Great book swap launch in south australia indigenous literacy. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf reading opens. To mark the occasion, we have expanded the great book swap. Approach local schools to participate in the annual great book swap. Other major events will take place throughout september including a great book swap with boori monty pryor at the national library. The aboriginal literacy foundation seeks to transform the lives of indigenous.
The great book swap challenge will take place on indigenous literacy day on wednesday at the museum of contemporary art to encourage australians to give. Founded in 2004 by suzy wilson of brisbanebased riverbend books. World book day, monday 23 april, is a time to celebrate and promote the importance of reading, but not everyone has this opportunity. Indigenous literacy day top events and things to do. Ilfs book supply programme opens the door of opportunity to develop early literacy skills. Last year, the indigenous literacy foundation ilf had more than 500 schools and 10 libraries participating in the great book swap, helping. Reservoir high school is one of 10 schools around the state who hosted. So far his endeavours, which have included a bake sale and gold coin donation book swap. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf is an aussie charity based out of sydney, which helps thousands of young kids around the country develop and improve their literacy skills. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf raises awareness and funds for children in remote indigenous communities across australia.
The great book swap returns aranda afters wednesday september 12th we are asking children and families to participate in our services book swap. Dec 03, 2014 listening to the typical work trips made by karen williams and the team at the indigenous literacy foundation ilf in australia winner of the international education initiatives award at the inaugural london book fair international excellence awards earlier this year means you have to redefine the word commute. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and. But for many indigenous children around the country, reading is something they struggle with daily. Book week 22 28 august 2015 book swap all money raised goes to support the indigenous literacy foundation.
The indigenous literacy foundation works as an initiative of the australian book industry with the support of. Great book swap to raise funds for the indigenous literacy foundation, and. Tiwi girl, written by the students of tiwi college tiwi islands, nt with alison lester, is about a young girl named mia. Indigenous literary foundation australian booksellers association. Display an ilf donation box and flyers on the counter. Dale, who works in the brisbane medicare team, has been raising funds for the indigenous literacy foundation, a charity addressing the poor literacy rates in remote communities. Indigenous literacy foundation great book swap australian. As part of our naidoc week celebrations we will be holding the great book swap at toorak primary school to raise money for the indigenous literacy foundation.
Listening to the typical work trips made by karen williams and the team at the indigenous literacy foundation ilf in australia winner of the international education initiatives award at the inaugural london book fair international excellence awards earlier this year means you have to redefine the word commute. Im delighted that south australian schools and students will have the opportunity to connect with and learn more about aboriginal people, communities, diversity, culture and languages through engagement with the indigenous literacy foundation s launch of the great book swap program says jared thomas, ilf ambassador and south australian museum curator. The funds raised will be used by the indigenous literacy foundation to buy new, targeted texts which. We are delighted to announce our newest partnership with the indigenous literacy foundation ilf a national charity who focus on improving literacy rates among indigenous children living in remote communities across australia. Jun 17, 2016 indigenous literacy day is wednesday, 7 th september where schools, libraries and organisations can hold a book swapping day. Books are swapped for a gold coin and then the funds are sent to the indigenous literacy foundation for their initiatives.
Let parents and students know well in advance about the great book swap how it works and some information about the indigenous literacy foundation ilf. Mia is much like the students, and the story emphasises the challenges and choices that tiwi girls are faced with. The great book swap is on again donate a book bond. The indigenous literacy foundation is a notforprofit charity which respects the unique place of australias first peoples and draws on the expertise of the australian book industry. You can see a list of the participating booksellers here. The great book swap supporting the indigenous literacy foundation. Indigenous literacy day aims to help raise funds to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous australians living in remote and isolated regions. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for remote communities. At maramba the src students organised a great book swap which was a fund raising activity with a foc. So far his endeavours, which have included a bake sale. Childrens book week 2019 29th july 2nd august brighton campus. This is done by providing books and literacy resources to communities and raising broad community awareness of indigenous literacy issues. The indigenous literacy foundation publishes books written in remote aboriginal and torres strait islander communities.
Sep 01, 2015 the indigenous literacy foundation ilf is staging its ninth indigenous literacy day today wednesday 2 september to raise money for indigenous literacy. Book swap aims to help lift indigenous literacy nitv. It is an exciting day for us at the indigenous literacy foundation, as today marks. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for remote. The great book swap indigenous literacy foundation. Indigenous literacy day is an initiative of the indigenous literacy foundation, held during the first week of september. The great book swap is on again this year, raising funds for the indigenous literacy foundation. The great story swap indigenous literacy foundation. We extended an invitation to five local secondary schools, who together. May 26, 2014 the indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions. 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.
It is such a privilege to see the results of the hard work and the community pay off, says jack beetson, literacy for life foundation executive director. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for another, for a gold coin donation. Discover the indigenous literacy foundation reconciliation. Schools, workplaces, libraries, universities, book clubs, individuals and all kinds of organisations can host one. Indigenous literacy foundation brings books to australia. Students are asked to bring quality books or magazines to their classroom teacher during week 5 for book swap in week 6. See more of the indigenous literacy foundation on facebook. Indigenous literacy foundation archives reading australia.
