The indigenous literacy foundation is registered with the acnc and is a public benevolent institution with dgr1 and tcc status. Since 20, i have been running to raise money for the ilf. 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. Working with more than 30 generous publishers, we gift engaging, culturally relevant books to schools, libraries, playgroups, womens centres, youth centres and other service organisations that use the books in different ways. Make a donation aboriginal literacy foundation children. Shareabook sab provides new and quality preloved books to indigenous, refugee and marginalised communities in need of resources. I am also the manager of the epic good foundation and a lifetime ambassador of the indigenous literacy foundation ilf.
Individuals can support the day by buying a book at a participating bookshop or making a donation. Participating booksellers and publishers can make a donation or give a percentage. Cbca celebrates an exciting partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation. 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. Dale, who works in the brisbane medicare team, has been raising funds for the indigenous literacy foundation, a charity addressing the poor literacy rates in remote communities. The indigenous literacy foundation publishes books written in remote aboriginal and torres strait islander communities. The great book swap challenge will take place on indigenous literacy day on wednesday at the museum of contemporary art to encourage australians to give away a book in exchange for a book they. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf raises awareness and funds for children in remote indigenous communities across australia. 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 a national charity of the australian book industry. Cbca branches across australia enthusiastically endorse our shared mission to promote reading, literacy and quality literature. Book sellers that participate in ild donate a portion of their days profits to the indigenous literacy foundation. It works with the support of the australian publishers association, the australian booksellers association and the australian society of authors. Childrens books are donated to alnf by schools, corporations, publishing houses, booksellers and individuals. New partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation. The aboriginal literacy foundation is an incorporated association, registered and based in victoria, australia. Indigenous literacy day school library association of. Its a selffunding organisation that relies on donations. The aboriginal literacy foundation was founded in 2003 following the disbanding of government funding for atas aboriginal tutorial assistance scheme. Indigenous literacy foundation aboriginal english in. Last year we had over 20,000 students around the country participating in the great book swap program. The anthropological understanding of traditional peoples exaggerates cultural difference, leading to pessimism and confusion in educators.
We have published 90 books written by community, some in their first language, with support from many of australias renowned. To mark the occasion, we have expanded the great book swap learning experience to include opportunities for participants to connect with some. The watercolour and ink press portray the local environment, bringing the story to life. We offer oneonone tutoring and mentoring to indigenous children struggling to make literacy gains at school. So far his endeavours, which have included a bake sale and gold coin donation book swap.
The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for a. You can see a list of the participating booksellers here. Participating booksellers and publishers can make a donation or give a percentage of sales. Businesses are invited to pause at work and read to support indigenous literacy and make a gold coin donation. The ilf basically works to get books to indigenous communities and to close the literacy gap. Some thoughts on the literacy issues in indigenous contexts. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf reading opens. This year we celebrate the unesco international year of indigenous languages. The event will conclude with a great book swap, and all guests are welcome to bring along a favourite book and gold coin to participate. 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. May 02, 2015 cbca celebrates an exciting partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation.
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. Cbca branches across australia will be participating in the great book swap, a national. Sep 01, 2015 the great book swap challenge will take place on indigenous literacy day on wednesday at the museum of contemporary art to encourage australians to give away a book in exchange for a book they. 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. Indigenous students need knowledge, skills and cultural awareness relevant to the wider world, as well as recognition of their own culture. Indigenous literacy foundation great book swap australian. Bookshops and schools will initiate different awareness raising events in their local communities to support indigenous literacy day. An early literacy program designed to encourage reading in children under five, and inspire their families and carers to get involved. Cbca branches across australia will be participating in the great book swap, a national eventread more. 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 another, for a gold coin or note donation. Indigenous literacy foundation archives reading australia. Over the past four years they have delivered more than 100,000. 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. Schools can participate in the great book swap, or other fundraising activities. Effective literacy teachers make a crucial difference to indigenous students. 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. Their focus is to improve literacy rates and to instil a lifelong love of reading in remote areas of australia. 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. World book day, monday 23 april, is a time to celebrate and promote the importance of reading, but not everyone has this opportunity. 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. Indigenous literacy project school library association. Indigenous literacy foundation brings books to australia.
