Dwayne’s Story

Hi and hello everybody, My name is Dwayne and I live in Yarrabah, which is south-east of Cairns. I first started this program with Literacy for Life Foundation as a student in 2021. At the end of that year, they asked me to come on board as a classroom facilitator,...

National NAIDOC WEEK 2024

Keep The Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud is the theme of National NAIDOC Week 2024 which runs from 7 – 14 July. The official NAIDOC Week website is a great resource for finding out how you can help mark this important celebration. One way to show your support...

Reconciliation Week 2024

27 May to 3 June is Reconciliation Week. The theme for Reconciliation Week 2024 is “Now More Than Ever.” Literacy for Life Foundation encourages all Australians to continue to take a stand and be part of changing things for the better. The Reconciliation Australia...

Honouring Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG

Aboriginal organisation, The Literacy for Life Foundation, joins the nation in acknowledging the enormous legacy of Lowitja O’Donoghue, who will be honoured at a state funeral on Friday. Dr O’Donoghue worked tirelessly to bring about a better future. “The Literacy for...

Today is International Day of Education

Today, January 24, is International Day of Education. This year’s theme, “learning for lasting peace” recognises the transformative potential of education and lifelong learning for fostering and enabling a commitment to peace and solidarity. As an Aboriginal-run and...