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...
Continue readingLiteracy Changes Lives
This festive season, please consider making a donation to support lifting adult literacy rates in First Nations communities. Low literacy affects every aspect of life, from reading a medication label to helping your child with their homework. Between 40-70% of Aboriginal adults in Australia have low English language literacy. In some locations it can...
Continue readingKiesha’s Story: I did it for my kids
I really enjoyed working for Literacy for Life. It was a privilege to help my Elders and community learn how to read and write. I remember being told by some of my people, especially Elders, how they didn’t have the same privilege as some students did with their learning. Some were lucky to even...
Continue readingLiteracy for Life Foundation congratulates Pat Anderson and Donna Ah Chee on recent honours
Literacy for Life Foundation board member Pat Anderson AO recently received an Honorary Doctorate from Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education in recognition of her outstanding contributions to First Nations rights in health, education and social justice. This recognition reflects Pat’s lifelong commitment to First Nations communities and the profound impact of her work....
Continue readingWork with us: Operations Manager
The Literacy for Life Foundation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Operations Manager to oversee and enhance the operational efficiency of our community-led literacy programmes. Lead day-to-day operational support functions of a dynamic Aboriginal-led organisation Drive meaningful change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities About the Role: This role is critical in ensuring...
Continue readingRole Available: Campaign Project Officer, Orange
Literacy for Life Foundation is a dynamic, Aboriginal-run organisation achieving grass-roots change. We work to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults have the literacy, learning and digital skills necessary to achieve community-wide improvements in health, wellbeing, education, justice, employment and to achieve genuine self-determination. We are currently recruiting for the position listed below:...
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