In this edition of Literacy Links we celebrate the Hotline Jingle’s historic induction to the Sounds of Australia 2026 collection. We look at the work of Dr Deniese Cox who examines how digital skills barriers can exclude large numbers of prospective learners before their learning......
We are delighted that our much-loved jingle has just been inducted into the Sounds of Australia 2026 collection. Every year the National Film and Sound Archive inducts new sounds that “travel far beyond their original moment”. The jingle’s inclusion is an important recognition of how......
Many literacy and digital literacy practitioners will know Dr Deniese Cox as an engaging and inspiring presenter and an award-winning researcher. In an article in the latest Fine Print from VALBEC, Deniese examines how “digital skills barriers exclude large numbers of prospective learners before enrolment......
Wuyagiba Bush Uni is a higher education program designed by local Elders in partnership with Macquarie University. We were excited to learn about this opportunity for adult Aboriginal learners to improve their reading, writing and digital skills through this two-way pathway program, steeped in cultural learning.......
The Hotline often hears from people who want to help friends or family members improve their literacy skills. Recently, Jane (not her real name) called the Hotline looking for advice on how she could support a friend—a young man with literacy gaps. He said that......
Some of you may have heard that in December 2025, the New Zealand organisation Ako Aotearoa was disestablished. This is a huge loss for their sector. However, Ako Aotearoa was able to complete their suite of free, online professional development courses. They have generously made......
