“If literacy is a victory for humanity, it is a fragile one: there is always the possibility of a relapse. Let this International Literacy Day be a reminder of this – and an opportunity to honour all those who are dedicated to making universal literacy......
Last week a caller rang the Hotline seeking literacy help for his adult daughter. He had just watched Lost for Words, the landmark documentary literacy series. Lost for Words follows two groups of Australians who struggle with reading and writing and enter a nine-week education program. The......
Congratulations to the magnificent Koori Writing Group authors and team on their upcoming launch of Short Stories for the Mob. The ten new books are written with First Nations adult literacy learners in mind. The books vividly reflect the lives, families and communities of......
Steve Grant has had a diverse and successful career including property development, construction and then macadamia nut farming. With his wife Eliza, Steve is now involved in the thoroughbred industry on Silverdale Farm where he also has an Academy helping young people access work......
On Monday 2 September the Australian Council for Adult Literacy hosted an engaging webinar on Literacy Mediation presented by Dr Sally Thompson. Filled with insightful observations and analysis, the webinar explored what literacy mediation means, who does it and its importance for people with literacy......
The Hotline regularly receives calls from people who need help with filling out forms or understanding documents. So, we are always delighted to hear about places that offer this type of support. Read Write Now in cooperation with the City of Cockburn’s Success Library is now......
