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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Your support changes lives. Between 40-70% of Aboriginal adults have low English language literacy. In some locations it can be as high as 90%. A $50 donation can help provide 1 hour of locally-led training in First Nations communities. Low literacy affects every aspect of life, from reading a medication label to helping your...
Continue readingNational 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...
Continue readingReconciliation 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...
Continue readingWork with us: Literacy Campaign Trainer – Corrections
At the Literacy for Life Foundation, community is at the heart of everything we do. To excel in this role, you must be passionate about creating positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through literacy. A commitment to social justice and the rights of First Nations people is essential. Details Position title:...
Continue readingJack Beetson to present at the World Literacy Summit 2025
Jack Beetson will present to the international literacy community at the World Literacy Summit on April 8, 2025 in Oxford, UK. Jack’s presentation is titled Our Mob Up Front: Achieving Adult Literacy Policy Change in Australia Through First Nations Success. It will focus on the greatly improved adult literacy results that are possible through...
Continue readingLiteracy for Life launches latest ‘Yes I Can’ Campaign
This article was published by the Coonamble Times and is shared here with their permission. Coonamble’s Literacy for Life team launched the latest intake for their ‘Yes I Can’ adult literacy campaign on Thursday 13 February, drawing in a majority young crowd eager to brush up on their literacy skills. The Indigenous-led program helps...
Continue readingWork 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...
Continue readingLiteracy for Life Launches Brand New Campaign in Orange, on Wiradjuri Country
A brand new literacy Campaign has kicked off in Orange, on Wiradjuri country. On Tuesday, February 25th, staff, students and members of the local community gathered at the Orange Youth HUB to launch the latest Campaign. Literacy for Life’s Campaigns are community-led and owned. Classes for this intake are now up and running. Speaking...
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Your support can change lives. Between 40-70% of Aboriginal adults in Australia have low English language literacy. In some locations it can be as high as 90%. Low literacy affects every aspect of life, from reading a medication label to helping your child with their homework. The good news is, you can help communities...
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