Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

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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Books for Learning update

Books for Learning

The Books for Learning program has been operating since 2011, when 5000 literacy packs were distributed across the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of New South Wales. The program has expanded year by year and we are delighted to report that 2015 alone saw the distribution of over 300,000 books. Reading and being read […]

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ASPIRE – Girls Program

What is the ASPIRE program? The Aspire Program is an aspirational program of academic...

Digital Literacy Hub

The Digital Literacy Hub (DLH) project aims to bring to one interactive, digital platform...

Attain

The Attain Progam (formerly Reach for the Sky) was designed and deployed first in...

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

"Young Doctors. Clear heads. Strong hearts. Long lives. Remarkable."

Listen to a recent interview with Malpa's Don Palmer about the success of empowering young people with traditional and Western knowledge on treating and preventing sickness. ... See MoreSee Less

Glue ear and Indigenous health

abc.net.au

Aboriginal children have the highest rates of glue ear — a middle ear infection that causes hearing loss — of any people in the world. But it doesn't have to be like this, argues Don Palmer.

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A fascinating insight into the strength of Aboriginal oral history. ... See MoreSee Less

When the bullin shrieked: Aboriginal memories of volcanic eruptions

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Aboriginal stories can coarsely bracket ancient volcanic eruptions in Australia and provide detail about what happened before, during and after they occurred.

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

August e-Newsletter hot off the press!

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

Book Week runs from August 19 - 26. Here's a bit of inspiration for those putting together a costume! ... See MoreSee Less

15 Book Inspired Costumes for Kids | Childhood101

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15 Simple-to-Make Book Inspired Kids Costumes for Book Week or World Book Day or Halloween.

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

"It's phenomenal. When I see young people get it, and I see the pride on their face — there's nothing like it." - Cherie Johnson

A great initiative in the Hunter Valley. Connection to culture is so important. ... See MoreSee Less

Bridging Indigenous cultural knowledge gaps in Hunter Valley schools

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A collective of Hunter Valley schools boosts Indigenous cultural knowledge as part of a sculpture project.

1 month ago ·

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

After four months on the road, Chris Archibald and family have safely returned from their trip around the country. Along the way, they visited schools and delivered literacy packs on behalf of the ALF. You can read about their experience in our mid-year newsletter. goo.gl/kx4wG2

Thanks once again to the Archibalds for giving up so much of their time to assist out work. ... See MoreSee Less

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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.

Mid-Year Review Newsletter

Our Mid-Year Review Newsletter is online!

Digital Literacy Hub

The Aboriginal Literacy Foundation is extremely proud to announce the arrival of its long awaited digital education and resources platform, The Aboriginal Digital Literacy Hub (DLH).

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.