Please indicate a message on why and how you are fundraising for indigenous literacy foundation, that will be displayed on your event page. This year, the ilf is hoping to engage more than 100 libraries across australia, to help raise more than 200,000 to buy 20,000 books for remote communities. These books are important in building literacy because they represent indigenous people, culture and community life, and often, aboriginal languages. Indigenous literacy foundation nonprofit organization management broadway, nsw 1,768 followers we are a national charity with an aim to lift literacy levels in remote indigenous communities across. 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.
The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for a gold coin donation. 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 great book swap indigenous literacy foundation kids book. Registrations are now open for the the indigenous literacy foundation great book swap campaign. Feb 14, 2021 the indigenous literacy foundation has helped communities, families and children in remote locations access more than 100,000 books over the last four years. The ild website also lists ways that communities across australia can be involved on the day as well as support the ongoing community work of ilf for example,the website suggests that if you are a school, bookseller, publisher, library, business, organisation or individual, you can also. Indigenous literacy day celebrates with the great book swap. The mission of the indigenous literacy foundation is to make a difference to the lives of indigenous families by not only gifting thousands of new culturally appropriate books with a focus on early literacy and first language but also by running programs to inspire the communities to. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, learn more about indigenous languages and culture, while raising funds for the indigenous literacy foundation. We are a national book industry charity, which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote indigenous communities across australia, by. We are a national book industry charity dedicated to lifting. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds to continue their work. May 30, 2018 a new study by the literacy for life foundation has found that more than half of surveyed aboriginal adults needed help with basic english literacy.
Book donation guidelines aboriginal literacy foundation. The indigenous literacy foundation host a great book swap in. The great book swap is a way to celebrate reading locally, learn more about indigenous languages and culture, and raise funds for a great cause. Providing literature to remote communities artshub australia. This year the indigenous literacy foundation hope to engage 30,000 students across australia to. Go to a library and take part it its indigenous literacy events. World book day, monday 23 april, is a time to celebrate and promote the importance of reading, but not everyone has this opportunity. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf reading opens. We have a strong focus on early literacy, with our third book buzz kit of 10 board and cloths books being launched early this year out in the ngaanyatjarra lands in wa. Indigenous literacy day charles sturt university library. Upload photos of your event to appear in a gallery for best results the image should be 600 x 400 pixels, and less than 1 megabytes.
The ilf is bringing the joy of picture books in english and in. Feb 14, 2021 over the past three years the indigenous literacy foundation has sent over 85,000 books to more than 230 remote communities across australia. One example of support you can offer is by engaging in the great book swap to celebrate reading and raise funds for remote communities. Oct 19, 2019 the indigenous literacy foundation is a notforprofit charity which respects the unique place of australias first people and draws on the expertise of the australian book industry. The ilf is a national book industry charity advocating for more equal access to literacy resources in remote communities. The image above depicts a selection of the community books created by the indigenous literacy foundation.
Great book swap launch in south australia indigenous. Come along and swap a great book for a donation to the indigenous literacy foundation. The indigenous literacy foundation works as an initiative of the australian book industry with the support of. The indigenous literacy foundation registrations for the great. The idea is that a favourite book is swapped in exchange for a gold coin donation.
Indigenous literacy foundation book swap alexandria. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf acknowledges first nations peoples and recognises their continuous connection to country, community and culture. Back in 2019, our team headed off for the first time to the remote islands in the torres strait, off the tip of the cape york peninsula. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to reduce disadvantages experienced by children in remote indigenous. This year were aiming to register schools and organisations to host a swap on indigenous literacy day, our national celebration of indigenous literacy, stories, languages and culture, says karen williams, executive director of the ilf. Books will be collected by members of the src from friday august 31 st until wednesday september 5 th. Indigenous literary foundation australian booksellers. All funds raised from the great book swap will go to the indigenous literacy foundation. Registrations for the great book swap are now open. The indigenous literacy foundation is working towards equity of opportunity, so that children living in remote communities have the same opportunities as those living in urban australia. Schools, workplaces, libraries, universities, book clubs, individuals and. Swap a book at the north sydney community centre book swap and leave a gold coin. According to ilf ambassador andy griffiths, the great book swap goes to the heart of what the ilf is all about. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for remote communities.
The book is the product of an ilf writing workshop which partnered young indigenous women with publishers and mentors. Less than two weeks until registrations for the great book swap open. Were raising money for the indigenous literacy foundation on 4 september 2019. Indigenous literacy foundation book swap alexandria park. Our foundation s vision and approach to raising literacy levels is focused at a community level. It works with the support of the australian booksellers association, the australian publishers association, and the australian society of authors. Indigenous literacy foundations the great book swap raises funds for remote australian communities. Our focus is on early exposure to appropriate and quality bo. Indigenous literacy foundation has so far gifted more than 350,000 new books to over 280 remote indigenous communities where books are scarce. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging, and honour the sharing of traditional stories passed down through generations. Books will be collected by members of the src from friday august 31 st until wednesday september 5 th high school books can be dropped off at room 4 in the buckland building.
It began as a countercelebration held on the same day as the u. It is easy to organise, it celebrates books and reading, and it raises much need funds. Schools, workplaces, libraries, universities, book clubs and all kinds of organisations can host one. Creating books in kalaw kawaw ya kky indigenous literacy. To mark the occasion, we have expanded the great book swap learning experience to include opportunities for participants to connect with some. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated. The indigenous literary foundation is a not for profit charity that has delivered over 150,000 free and culturally appropriate books to more than 250 remote indigenous communities and service. Book sellers that participate in ild donate a portion of their days profits to the indigenous literacy foundation. Indigenous literacy foundation fact sheet great book swap. Photo by indigenous literacy foundation on march 26, 2021. The indigenous literacy foundation reading opens doors.
Indigenous peoples day is a holiday that celebrates and honors native american peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. Book swap supports indigenous literacy illawarra mercury. The great book swap is one of the key fundraising events f. Indigenous literacy foundation dosomething near you. A book swap event in sydney is set to take place on indigenous literacy day in the effort to boost literacy rates among australias first peoples. For aboriginal and torres strait islander children living in remote communities, there are few to no opportunities to engage with books written in their firs. The image above depicts a selection of the community books created by the. This year the indigenous literacy foundation hope to engage 30,000 students across. The great book swap supporting the indigenous literacy foundation.
Calling on schools and businesses to host a great book swap. It is an exciting day for us at the indigenous literacy foundation, as today marks the launch of our 2019 great book swap program. Our focus is on early exposure to appropriate and quality books in the home and community through. Children in the apy lands thrive with support from the. Aug 04, 2020 the aboriginal literacy foundation will also be visiting schools in the melbourne twice yearly. High school books can be dropped off at room 4 in the. Book swap aims to help lift indigenous literacy nitv. And if you cant donate books or attend on the day, please feel free to visit their website.
The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for another, for a gold coin donation. Indigenous literary foundation urging victorian schools and. It is celebrated across the united states on the second monday in october, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. The ild website also lists ways that communities across australia can be involved on the day as well as support the ongoing community work of ilf. Our champion colleague and writer anita heiss, professor of communication at uq will be there. Have you heard about the 2021 national great book swap. On 2 september 2020, the indigenous literacy foundation is hosting its annual. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to reduce disadvantages experienced by children in remote indigenous communities across australia by lifting literacy levels and instilling a lifelong love of reading. We are proud to promote the launch of the indigenous literacy foundation s great book swap. The indigenous literacy foundation is registered with the acnc and is a public benevolent institution with dgr1 and tcc status. Naidoc week celebrations are held across the country by australians from all walks of life each july to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples.
Many offices and almost all schools host these challenges in order to circulate reading materials throughout the country. The books will be sent to schools, healthcare centres and service organisations. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and. To celebrate indigenous literacy day on wednesday, september 5 th 2018 our junior and senior student representative councils src will be holding a great book swap. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for. The mission of the indigenous literacy foundation is to make a difference to the lives of indigenous families by not only gifting thousands of new culturally appropriate books with a focus on early literacy and first language but also by running programs to inspire the communities to tell and publish their own stories. For best results the image should be 600 x 400 pixels, and less than 1 megabytes. Gaimariagal festival the great book swap supporting the. Thursday saw us hold our first great book swap, raising money for the indigenous literacy foundation to enable them to purchase quality. Abysmal rates of indigenous literacy an abject failure of.
Indigenous literacy foundation wheres spot ebook youtube. Children to swap books on indigenous literacy day nitv. In 2014 and 2015 library services and the nyombil centre raised funds for the indigenous literacy foundation by hosting a great book swap. The great book swap thurs 30 august 2018, uts library, accessed 25 october 2018, indigenous literacy foundation, accessed 25 october 2018, indigenous literacy foundation. If you still wish to donate to the book swap your contribution would be greatly. We would like to again collaborate and help raise funds for the ilf to provide books. You could also donate directly to this cause at this link. According to 2016 naplan data only 25 per cent of indigenous students in remote australia meet the minimum standard for reading and writing, compared with 90 per cent of non indigenous kids. The swap event begins today a week after indigenous literacy day and people are being. Indigenous literary foundation 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. Reading matters faculty of humanities and social sciences. With its stunning illustrations and intriguing text, i saw we saw provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of yol. The indigenous literacy foundation publishes books written in remote aboriginal and torres strait islander communities.
The indigenous literacy foundation, profile picture. Today is indigenous literacy day, an australian celebration of indigenous culture, stories, language and literacy launched by the indigenous literacy foundation ilf. The indigenous literacy foundation groups facebook. Last year we had over 20,000 students around the country participating in the great book swap program.
The indigenous literacy foundation is a notforprofit charity that has gifted. Well be delivering nearly 100,000 books gifted by the indigenous literacy foundation to more than 320 remote indigenous communities this year. If youve never heard of the ilf, i highly recommend viewing the video below to understand why they are. The indigenous literacy foundation, ultimo, new south wales. The great book swap indigenous literacy foundation. Sts068267097 30 september11 october 1994 an extensive view eastward from the irrigated san joaquin valley in the foreground, across the sierra nevada living up to its name in early october, into the desert of eastern california and nevada which has no snow, despite the name. Along with ilf board member and badhu yoepkazz woman leitha assan, and ella kris from the torres strait, they facilitated a series of writing and illustration workshops in collaboration with community members and schools on boigu, saibai and dauan islands. Theres much to see on every page page, with the opportunity to learn some yol. Its a fun way to share a love of books, and to raise funds for books in remote communities.
All proceeds will go to the literacy foundation, which provides books for children and families livin. Great book swap 2019 international year of indigenous. Indigenous literacy day celebrates with the great book. The great book swap supporting the indigenous literacy.
If you are working in a remote community playgroup or health care centre and would like to register for our book supply program please register at. This year we celebrate the unesco international year of indigenous languages. In its lifetime, ilf has gifted over 440,000 books to more than 400 remote communities, implemented an early literacy program in over 30 playgroups and health care centres that have seen. Words make the world go around for indigenous literacy.
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