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Blog | 11 December 2023

How the ILF turns Tiwi Island schoolgirls into published authors

Through the ILF’s Create program, students learn to sharpen their writing skills and develop a strong mindset to take them further in life.
Blog | 09 August 2023

Wayne Quilliam: Life through his lens

Award-winning Indigenous photographer Wayne Quilliam talks about storytelling, being an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and his recent work with Australia Post.
Blog | 03 August 2023

7 of our favourite books by Indigenous authors

Reading books by Indigenous authors is a great way to dive into the incredibly rich First Nations history and culture. Here are our top picks.
Blog | 11 July 2023

Put a stamp on it: teaching your child the art of letter writing

Letter writing can help support children’s mental health and wellbeing, improve connections with family and friends, and build literacy skills.
Blog | 05 July 2023

Teaching children to read: 5 tips from a teacher and author

Indigenous teacher and author Shelley Ware shares her five best tips for teaching your child to read.
Blog | 13 February 2023

8 must-read Indigenous children’s books in 2023

We bring you our pick of the best new release children’s books by First Nations authors to read with the kids in 2023, available to purchase now from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) website.
Blog | 24 November 2022

“This generosity is changing lives”: Shelley Ware on football, storytelling and the Indigenous Literacy Foundation

Teacher, journalist and AFL media presenter Shelley Ware is passionate about helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people tell their own stories and see themselves in other people’s stories. Here’s her story.
Blog | 06 July 2022

How Indigenous Literacy Foundation Ambassador and author Gregg Dreise changes lives through stories

Indigenous Australian author Gregg Dreise discusses how First Nations cultures need to be shared through stories, and his work with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Blog | 04 May 2021

5 ways the Indigenous Literacy Foundation is empowering remote Communities

From enabling reading skills to passing on First Nations languages, we look at some of the heart-warming ways the Indigenous Literacy Foundation is helping Aussie kids.
Blog | 26 April 2021

Josh Pyke: Writing the soundtrack to a quiet and creative life

Singer-songwriter, Josh Pyke, has a gift for writing earthy and relatable songs that have won the hearts of many. As part of our Inspiring Australians Series, he talks about staying authentic, embracing anxiety and being a lifetime ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Blog | 06 November 2020

The role of cultural identity in building a love of reading

This NAIDOC Week, Australia Post’s partnership with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation aims to provide better access to books and learning opportunities for children in remote Indigenous communities.
Blog | 31 August 2020

Delivering books and literacy opportunities to Indigenous Communities

Literacy levels are significantly lower in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Australia Post and the Indigenous Literacy Foundation aims to help change that.
Blog | 18 May 2020

Isobelle Carmody: Celebrating the personal touch of a handwritten letter

Australian author, Isobelle Carmody, conveys the joy of letter writing and explains why now is the best time to pick up your pen.