2022 has been another big year for adult literacy and the Hotline. Highlights included: Continuing high numbers of callers wanting to access literacy and/or numeracy support The release of the report Don’t take it as read: Inquiry into adult literacy and its importance in March The second...
Image: Reading lounge in the Hub Cap Hub Cap is a place in Geraldton, where men who are marginalised in the community can heal and grow through learning and creating art, music, reading and writing. It is a new service which came about in response to...
Holidays are a great time to catch up on that pile of books beside your bed or interesting podcasts. Here is a suggestion from the Hotline to add to your list! One of the best things the Hotline listened to this year was Sarah Kanowski interviewing...
The start of a new year is often the time to think about learning new skills and being inspired with new knowledge. Some options to think about. There are two university Language, Literacy and Numeracy programs through the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Charles Sturt...
October’s blog from the Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) highlights the important role of Foundation Skills in Australian apprenticeships. It points out that foundation skills are fundamental to successfully completing an Australian apprenticeship and to participating and thriving in the workforce. AATIS followed up...
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has released a discussion paper on improving the apprenticeship system and is seeking your views. It is looking for feedback on the non-financial supports within the apprenticeship system and how they can be adjusted to drive up completions...
26TEN, Tasmania’s statewide campaign for adult literacy and numeracy, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. 26TEN takes a unique approach to improving skills by uniting businesses, communities and individuals to work together to offer support where and when it is needed. As part of the celebration 26TEN...
The Reading Writing Hotline and Social Equity Works have released the report Insights from the Classroom presenting findings from providers around the country. This will form part of a larger research project including libraries, community groups, industry and First Nations organisations, to be completed July...
Image: Session from the World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education The Hotline was recently a participant at this very special international conference which for 35 years has been bringing together Indigenous educators from around the globe. Held in Wollongong in 1993 and Melbourne in 2008, this was only...
Image: Scenes from Season 2 of the SBS series Lost for Words Many of us remember last year’s uplifting Lost for Words series which raised awareness of the many people in Australia who face literacy, numeracy and digital literacy barriers. The series also demonstrated how tailored,...