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What a way to begin to wrap up the year. Yesterday, Yarrabah celebrated the achievement of the latest group of students to complete the Aboriginal Adult Literacy Campaign. The community came together at Jilara Oval (our classroom is in the Seahawks Rugby League Club) and acknowledged the effort and achievement of the 13 completing...

The Literacy for Life Foundation has announced a new partnership with Newcrest Mining’s Newcrest Sustainability Fund that will see up to 60 adult students improve reading, writing and digital skills. The Aboriginal organisation uses a community-led approach that achieves completion rates 30 times better than alternatives. “Newcrest Mining really connected with the work because...

The Foundation is on the look out for new team members, including someone to take up the role of Administration Coordinator. Please see below for all the relevant information about the position and how to apply. This is a great opportunity to be part of really rewarding work that makes a big difference on...

Late last month our staff and students celebrated Coonamble’s first Aboriginal Adult Literacy Campaign Graduation. Eight adult students completed basic literacy and digital literacy training, led by a team of local Aboriginal staff and supported by Aboriginal organisation, the Literacy for Life Foundation. Nationally, over 400 students have now completed Literacy for Life Foundation’s...

We are currently recruiting for Campaign Project Officers for Mt Druitt and Coonamble. Please see below for all the information you need to apply for the Mt Druitt role. Position Description Campaign Project Officer – Mt Druitt NSW Position title: Campaign Project Officer Position Location: Mt Druitt Employment load: Full time; contract position, contract...

We are looking for Campaign Project Officers for Coonamble and Mt Druitt. Please see below for all the information you need to join the team. Position Description Campaign Project Officer – Coonamble NSW  Position title: Campaign Project Officer Position Location: Coonamble NSW Employment load: Full time; contract position, contract length may vary subject to...

National Nine News shared the work of Aboriginal organisation, The Literacy for Life Foundation, as an example of the practical results that can be achieved when Aboriginal people have a say on issues that affect them. The Literacy for Life Foundation implements community-controlled initiatives to lift adult literacy levels. Completion rates are 30 times...

Celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day on September 6, 2023 and support The Literacy for Life Foundation. The Literacy for Life Foundation is led by Ngemba man, Professor Jack Beetson. We are proudly an Aboriginal organisation, supporting local communities to lift literacy. Since 2012 The Foundation has helped approximately 400 adult graduates learn to read and...

To celebrate the 2023 NAIDOC Week theme For Our Elders we have put together a special photo gallery. Elders are not only at the heart of every community, they are a driving force in our community-controlled adult literacy Campaigns. Many participants are older students that missed out on education the first time around, or...