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5 Reasons Why Kids Deserve Access to Books in First Languages

5 Reasons Why Kids Deserve Access to Books in First Languages

Learning to read in your First Language helps to strengthen identity, pride, culture, and connection to Community and Country. Seeing your language written in a published book sends a clear message that your language is acknowledged, important and worth maintaining.

  • Posted 21 June, 2023


Educators create bilingual book about the seasonal changes of the Kimberley

Educators create bilingual book about the seasonal changes of the Kimberley

“Some cultures around the world have four seasons that they look out for on a calendar; Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring. Us Yawuru mob, we don't have four seasons that are told to us by a calendar. We have six seasons and Country tells us when they have arrived by what we feel, see, taste, smell and hear.”

  • Posted 07 June, 2023


52 Charity Swims for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation

52 Charity Swims for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation

Nic, Ana and Daisy are three Speech Pathologists from Western Australia who have a passion for swimming and social justice. They have fundraised $2,280 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) by ‘dipping’ in the ocean once a week for a whole year. A dip means that at least their shoulders must be under the water. 

  • Posted 02 June, 2023


What to know about National Reconciliation Week

What to know about National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an annual event run by Reconciliation Australia that asks all Australians to reflect and learn from First Nations peoples and Communities. There are a number of significant dates during this week. Learn about what they mean and what you can do.

  • Posted 26 May, 2023


Gifting Bags of Books to Babies and Toddlers

Gifting Bags of Books to Babies and Toddlers

Over the last six years, many much-needed items have been distributed to remote and regional Communities by the Dr Steve Burroughs Foundation. And now books from ILF’s Book Supply program are reaching families too.

  • Posted 03 April, 2023


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