Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

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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Literacy and Heritage Camp – 5/3/16

VIC

The first Literacy and Heritage Camp for 2016 was held on Saturday, the 5th of March in Ballarat, Victoria. 21 children from Ballarat and surroundings areas, along with parents, volunteers and tutors enjoyed a fun and engaging day in the modern surrounds of Federation University’s UB Tech Building. After arriving, our students went through some […]

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Nadia L King supports Aboriginal Literacy Foundation with new book

WA

You may wonder what an author in Perth, the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation and a Californian based independent press has in common. They’re all passionate about making a difference in the world. These three entities have come together for the release of Nadia L King’s short story Disappointment. Nadia, a Perth based author, has nominated the […]

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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...

Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

Jonathon Saunders is taking his Indigenous superhero, Zero Point from his comic book origins to animation. Those in Darwin can explore the process by viewing comics, scripts and storyboards at a new exhibition as part of the Darwin International Film Festival.

Showing at the Mayfair Gallery until Sunday! ... See MoreSee Less

Artist takes Indigenous superhero to next stage of animation

abc.net.au

A Darwin artist inspired by superheroes and Indigenous activist artists is taking his superhero character to the next stage of animation.

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Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

You can learn more about Indigenous games by looking through the Yulunga resource book. All games are divided into age groups and provide rules, teaching points, as well as background.

Why not get outdoors and try a few!

ausport.gov.au/participating/resources/indigenous/full_resource ... See MoreSee Less

EducationHQ Australia - Reviving indigenous sports through education

au.educationhq.com

At St Anthony’s Parish Primary in Wanniassa, school sports isn’t simply a matter of dribbling a basketball, scoring a goal or hitting a ball. Drawing on the school community’s input and robust e...

2 weeks ago ·

Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

A big thank you to the schools and companies who've recently undertaken book drives for the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation. We appreciate the care taken to choose and sort the books, with some students even including a written message for the children receiving them.

In the next few weeks we will be distributing our books into country WA and we're sure the children will love them. ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago ·

Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

“The government is talking about a gap. Aboriginal people are talking about a crater that superman can’t jump over... You will close nothing unless you actually address the issue of literacy.”

Jack Beetson discussed the toll of low literacy in Australia from an Indigenous perspective on this week's episode of Insight: Reading Between the Lines. ... See MoreSee Less

The hidden costs of low literacy in Australia

sbs.com.au

The emotional, practical and financial toll of low literacy can be severe, particularly in a world that assumes almost everyone can read and write. But around 44 per cent of Australian adults lack th...

1 month ago ·

Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

Well done to all the Australians competing in Rio. Great to see the flag on show! ... See MoreSee Less

Our Flag on show in Rio! We thought this photo all the way from the Rio Olympics was worth a share, with this mob proudly watching on as the Australian Women's Rugby Sevens team won Gold. Thank yo...

1 month ago ·

Aboriginal Literacy Foundation

The Literacy and Heritage Camp held on Saturday the 6th of August, was a big success. Wonderful to see the steady improvement in the children throughout the year.

In the photo are some of tutors, students and elders who joined us on the day. We were also very pleased to have the State Member for Buninyong, Geoff Howard (standing, third from the left) visit us. ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago ·

We need your support!

Your ongoing support is vital to help the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation continue its programs to reduce illiteracy among our Indigenous population.

Mid Year Newsletter 2016

Our Mid Year Newsletter is now 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.