National Reconciliation Week 2026

National Reconciliation Week takes place every year between May 27 and June 3. These dates commemorate two important events in the journey of reconciliation: the 1967 referendum and the High Court’s Mabo decision. It’s a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories and  the roles we can play to achieve reconciliation. ...

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Donate to Support Lifting Literacy

Between 40-70% of Aboriginal adults have low English language literacy. In some locations it can be as high as 90%. Your tax-deductible donation will change the lives of First Nations students like Clarrie. Low literacy affects every aspect of life, from reading a medication label to helping children with their homework. We urgently need...

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Clarrie’s Letter

Watch the emotional moment Literacy for Life Foundation graduate, Clarrie, reads a letter he received in the mail. Clarrie took part in the community-led Aboriginal adult literacy Campaign in Brewarrina, which was the subject of the documentary In My Own Words, which can be viewed on our website. This clip is drawn from the...

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National NAIDOC Week 2025

National NAIDOC Week 2025 runs from 6-13 July and marks 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.  The 2025 theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. It celebrates past achievements and the bright future ahead, empowered by our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy...

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Reconciliation Week 2025

National Reconciliation Week is 27 May – 3 June. This year’s theme ‘Bridging Now to Next’ encourages all Australians to continue to work together while being guided by the lessons of the past. The Reconciliation Australia website has lots of information on how you can get involved in online and in-person events in support...

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Work with us: Campaign Project Officer

Community is at the heart of everything we do. To be a successful member of the Literacy for Life Foundation you will be committed to advancing positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the transformative power of literacy. You will be a passionate changemaker and advocate for social justice and the...

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