The indigenous literacy foundation works as an initiative of the australian book industry with the support of. Indigenous authors and illustrators create 40% of their catalogue. Jun 17, 2016 the indigenous literacy foundation is a national charity of the australian book industry. Feb 12, 20 indigenous literacy foundations major fundraising campaign in 20 is indigenous literacy day wednesday, 4 september. 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 indigenous literacy foundation is registered with the acnc and is a public benevolent institution with dgr1 and tcc status. The indigenous literacy foundation publishes books written in remote aboriginal and torres strait islander communities. This is done by providing books and literacy resources to communities and raising broad community awareness of indigenous literacy issues. Founded in 2004 by suzy wilson of brisbanebased riverbend books. 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. Indigenous literacy day top events and things to do. A team of educators, book publishing professionals and ilf programme managers evaluate their programme annually and select the books. 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.
New partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation. Sep 01, 2015 the indigenous literacy foundation ilf is staging its ninth indigenous literacy day today wednesday 2 september to raise money for indigenous literacy. Cbca branches across australia will be participating in the great book swap, a national eventread more. Indigenous literacy foundation archives reading australia. Some thoughts on the literacy issues in indigenous contexts. Volunteer at indigenous literacy foundation seek volunteer. The anthropological understanding of traditional peoples exaggerates cultural difference, leading to pessimism and confusion in educators. The book cafe on bass strait an indigenous literacy initiative. To mark the occasion, we have expanded the great book swap learning experience to include opportunities for participants to connect with some. If you cant make it on the day you can donate to the the great book swap online and listen on 891am or via the abc listen app. If you would like to know more about the indigenous literacy foundation please go to. Indigenous students need knowledge, skills and cultural awareness relevant to the wider world, as well as recognition of their own culture. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf is staging its ninth indigenous literacy day today wednesday 2 september to raise money for indigenous literacy.
Book sellers that participate in ild donate a portion of their days profits to the indigenous literacy foundation. If youre a riverbend regular or have browsed through our pamphlets at the counter, you may know about the indigenous literacy foundation ilf. After hearing about the work of our foundation from one of the mums on the island, the school has been receiving books from our book supply program. 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.
Donate to indigenous literacy apps book swap indigenous literacy day was on september 6, but as we had such a busy time this term we are holding our day a little later in the term. 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. Indigenous literacy foundations major fundraising campaign in 20 is indigenous literacy day wednesday, 4 september. May 02, 2015 cbca celebrates an exciting partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation. 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. Great book swap our vision is equity of opportunity we are a national book industry charity dedicated to lifting literacy levels in remote indigenous communities, so all children across australia have the same choices and opportunities. The great book swap indigenous literacy foundation. 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.
The idea is toswap a favourite book in exchange for a gold coin donation. 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. The great book swap books for gold kids in adelaide. On cape barren island there is a tiny primary school that sets up a book cafe every week where parents are encouraged to come and have a cup of tea and read to their children. Reservoir high school is one of 10 schools around the state who hosted. Great book swap launch in south australia indigenous. Its a selffunding organisation that relies on donations. We are a national book industry charity dedicated to lifting. In these uncertain times organising an event might seem strange, however the vast majority ofgreat book swapshappen on wednesday 2 september, indigenous literacy day. It works with the support of the australian publishers association, the australian booksellers association and. There were hundreds of books donated, and a large amount of them repurchased. So far his endeavours, which have included a bake sale and gold coin donation book swap.
The book cafe on bass strait an indigenous literacy. It works with the support of the australian publishers association, the australian booksellers association and the australian society of authors. Book swap aims to help lift indigenous literacy nitv. The indigenous literacy foundation great book swap 2019. Were raising money for the indigenous literacy foundation on 4 september 2019. Books for gold is an event for all ages these school holidays, supporting the indigenous literacy foundation ilf. Aboriginal literacy foundation, melbourne, victoria, australia. You can see a list of the participating booksellers here. The aboriginal literacy foundation seeks to transform the lives of indigenous. Cbca celebrates an exciting partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation. On wednesday 4th september, we held the big book swap in support of the indigenous literacy foundation. Their focus is to improve literacy rates and to instil a lifelong love of reading in remote areas of australia. The ilf was founded by suzy wilson, owner of riverbend books.
A number of booksellers are donating a percentage of their takings today to ilf. Tiwi girl, written by the students of tiwi college tiwi islands, nt with alison lester, is about a young girl named mia. This is done by providing books and literacy resources to communities and raising broad. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for another, for a gold coin donation. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions. The indigenous literacy foundation is a national charity of the australian book industry. 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. Thursday saw us hold our first great book swap, raising money for the indigenous literacy foundation to enable them to purchase quality books for children in remote indigenous communities. Effective literacy teachers make a crucial difference to indigenous students performance, so good teaching practice. Individuals can support the day by buying a book at a participating bookshop or making a donation. The indigenous literacy foundation, ultimo, new south wales.
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. Schools, community groups and businesses are being urged to host a book swap to support the indigenous literacy foundation. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf reading opens. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for remote communities. 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.
But for many indigenous children around the country, reading is something they struggle with daily. The watercolour and ink press portray the local environment, bringing the story to life. After all, how can you learn to read without books. Indigenous literacy foundation brings books to australia. We have books available for babies through to adults, 40 per cent created by indigenous authors and illustrators, with a new catalogue released each year. The books are then laid out on a table and the kids choose which ones theyd like read to them. Participating booksellers and publishers can make a donation or give a percentage of sales. Indigenous literacy foundation brings a love of reading to. Following last years hugely successful great book swap organised by bond library services ably assisted by the bond indigenous awareness society bias, we are doing it again.
Thank you and well done to all who brought in books, and all who purchased a new swap book. Cbca and ilf have agreed to collaborate on several events in 2015. This year we celebrate the unesco international year of indigenous languages. The small town of collarenebri celebrated the achievement of students taking part in literacy for life foundations aboriginal adult literacy campaign at a graduation ceremony on friday, september. Ilfs book supply programme opens the door of opportunity to develop early literacy skills. 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. Schools, workplaces, libraries, universities, book clubs, individuals and all kinds of organisations can host one. Mia is much like the students, and the story emphasises the challenges and choices that tiwi girls are faced with. 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. So far his endeavours, which have included a bake sale. Dec 03, 2014 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. Our champion colleague and writer anita heiss, professor of communication at uq will be there. The indigenous literacy foundation reading opens doors. Cbca branches across australia enthusiastically endorse our shared mission to promote reading, literacy and quality literature.
The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for a gold coin donation. A book cafe in bass strait indigenous literacy foundation. A book cafe in bass strait on cape barren island in bass strait, off the northeastern tip of tasmania, parents are regularly invited to a book cafe at the school where they read to the children. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions.
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