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. ...
Continue readingHow Zaiden and his family are achieving real change
A Message from Jack Beetson: Urgent Donation Appeal It’s important to hold on to what’s real. And there’s nothing more real, or more positive, than the part our supporters have played in changing a little boy’s life. The young boy in the photo above is Zaiden, and that’s his mum and dad. The photo...
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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...
Continue readingClarrie’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...
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...
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