We returned in January to a high number of calls and emails from people wanting to improve their literacy, numeracy or digital skills (LND). The beginning of a new year often inspires people to take that difficult first step to seek support, either for themselves...
Responding to calls from people in First Nations communities, the Hotline has developed Books and Bubs. This adult literacy workbook is for First Nations people wanting to read to their children. The workbook is intended for people who don’t have access to an Adult Literacy Teacher...
Now is a good time to think about what you might want to learn in 2023. There are some great online and in-person conferences and workshops coming up this year which focus on literacy practice or explore what’s happening in the VET sector generally. These...
Jobs and Skills Australia is now operational with its own website. It will provide advice to government and stakeholders around future skills needs and how the system can meet those needs. Jobs and Skills Australia will undertake a national study on adult literacy, numeracy and digital...
The Australian government is seeking your views through a number of discussion papers and reports. See some of these below. Most of this feedback has a February or March deadline. Jobs and Skills Australia discussion paper The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has released a...
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...