Every year, schools and libraries all around australia show their commitment to addressing the literacy gap in remote australia by hosting their own great book swap. Indigenous authors and illustrators create 40% of their catalogue. The indigenous literacy foundation publishes books written in remote aboriginal and torres strait islander communities. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for remote communities.
So far his endeavours, which have included a bake sale and gold coin donation book swap. The aboriginal literacy foundation seeks to transform the lives of indigenous. Indigenous literacy project school library association. Some book buzz books are translated into first language. Indigenous literacy foundation brings books to australia. The purpose of the alf is to provide out of school literacy tutoring to indigenous students who need extra support or who are not able to attend school. Last year i did the outback half marathon and this year i will complete my first and maybe my last full marathon. May 15, 2008 the indigenous literacy foundation ilf is an initiative and charity of the australian book industry drawing on its diverse range of expertise, skills and resources. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf is an initiative and charity of the australian book industry drawing on its diverse range of expertise, skills and resources. Indigenous literacy foundation the official jessica mauboy site. Cbca and ilf have agreed to collaborate on several events in 2015.
Literacy for life foundation executive director, jack beetson, has become the first indigenous australian to be inducted into an international hall of fame honouring leaders in education, at an awards ceremony held overnight in belgrade, serbia. Indigenous literacy day promotes sharing and equality. The partnership, which is proudly supported by the epic good foundation, will enable early literacy resources to be delivered to remote communities. We are a national book industry charity dedicated to lifting.
The great story swap indigenous literacy foundation. The aboriginal literacy foundation believes that positive and practical change to closing the gap between indigenous and non indigenous young people starts with literacy and numeracy. To register for book supply your organisation must work in or service remote or very remote communities. Mia is much like the students, and the story emphasises the challenges and choices that tiwi girls are faced with. Indigenous literacy day aims to help raise funds to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous australians living in remote and isolated regions. The aboriginal literacy foundation believes that positive and practical change to closing the gap between indigenous and nonindigenous young people starts with literacy and numeracy. The great book swap indigenous literacy foundation. The aboriginal literacy foundation was founded in 2003 following the disbanding of government funding for atas aboriginal tutorial assistance scheme. It works with the support of the australian publishers association, the australian booksellers association and. The indigenous literacy foundation works as an initiative of the australian book industry with the support of. The foundations core aim is to address literacy at the earliest age and its early literacy book buzz project works in a small number of communities. I am also the manager of the epic good foundation and a lifetime ambassador of the indigenous literacy foundation ilf. The ilf was founded by suzy wilson, owner of riverbend books. Indigenous literacy foundation archives reading australia.
Cbca celebrates an exciting partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation. In one of these, warburton, books have been translated into first language and have helped significantly improve literacy standards within the community. Over the past four years they have delivered more than 100,000. Aboriginal literacy foundation, melbourne, victoria, australia. The great book swap is on again this year, raising funds for the indigenous literacy foundation. May 26, 2014 the indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions. The australian literacy and numeracy foundation alnf is dedicated to raising language, literacy and numeracy standards in australia and raises funds to develop, implement and sustain innovative projects for individuals, families and communities. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for another, for a gold coin donation. Jul 26, 2018 the indigenous literacy foundation is registered with the acnc and is a public benevolent institution with dgr1 and tcc status. Indigenous literacy foundation brings a love of reading to.
Make a donation aboriginal literacy foundation children. The indigenous literacy foundation is a notforprofit charity that has delivered over 120,000 free and culturally appropriate books to more than 250 remote indigenous communities and service organisations across australia. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf was founded by suzy wilson and set up by members of the australian book industry in 2005 with the core aim of drawing upon the skills and expertise of the australian book industry to address literacy levels in remote indigenous communities. Reservoir high school is one of 10 schools around the state who hosted. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf reading opens. Book swap aims to help lift indigenous literacy nitv. But for many indigenous children around the country, reading is something they struggle with daily. Book sellers that participate in ild donate a portion of their days profits to the indigenous literacy foundation. The 100% funding model corporate donors cover our operating costs so 100% of your money go directly to indigenous kids. New partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation. The indigenous literacy foundation, ultimo, new south wales. Schools, workplaces, libraries, universities, book clubs, individuals and all kinds of organisations can host one. Indigenous literacy foundation great book swap australian.
If youre a riverbend regular or have browsed through our pamphlets at the counter, you may know about the indigenous literacy foundation ilf. Jul 24, 2011 the indigenous literacy foundation ilf raises awareness and funds for children in remote indigenous communities across australia. This year, the ilf is hoping to engage more than 100 libraries across australia, to help raise more than 200,000 to buy 20,000 books for remote communities. Founded in 2004 by suzy wilson of brisbanebased riverbend books. Fill in our online fundraising form here so we can get in touch to help support you in any way we can. Only 36% of indigenous year 5 students in very remote areas are at or above national minimum reading standards, compared to 96% for non indigenous students in major cities, according to the 2018 national assessment program for literacy and numeracy naplan the situation is improving but there is still a long way to go and the challenges are immense.
