A project examined the outcomes and pathways of 1992 participants in adult and community education (ACE) courses in Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. It explored participant characteristics, vocational skills gained from completing ACE courses, educational and employment outcomes, and personal benefits and benefits to families and the community. Ten discussion groups were held, with 5-10 participants attending each group. For the survey, a stratified random sample of ACE centers selected a representative sample of participants; 2,388 questionnaires were used in the analysis. Participants most frequently reported improvements to language and communication skills. Disadvantaged students improved their skills the most. A high proportion of students in adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) went on to study more ESL and/or ABE subjects. Unemployed students experienced more educational outcomes and pathways than other participants. In terms of employment pathways, 43 percent of those who were unemployed at the time of the 1992 course were working when they filled out the questionnaire. The most significant outcomes were those related to personal benefits, particularly for women; 50 percent reported they gained at least one family outcome from their 1992 course and 15 percent of ACE participants reported becoming involved in voluntary work in the community. (Appendixes include additional data tables, instruments, and 26-item bibliography.) (YLB)