The Foundation for Learning and Literacy is concerned with the role literacy plays in ensuring our children become compassionate, confident, competent and creative citizens in an increasingly complex world.
Our aim is to support teachers, early childhood educators, parents and caregivers with tools that empower them to work with kids to build joy and confidence in reading and writing.
Our resources are also useful to the broader community, including educational policymakers, politicians, business leaders, and the media.
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August 2026 Newsletter
News and updates from the Foundation for Learning and Literacy and our Partners.
Our August Newsletter is focused on the Touchstones which are the Foundation's guiding principles.
Our 2026 Symposium - #We all like a good story: School Libraries are places to discover stories continues, with new Partner Videos added to the site.
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Learning and Literacy News
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Book Week is almost here!
Theme for 2026 is Symphony of Stories August 22 to August 28, 2026 Go to the CBCA website for news and events.
NEWS from ACLF
August is here, and August means Book Week! This year the CBCA has chosen the theme “Symphony of Stories”. You can read about the amazing milestone that the CBCA Book of The Year Awards are...
Why safety and support fuel student success
theeducator July 6, 2026 by Brett Henebery Australian schools are being asked to do more than ever before, with students looking to them not just for learning, but for support, safety and a sense of...
The 2026 CBCA Book of the Year Awards
80 years young: 22-28 August 2026 In 2026, the Children’s Book Council of Australia proudly marks the 80th year of the Book of the Year Awards. Since 1946, these awards have recognised the...
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The Foundation for Learning and Literacy regularly partners with other professional associations to advocate for the importance of literature in our lives and in literacy learning.
The Foundation for Learning and Literature acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.