Cbca branches across australia enthusiastically endorse our shared mission to promote reading, literacy and quality literature. Our purpose is to make a difference to the lives of indigenous families by not only gifting thousands of new culturally appropriate books with a focus on early literacy and first language but also by running programs. An early literacy program designed to encourage reading in children under five, and inspire their families and carers to get involved. May 02, 2015 cbca celebrates an exciting partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation. The indigenous literacy foundation is registered with the acnc and is a public benevolent institution with dgr1 and tcc status. Our vision is for a future where all indigenous children can pursue quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and the country. Indigenous reading project support indigenous literacy. A team of educators, book publishing professionals and ilf programme managers evaluate their programme annually and select the books. Feb 12, 20 indigenous literacy foundations major fundraising campaign in 20 is indigenous literacy day wednesday, 4 september. The great book swap is on again donate a book bond. Businesses are invited to pause at work and read to support indigenous literacy and make a gold coin donation.
It works with the support of the australian publishers association, the australian booksellers association and the australian society of authors. It helped pupils at the local school publish a book called how does your garden grow, based on the schools garden, and two years ago it brought a group of students and teachers and elders from the community to sydney to participate in the charitys indigenous literacy day, a national advocacy day. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf is an aussie charity based out of sydney, which helps thousands of young kids around the country develop and improve their literacy skills. Their focus is to improve literacy rates and to instil a lifelong love of reading in remote areas of australia. Schools, community groups and businesses are being urged to host a book swap to support the indigenous literacy foundation. Bookshops and schools will initiate different awareness raising events in their local communities to support indigenous literacy day. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf raises awareness and funds for children in remote indigenous communities across australia. Individuals can support the day by buying a book at a participating bookshop or making a donation. But in very remote indigenous communities, books are all too scarce and literacy levels are much lower than anywhere else in australia. The sydney opera house transforms into a giant book swap and performance space as children from across sydney, and as far away as outback wa, drop in to mark indigenous literacy day. We have published 90 books written by community, some in their first language, with support from many of australias renowned. Participating booksellers and publishers can make a donation or give a percentage of sales.
Indigenous literacy foundation the official jessica. Indigenous literacy indigenous literacy foundation. Jun 17, 2016 the indigenous literacy foundation is a national charity of the australian book industry. Indigenous literacy day is an initiative of the indigenous literacy foundation, held during the first week of september. Our digital literacy hub is a free online library of indigenous ebooks, literacy games and testing tools. Its a selffunding organisation that relies on donations. Indigenous literacy day top events and things to do. Listening to the typical work trips made by karen williams and the team at the indigenous literacy foundation ilf in australia winner of the international education initiatives award at the inaugural london book fair international excellence awards earlier this year means you have to redefine the word commute. Tiwi girl, written by the students of tiwi college tiwi islands, nt with alison lester, is about a young girl named mia. Sep 01, 2015 the event is organised by the indigenous literacy foundation, the notforprofit charity which has delivered more than 140,000 books to indigenous communities across australia and runs the great. Launched in 2009, the indigenous literacy foundation works to provide access to books and literacy resources to over 200 remote aboriginal communities in the northern territory, queensland, western australia, south australia and new south wales.
The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for a gold coin donation. Indigenous literacy foundation aboriginal english in. Childrens books are donated to alnf by schools, corporations, publishing houses, booksellers and individuals. The indigenous literacy foundation great book swap 2019.
Established in 2003, the aboriginal literacy foundation alf is an independent not for profit, charitable organisation that relies on the generous support of the community to achieve its work. So far his endeavours, which have included a bake sale. The event is organised by the indigenous literacy foundation, the notforprofit charity which has delivered more than 140,000 books to indigenous communities across australia and. Indigenous literacy foundations major fundraising campaign in 20 is indigenous literacy day wednesday, 4 september. Cbca branches across australia will be participating in the great book swap, a national eventread more. So far we have gifted more than 400,000 new books to over 400 remote indigenous communities where books are scarce, with plans to gift another 98,000 books in 2020. Schools can participate in the great book swap, or other fundraising activities. Dec 03, 2014 this is a community with which the ilf has been involved for some time. Shareabook sab provides new and quality preloved books to indigenous, refugee and marginalised communities in need of resources. The indigenous literacy foundation is a national charity of the australian book industry. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions. Indigenous literacy foundation aboriginal english in early. Ilfs book supply programme opens the door of opportunity to develop early literacy skills.
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