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 journey...
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 even...
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. Learners...
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 he...
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...
This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week, is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation and to work for First Nations justice in Australia. National Reconciliation Week is held every year from 27 May to 3 June. All In reminds us...
The Hotline is excited to be attending the upcoming Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council (VALBEC) conference in Melbourne on Friday 15 May. We will be sharing our latest research on ways to engage potential literacy learners in an interactive and practical workshop. We...
The NSW Adult Literacy and Numeracy Council is organising two face-to- face workshops for adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy practitioners. The first is very soon. Supporting Digital Literacy in VET and LLND settings Thursday 7 May 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM TAFE NSW Ultimo campus Building D...
The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards for the VET and skills sector. Nominations for the direct entry categories of the 2026 Awards are now open. Individuals, businesses and Registered Training Organisations can directly nominate for the Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice...