Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

ALF at the World Literacy Summit 2018 Oxford, England

Events

The Aboriginal Literacy Foundation was well represented at the World Literacy Summit in Oxford, England held on the 26th to the 29th of March. As well as papers given to the conference on Aboriginal education, the Chair of the World Literacy Council was the ALF CEO, Tony Cree. An important part of the Opening Ceremony […]

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Bankwest Curtain Economics Centre reveals alarming disparities in educational advantage

Books for Learning, NT, QLD, WA

As our EOFY Northern Australian Books Campaign draws to a close, we would like to acknowledge all our wonderful supporters who donated the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation this year. The support far exceeded expectations and we are looking forward to the task of distributing resources among all those parents and educators who are passionate about educating […]

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CEO Addresses Federal Parliament Committee on Indigenous Affairs

VIC

On the 31st of March, our CEO, Tony Cree was invited to address the Federal Parliament Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs. Tony had submitted a report earlier in the year on access to education and difference models on Indigenous Education. The committee was chaired by Ms Melissa Price, the Federal Member for Durack in Western […]

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New Homework Program to open in Hamilton, Victoria

Homework Clubs, Tuition, VIC

The Aboriginal Literacy Foundation is delighted to announce the opening of a new Indigenous Homework Program in Hamilton, Western Victoria. This extends our reach across Victoria and is the first of two new study programs planned for 2016, with Bairnsdale to follow. The coordinator of the classes will be Donald White who will tutor with Pauline […]

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ASPIRE – Girls Program

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Attain

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

Buried Country is a new LP of Aboriginal country music compiled by musician Darren Hanlon. Working with the families of the artists, Darren has preserved some truly significant moments of Aboriginal musical history.
This compilation is available to purchase on vinyl with all proceeds going to the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. Each addition contains a 36 page colour page booklet. Our heartfelt thanks go to Darren. goo.gl/ZCyUGv ... See MoreSee Less

BURIED COUNTRY

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I've been hanging out patiently to tell you about this project I've had in the works for ages now. Heaven knows I'll rave about it to anyone who'll listen. The latest release on my label Flippin Yeah ...

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

Early Words is a fantastic new early learning resource for parents to give little fullas the best start. www.earlywords.info/aboriginal/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is celebrating its 30th year! If you're in the Moorabool Shire region, join the fun at the Darley Civic and Community Hub Oval this Thursday from 10am-12pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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You know your suburb name, but do you know what it was originally called? Here's a list of ten Melbourne suburbs and their rediscovered Aboriginal names. ... See MoreSee Less

Rediscovered: the Aboriginal names for ten Melbourne suburbs

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Ngár-go (Fitzroy), Quo-yung (Richmond), Yálla-birr-ang (Collingwood), and Bulleke-bek (Brunswick), are just some of the Woiwurrung names uncovered in the notebooks of a 19th century anthropologist.

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Thanks to all our supporters for answering the call this EOFY. Your generosity has been marvelous and has put us in great stead for the latter part of the year. July e-Newsletter is out now! bit.ly/2NQfy7z ... See MoreSee Less

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NAIDOC week starts on Monday across the country, here's a helpful guide to planning your celebrations.
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NAIDOC Week events

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Books to the North

Our massive Northern Australian Book project has commenced and we need your support to reach out to as many Indigenous children as we can. Follow the link to donate today.

2018 Mid Year Newsletter

Our Mid Year Newsletter is online!

Books for Learning

The Books for Learning program provides literacy resources to help enhance reading and learning at home by encouraging children to read, and also parents to read with their children.