We are a national book industry charity, which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote Indigenous communities across Australia, by lifting literacy levels and instilling a lifelong love of reading. We do this through our three core programs:
We gift new, culturally appropriate books to communities that need them. We have supplied over 350,000 books to over 280 remote communities in our lifetime.
An early literacy program designed to encourage reading in children under five, and inspire their families and carers to get involved. Some Book Buzz books are translated into first language.
We have published 88 books written by community, some in their first language, with support from many of Australia's renowned authors and illustrators.
Earlier this week, the 2018 NAPLAN National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) Report was released. The results show some improvement in literacy rates nationally, including among Indigenous students living...
Our new Program Manager Leonie Short had barely time to make a cuppa in our tiny office kitchen before she headed off on a whirlwind trip to the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara...
“I strongly believe in the power of an education. When Aboriginal students achieve, everyone achieves.” — Leonie Short We’re thrilled that Leonie Short above, right) has joined our team,...
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation works as an initiative of the Australian Book Industry with the support of:
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is registered with the ACNC and is a Public Benevolent Institution with DGR1 and TCC status. ABN 45 146 631 843.
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