At the Literacy for Life Foundation, community is at the heart of everything we do. To excel in this role, you must be passionate about creating positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through literacy. A commitment to social justice and the rights of First Nations people is essential. Details Position title:...
Continue readingJack Beetson to present at the World Literacy Summit 2025
Jack Beetson will present to the international literacy community at the World Literacy Summit on April 8, 2025 in Oxford, UK. Jack’s presentation is titled Our Mob Up Front: Achieving Adult Literacy Policy Change in Australia Through First Nations Success. It will focus on the greatly improved adult literacy results that are possible through...
Continue readingLiteracy for Life launches latest ‘Yes I Can’ Campaign
This article was published by the Coonamble Times and is shared here with their permission. Coonamble’s Literacy for Life team launched the latest intake for their ‘Yes I Can’ adult literacy campaign on Thursday 13 February, drawing in a majority young crowd eager to brush up on their literacy skills. The Indigenous-led program helps...
Continue readingWork with us: Campaign Project Officers
Community is at the heart of everything we do. To be a successful member of the Literacy for Life Foundation you will be committed to advancing positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the transformative power of literacy. You will be a passionate changemaker and advocate for social justice and the...
Continue readingLiteracy for Life Launches Brand New Campaign in Orange, on Wiradjuri Country
A brand new literacy Campaign has kicked off in Orange, on Wiradjuri country. On Tuesday, February 25th, staff, students and members of the local community gathered at the Orange Youth HUB to launch the latest Campaign. Literacy for Life’s Campaigns are community-led and owned. Classes for this intake are now up and running. Speaking...
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Your support can change lives. Between 40-70% of Aboriginal adults in Australia have low English language literacy. In some locations it can be as high as 90%. Low literacy affects every aspect of life, from reading a medication label to helping your child with their homework. The good news is, you can help communities...
Continue readingDoors are open for local-led adult literacy program
This article was published by The Coonamble Times on 12/2/2025 and is shared here with their permission. The Literacy for Life Foundation is welcoming the community to join their next, and hopefully not last, launch event on Thursday 13 February ahead of their fourth intake of local adults in the Yes I Can literacy...
Continue readingWork with us: Literacy Campaign Officer Corrections
At the Literacy for Life Foundation, community is at the heart of everything we do. To excel in this role, you should be passionate about creating positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through literacy. A commitment to social justice and the rights of First Nations people is essential. Details Position title:...
Continue readingLiteracy for Life Graduates Celebrate: Coonamble Times Article
The Coonamble Times has been a great supporter of Literacy for Life Foundation’s work, sharing regular updates about the impact of the town’s Aboriginal Adult Literacy Campaign. The paper’s latest article covering our graduation, in December 2024, is shared below, with permission. Literacy for Life graduates celebrate Ten Literacy For Life students celebrated their...
Continue reading2024 Graduation Photos
In December, we were able to honour literacy graduates across the country. The photos below are just a small insight into what this work means. As a small Aboriginal organisation working at the grass-roots level, every dollar helps. If you’d like to make a donation, you can do so here. Thank you. Literacy for...
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