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 90 books written by community, some in their first language, with support from many of Australia's renowned authors and illustrators.
Two weeks ago, members of our team took a trip to Ngukurr, a remote community on the banks of the Roper River in the NT, to launch our exciting new...
With the help of the ILF Book Supply Program, Wanslea in WA has established the first lending library of its sort in Australia. Based just south of Perth in WA,...
Just 15 kids from Kindergarten to Year 12 are enrolled at Strelley Community School, 40 kilometres east of Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of WA. A twin campus is...
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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