This festive season, please consider making a donation to support lifting adult literacy rates in First Nations communities. Low literacy affects every aspect of life, from reading a medication label to helping your child with their homework. Between 40-70% of Aboriginal adults in Australia have low English language literacy. In some locations it can...
Continue readingKiesha’s Story: I did it for my kids
I really enjoyed working for Literacy for Life. It was a privilege to help my Elders and community learn how to read and write. I remember being told by some of my people, especially Elders, how they didn’t have the same privilege as some students did with their learning. Some were lucky to even...
Continue readingLiteracy for Life Foundation congratulates Pat Anderson and Donna Ah Chee on recent honours
Literacy for Life Foundation board member Pat Anderson AO recently received an Honorary Doctorate from Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education in recognition of her outstanding contributions to First Nations rights in health, education and social justice. This recognition reflects Pat’s lifelong commitment to First Nations communities and the profound impact of her work....
Continue readingWork with us: Operations Manager
The Literacy for Life Foundation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee and enhance the operational efficiency of our community-led literacy programmes. Lead day-to-day operational support functions of a dynamic Aboriginal-led organisation Drive meaningful change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities About the Role: This role is critical in ensuring...
Continue readingRole Available: Campaign Project Officer, Orange
Literacy for Life Foundation is a dynamic, Aboriginal-run organisation achieving grass-roots change. We work to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults have the literacy, learning and digital skills necessary to achieve community-wide improvements in health, wellbeing, education, justice, employment and to achieve genuine self-determination. We are currently recruiting for the position listed below:...
Continue readingIn the news: Indigenous Adult Literacy Campaign launches in Coonamble
Students find new confidence in literacy program This article is republished from The Coonamble Times with their permission. Literacy For Life opened the classroom to a third intake under its ‘Yes, I Can!’ campaign, squared at boosting literacy for adults. Around 20 people including staff and new and returning participants were in the Literacy...
Continue readingIndigenous Literacy Day 2024
Literacy changes lives Low literacy affects every aspect of life, from reading a medication label to helping your child with their homework. Between 40-70% of Aboriginal adults in Australia have low English language literacy. In some locations it can be as high as 90%. The good news is, there’s a way to turn things...
Continue readingLiteracy crucial for vote
The upcoming 2024 NSW Local Government elections on Saturday 14 September are a reminder that lifting Indigenous literacy levels is crucial to improving participation and self-determination. The Western Plains App recently interviewed Coonamble Campaign Project Officer, Gail Turnbull and Executive Director, Professor Jack Beetson on the topic. You can read the full article here....
Continue readingIndigenous Literacy Day 2024
Celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day on September 4th and Be A Proud Voice for Country. As an Aboriginal organisation we support Aboriginal communities to lift adult literacy levels through a community-led approach. Between 40-70% of Aboriginal adults have low English language literacy. In some locations it can be as high as 90%. Low literacy affects...
Continue readingCommunities celebrate graduation of adult literacy students
Literacy for Life Foundation celebrated the achievement of students with graduation ceremonies held in Tennant Creek, Yarrabah, Coonamble and Mount Druitt in the past month. “I am incredibly proud of our graduating students and everyone involved,” said Jack Beetson, Executive Director of Literacy for Life Foundation. The communities came together to mark the completion...
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