The indigenous literacy foundation ilf is an initiative and charity of the australian. Book sellers that participate in ild donate a portion of their days profits to the indigenous literacy foundation. Shareabook sab provides new and quality preloved books to indigenous, refugee and marginalised communities in need of resources. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to improve literacy levels in remote indigenous. It works with the support of the australian publishers association, the australian booksellers association and. Our vision is for a future where all indigenous children can pursue quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and the country. The indigenous literacy foundation, ultimo, new south wales. Childrens books are donated to alnf by schools, corporations, publishing houses, booksellers and individuals. Children to swap books on indigenous literacy day nitv. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf is staging its ninth indigenous literacy day today wednesday 2 september to raise money for indigenous literacy. Indigenous authors and illustrators create 40% of their catalogue. This is a day focused on celebrating the rich indigenous cultures and stories across the country and there are loads of activities run that focus on raising funds for the indigenous literacy foundations work bringing books into remote communities and advocating.
This morning, our foundations ambassadors josh pyke and justine clarke launched our 2018 great book swap program at bourke street public school in sydney. The indigenous literacy foundation is a notforprofit charity which respects the unique place of australias first peoples and draws on the expertise of the australian book industry rqi is pleased to present indigenous literacy foundation board member glen miller, who will join us to speak about the work of the foundation. This is a day focused on celebrating the rich indigenous cultures and stories across the country and there are loads of activities run that focus on raising funds for the indigenous literacy foundation s work bringing books into remote communities and advocating to access to literacy resources. Grade 06 16052019 school news blog, upcoming events, year 1, year 2, year 3, year 4, year 56. 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. The great book swap is on again donate a book bond university library. The event was brought to life by kindergarten to year 2 students singing along to words make the world go around with justine and josh, followed by a playschoolstyle reading of no way yirrikipayi. Aug 28, 2012 we are immensely appreciative of all the effort and support weve received in organising indigenous literacy day and we hope that it will be a real celebration of literacy, indigenous culture and the richness of stories and storytelling in our lives, said williams.
The indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions of australia. Aboriginal literacy foundation, melbourne, victoria, australia. A team of educators, book publishing professionals and ilf programme managers evaluate their programme annually and select the books. Jul 24, 2011 the indigenous literacy foundation ilf raises awareness and funds for children in remote indigenous communities across australia. Last year, the indigenous literacy foundation ilf had more than 500 schools and 10 libraries participating in the great book swap, helping raise. A number of booksellers are donating a percentage of their takings today to ilf. Schools, community groups and businesses are being urged to host a book swap to support the indigenous literacy foundation. All you need to bring is a book and a gold coin donation. Childrens book week 2019 29 july 2 august brighton campus. All proceeds go to the indigenous literacy foundation. Swap a preloved book with someone else and bring a gold coin donation for the indigenous literacy foundation.
If you are working in a remote community playgroup or health care centre and would like to register for our book supply program please see our book supply program. We are a national book industry charity dedicated to lifting. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for a gold coin donation. Indigenous literacy foundation aboriginal english in. Literacy for life foundations first class of sydney students graduated today, celebrating at a ceremony held in campbelltown. Thanks to everyone who came along to our launch at the south australian museum. Our earnings will be donated to the indigenous literacy foundation to help provide books and literacy programs to the indigenous communities.
Sep 01, 2015 the great book swap challenge will take place on indigenous literacy day on wednesday at the museum of contemporary art to encourage australians to give away a book in exchange for a book they. The ilf was founded by suzy wilson, owner of riverbend books. The indigenous literacy foundation videos great book swap 2019. Great book swap launch in south australia indigenous. Who we are 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. It works with the support of the australian publishers association, the australian booksellers association and the australian society of authors. The aboriginal literacy foundation believes that positive and practical change to closing the gap between indigenous and non indigenous young people starts with literacy and numeracy. Indigenous literacy day is wednesday, 7 th september where schools, libraries and organisations can hold a book swapping day.
The indigenous literacy foundation is registered with the acnc and is a public benevolent institution with dgr1 and tcc status. Great book swap the indigenous literacy foundation. Rqi is pleased to present indigenous literacy foundation board member glen miller, who will join us to speak about the work of the foundation. Students can bring a gold coin donation to purchase a book on their library day in week 6. The indigenous literacy foundation great book swap 2019. Feb 12, 20 the indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions of australia. Every year, schools and libraries all around australia show their commitment to addressing the literacy gap in remote australia by hosting their own great book swap. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions.
The indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and. Childrens book week 2019 29 july 2 august caulfield. A great holiday book swap will be held at the state library of queensland, south brisbane. In these uncertain times organising an event might seem strange, however the vast majority of great book swaps happen on wednesday 2 september, indigenous literacy day. Over the past four years they have delivered more than 100,000. News indigenous literacy day 7 sep 17 indigenous literacy day was celebrated across australia yesterday 6 september. The watercolour and ink press portray the local environment, bringing the story to life. The ilf is 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. Indigenous literacy day was on wednesday 4th september and is a national celebration of indigenous culture, stories, language and literacy. May 15, 2008 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. The great book swap returns aranda afters association inc. Poster design for the 2018 lit ladies book swap at farouks in thornbury. The sydney opera house transforms into a giant book swap and performance space as children from across sydney, and as far away as outback wa, drop in to mark indigenous literacy day. Childrens book week 2019 29th july 2nd august caulfield campus.
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