The Conversation April 13, 2022 Benjamin Hanckel, Alan Morris, Kelko Yasukawa
Homelessness remains a huge problem in Australia and an important contributing factor is low literacy levels.
We interviewed 23 people who were homeless or had experienced homelessness to find out how they viewed literacy and participation in literacy classes. We wanted to know what would help or hinder them in attending literacy classes.
Our report found low literacy levels affected homeless people’s lives in many ways. Our interviewees repeatedly emphasised the importance of having a literacy program suited to their needs.
Read the report here
