Jack Beetson joined Linda Mottram on ABC’s PM to discuss the Foundation’s Aboriginal literacy program and why low literacy is still an issue in 2018. The interview coincided with the launch of the Foundation’s new public awareness campaign, aiming to draw attention to the issue of low literacy in Aboriginal communities. The campaign was covered by
New data shows Aboriginal adults require urgent literacy support
Research undertaken by The Literacy for Life Foundation in partnership with University of New England, University of New South Wales and the Lowitja Institute has found more than half of surveyed Aboriginal adults needed help with basic English literacy. 880 participants took part in the survey, which was carried out in eight NSW communities where
SBS Foundation Partnership To Help More Read and Write
Literacy for Life Foundation has been selected as one of the partners for SBS Foundation and will receive a share of $2 million free airtime on SBS. Throughout 2018, a community service announcement that aims to help more Aboriginal adults learn basic reading and writing skills will receive air-time on SBS TV. Literacy for Life