What we do

What we do

Our programs focus on instilling a love of reading from an early age

Reading Opens Doors ‑ that is, doors to future opportunities and choices. Our purpose is to invest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote Communities to provide the tools and resources they request to shape the direction of their children’s literacy future.

ILF supports remote Communities across Australia. You can see where we work and what programs are running on our interactive Community Map.

We work in over 400 remote Communities

Our Programs

Book Supply

Gifts new, culturally relevant books to remote Communities across Australia.

Book Buzz

Aims to develop familiarity and engagement with books for children under five.

Community Publishing

Support Communities to write and illustrate their own stories in languages of their choice.

“The books...gave the children a real sense of ownership, and that meant that they would read the book over and over, so the literacy side was being explored. Both the community and the children state that the books were wonderful.”

– Sharnell Conlen, Child Safety Support Officer

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) acknowledges First Nations peoples and recognises their continuous connection to Country, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and honour the sharing of traditional stories passed down through generations. In particular, ILF acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which our head office is based in Sydney.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation further recognises the important role that language and storytelling have for culture and community, and the responsibilities that come with our work in these areas. If you notice any information you believe is inaccurate, please don't hesitate to contact us.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation works as an initiative of the Australian Book Industry with the support of: