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There's always a lot happening across our programs, in Community with new books in language, and from our amazing supporters raising funds for us to continue our work.

May 13, 2021

From barramundi to the kookaburra "” turning songs and nursery rhymes into board books in first languages

In the wake of the excitement generated last year by The Barramundi Song, sung to the tune of Frere Jacques, ILF is publishing a new series of board books for babies and toddlers in remote communities.
April 27, 2021

Reaching out to Families with Conversational Reading

About three and a half hours north of Alice Springs, some 20 kilometres to the east off the Stuart Highway in the NT, lies the community of Alekarenge. Here, four mornings a week, about 20 to 30 zero to five year olds and their parents and carers attend a Families as First Teachers (FaFT) playgroup.
April 21, 2021

Finding New Ways to Support Early Learning

Our Foundation has been working with Families as First Teachers (FaFT) programs for a number of years. FaFT is an early learning and family support program for remote Indigenous families, whose aim is to support children's learning and development, by working with Indigenous families and children prior to school entry.Â
April 15, 2021

Join the team!

The ILF are now recruiting for a part time Marketing Assistant role (Identified). If you are interested in getting hands-on experience in marketing, with a particular focus on Social Media, we are looking for someone to assist 2 - 3 days per week, with the possibility of moving to a full-time role over time.
March 30, 2021

Fostering An Early Love Of Reading In Remote Arnhem Land

In the middle of Arnhem Land, about 3.5 hours' drive inland from Nhulunbuy and a good 9 hours on the road from Katherine, is the small community of Gapuwiyak.
March 9, 2021

Work with us!

We're hiring! Office Administrator/Receptionist (Identified). A great opportunity is now available for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) to manage our busy office as an Office Administrator and receptionist. If you are a team player who likes variety and are highly organised, we would love to hear from you.
February 23, 2021

Reading Together in the APY Lands

February 17, 2021

Book Supply Registrations Now Open!

January 27, 2021

ILF's Program Team is Growing!

December 8, 2020

Give the Gift of Reading

November 6, 2020

Always Was, Always Will Be.

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