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.
Vale Peter Freebody
Members of the Foundation for Learning and Literacy Committee were very sad to learn that Peter Freebody had passed away on 30th August, 2026. We extend our deepest condolences to the Freebody family and Peter’s many friends and colleagues. The education community has benefitted so much from Peter’s research, writing and teaching.
What's New
September 2026 Newsletter
News and updates from the Foundation for Learning and Literacy and our Partners.
This month we focus on the complexity of pedagogical decision-making and the professionalism of teachers in navigating teaching and learning challenges to meet the needs of every learner. We suggest some new relevant resources available on our new website.
Our 2026 Symposium - #We all like a good story: School Libraries are places to discover stories continues, two new partner videos are now available.
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Learning and Literacy News
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Why school libraries still matter in the digital age
SchoolNews September 2026 by Bronte Tomkins A library is a place where the imagination comes to life, where stories from mythical lands, distant worlds and everyday adventures coexist, so there is...
Australian Ministers, MPs and Senators come together to support reading at Parliament House
Australia Reads Australian Ministers, MPs and Senators gathered at Parliament House in Canberra on the eve of International Literacy Day, to show their commitment to investing in Australia as a...
Researchers warn ‘digital detox’ in schools may do more harm than good
University of Wollongong September 2, 2026 by Kassi Klower Researchers and child advocacy leaders urge governments to focus on quality screen use, not screen time, in schools More than 85 leading...
Why all our children deserve the sanctuary of a school library no matter where in Australia they live
The Guardian September 11, 2026 by Nora Weetman At a Catholic primary school in Melbourne’s outer-north, I began a visit by showing the students a photograph of the jar of Nova dill pickles my mum...
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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.
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