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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Turning the page on Book Week
SchoolNews August 2026 by Bronte Tomkins Book Week is a fantastic entry point to building a school-wide culture of reading that extends beyond one week each year. ...Ultimately, the goal of Book...
Literacy and Numeracy Week 2026
Literacy and Numeracy Week (29 August to 4 September) is an annual event to encourage and celebrate literacy and numeracy. This year’s theme is 'Every day counts, every word matters'. Resources and...
Looking for your next favourite book? Start with these award winners
SMH August 21 by Melanie Kembry Long before Zeno Sworder’s Once I Was a Giant was named Australia’s picture book of the year, it faced its toughest judging panel. Sworder, who works on his intricate...
How do I actually teach this?
EduResearch Matters August 2020, 2026 by Sarah James Initial teacher education (ITE) programs provide preservice teachers with knowledge of literacy theories, curriculum requirements, and...
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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.