Effective literacy teachers make a crucial difference to indigenous students performance, so good teaching practice should be documented, widely circulated and preserved over time. Schools, workplaces, libraries, universities, book clubs, individuals and all kinds of organisations can host one. Some book buzz books are translated into first language. We also hold indigenous literacy and heritage camps and provide scholarships for disadvantaged students. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf is staging its ninth indigenous literacy day today wednesday 2 september to raise money for indigenous literacy.
The great story swap indigenous literacy foundation. Jul 24, 2011 the indigenous literacy foundation ilf raises awareness and funds for children in remote indigenous communities across australia. The great book swap indigenous literacy foundation. The indigenous literacy foundation great book swap. Reading opens doors to a world of opportunities and learning. But in very remote indigenous communities, books are all too scarce and literacy levels are much lower than anywhere else in australia. Through activities on the day, the ilf focus their attention on the disadvantages experienced in remote communities and encourage the rest of australia to raise funds and advocate for more equal access to literacy resources for remote. Tiwi girl, written by the students of tiwi college tiwi islands, nt with alison lester, is about a young girl named mia. 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.
Great book swap launch in south australia indigenous. This year were aiming to register schools and organisations to host a swap on indigenous literacy day, our national celebration of indigenous literacy, stories, languages and culture, says karen williams, executive director of the ilf. Aug 28, 2012 despite very challenging times, community and bookshop support is really strong this year, said indigenous literacy foundation ilf executive director karen williams. The indigenous literacy foundation, ultimo, new south wales. A team of educators, book publishing professionals and ilf programme managers evaluate their programme annually and select the books. 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. Indigenous literacy foundation aboriginal english in early. 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. Our digital literacy hub is a free online library of indigenous ebooks, literacy games and testing tools. 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. It is an exciting day for us at the indigenous literacy foundation, as today marks the launch of our 2019 great book swap program. Book swap aims to help lift indigenous literacy nitv. Despite very challenging times, community and bookshop support is really strong this year, said indigenous literacy foundation ilf executive director karen williams. We are a national book industry charity dedicated to.
It is a literacy event, where students bring in a book and make a gold coin donation to swap it with another student. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for a gold coin donation. A number of booksellers are donating a percentage of their takings today to ilf. This indigenous literacy day, wednesday 3 september, hold a great book swap and help raise funds for literacy in remote indigenous communities. Last year i did the outback half marathon and this year i will complete my first and maybe my last full marathon. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for remote communities. The great book swap is on again this year, raising funds for the indigenous literacy foundation. 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. Indigenous literacy day top events and things to do. 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 great book swap is on again donate a book bond. 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. The auction was to raise funds for their work, and art work was donated by childrens illustrators. Indigenous literacy foundations major fundraising campaign in 20 is indigenous literacy day wednesday, 4 september. 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. So last week thursday, i was invited along to a silent art auction held in aid of the indigenous literacy foundation.
Feb 12, 20 indigenous literacy foundations major fundraising campaign in 20 is indigenous literacy day wednesday, 4 september. The alf provides support for young indigenous australians through a number of literacy programs and services. Ilfs book supply programme opens the door of opportunity to develop early literacy skills. Mia is much like the students, and the story emphasises the challenges and choices that tiwi girls are faced with. Children to swap books on indigenous literacy day nitv.
Sep 01, 2017 this day is organised by the indigenous literacy foundation ilf, and here are some ways you can support them in their work. Hundreds of great book swap events involving art galleries, museums, libraries, universities, businesses, schools, publishers and bookshops are taking place all over. 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. 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. Come along to a special melbourne event ilf ambassadors andy griffiths and jared thomas, along with students from tiwi college alalinguwi jarrakarlinga on the tiwi islands nt, will launch a joyous new childrens book. But for many indigenous children around the country, reading is something they struggle with daily.