The indigenous literacy foundation registrations for the great. The indigenous literacy foundation works as an initiative of the australian book industry with the support of. The mission of the indigenous literacy foundation 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 running programs to inspire the communities to tell and publish their own stories. Indigenous literacy foundation great book swap australian. The ilf is a national book industry charity, which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote indigenous communities across australia. We cityslickers are lucky to have access to unlimited sources of books through libraries, bookstores and book swapping amongst friends. The books that our foundation provides are brand new and very high quality and are carefully selected by a committee of education and literacy experts. In 2014 and 2015 library services and the nyombil centre raised funds for the indigenous literacy foundation by hosting a great book swap. Indigenous literacy foundation aboriginal english in early. Has your business or organisation registered for the great book swap on indigenous literacy day 6 sept. The indigenous literacy foundation, ultimo, new south wales.
As our foundation celebrates our tenth anniversary, some of our ambassadors come together to share the importance of our work. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated. Indigenous literacy foundation the great book swap is a winwin. Please provide description for your event add your photo here for your event page. If youre a riverbend regular or have browsed through our pamphlets at the counter, you may know about the indigenous literacy foundation ilf. An australian notforprofit, the indigenous literacy foundation is holding the great book swap of 2020, which is a fundraising event, providing students in australian schools a chance to learn about indigenous culture and literacy. The indigenous literacy foundation is a notforprofit charity that has gifted. Centre for aboriginal economic policy research, australian national. The aboriginal literacy foundation has set two periods throughout the year for book donations.
Register your school or work to host a great book swap at. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for another, for a gold coin donation. Indigenous literacy foundation indigenouslf profile. The ilf was founded by suzy wilson, owner of riverbend books. Indigenous literary foundation 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. A book swap event in sydney is set to take place on indigenous literacy day in the effort to boost literacy rates among australias first peoples. The great book swap is a wonderful way to celebrate reading locally and raise muchneeded funds for remote communities. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf acknowledges first nations peoples and recognises their continuous connection to country, community and culture. The great book swap indigenous literacy foundation. But in very remote indigenous communities, books are all too scarce and literacy levels are so much lower than anywhere else in australia. Indigenous literary foundation australian booksellers.
The idea is that a favourite book is swapped in exchange for a gold coin donation. Children to swap books on indigenous literacy day nitv. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf reading opens. Research on indigenous people and the role of information and. For aboriginal and torres strait islander children living in remote communities, there are few to no opportunities to engage with books written in their firs. Not only does it help raise money to improve literacy levels in remote communities, but the. We are a national book industry charity dedicated to lifting.
Indigenous literacy foundation 1,926 followers on linkedin. It works with the support of the australian booksellers association, the australian publishers association, and the australian society of authors. Get your school learning about indigenous culture through the great book swap. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, raise much needed funds for remote communities and learn more about. Our foundation s vision and approach to raising literacy levels is focused at a community level. The indigenous literacy foundation is registered with the acnc and is a public benevolent institution with dgr1 and tcc status. The indigenous literacy foundation publishes books written in remote aboriginal and torres strait islander communities. Ten years of the indigenous literacy foundation youtube. Registrations for the great book swap are now open. 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. Children in the apy lands thrive with support from the. The aboriginal literacy foundation will also be visiting schools in the melbourne twice yearly. Our focus is on early exposure to appropriate and quality books in the home and community through. Aug 04, 2020 the aboriginal literacy foundation will also be visiting schools in the melbourne twice yearly.
The indigenous literacy foundation survey topics that are of interest to the communities fiction, nonfiction, sports, animals, anything by andy griffiths and. Indigenous literacy foundation dosomething near you. Exploring economic prosperity for aboriginal peoples in new south. Book donation guidelines aboriginal literacy foundation. We are a national charity with an aim to lift literacy levels in remote indigenous communities across australia. Indigenous literacy foundation wheres spot ebook youtube. Jun 17, 2016 the indigenous literacy foundation has three main initiatives. 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. The indigenous literacy foundation 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. We would like to again collaborate and help raise funds for the ilf to provide books. The ilf is a national book industry charity advocating for more equal access to literacy resources in remote communities.
Please indicate a message on why and how you are fundraising for indigenous literacy foundation, that will be displayed on your event page. Well be delivering nearly 100,000 books gifted by the indigenous literacy foundation to more than 320 remote indigenous communities this year. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and. We are proud to promote the launch of the indigenous literacy foundation s great book swap. The first is free book supply, which supplies new books to around 230 remote and disadvantaged communities in australia. Aug 26, 2018 indigenous literacy foundation student ambassador student name. The books will be sent to schools, healthcare centres and service organisations.
Indigenous cultural and knowledge preservation, indigenous literacy and. We are a national book industry charity, which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote indigenous communities across australia, by. High school books can be dropped off at room 4 in the. To celebrate indigenous literacy day on wednesday, september 5 th 2018 our junior and senior student representative councils src will be holding a great book swap. Books will be collected by members of the src from friday august 31 st until wednesday september 5 th. Indigenous literacy foundation book swap alexandria park. See more of the indigenous literacy foundation on facebook. The indigenous literary foundation is a not for profit charity that has delivered over 150,000 free and culturally appropriate books to more than 250 remote indigenous communities and service.
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