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

Find out about the ALF's new online tutoring program in this month's e-Newsletter! goo.gl/KLhrQX ... See MoreSee Less

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

The ALF wish all our friends a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. Thank you so much for your incredible support in 2017. It's a been a great year for us and we can't wait to tell you about what's in store for 2018!
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As the SunSmart saying goes, "Between 11 and 3, stay under a tree." Why not take a book with you? ... See MoreSee Less

Teaching your kids to stick their head in a book this summer

abc.net.au

The challenge is on to keep your children hooked on books over the summer holidays.

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

"But every day I wake up and know the last name I carry represents a whole lineage of people who have come before me. I am proud to be from ancient culture." ... See MoreSee Less

Young Indigenous people share their joys and challenges

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Ten young Indigenous Australians share their thoughts on turtle hunting, buzz cuts, and hoping for an Aboriginal PM one day.

4 months ago ·

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

The ALF's End of Year Newsletter is now online!
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Calling all aspiring young Indigenous writers and artists living in rural Australia! ... See MoreSee Less

Black Cockatoo Art and Story Competition · Hakea Hustler

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WHO? Aboriginal youth aged 10-20 from rural or remote locations in Australia. WHAT? Short story of up to 5,000 words and/or art piece in any medium. THE DATES: Opens 20th November 2017. Early bird d...

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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.

2017 In Review

Our End of 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.