Literacy & education

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

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

Igniting a child’s interest in STEM is one of the greatest gifts a parent can provide. Read on for easy and fun STEM activities to do with the kids in your life.

National Science Week is the perfect opportunity to expand your STEM knowledge and discover (or rediscover) the joys of science and technology.

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.

Nurturing a love of books and stories is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child. Indigenous teacher and author Shelley Ware shares her five best tips for teaching your child to read.

Teacher, journalist and AFLW legend 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.

Find out what NAIDOC Week is all about, including why this year's theme is dedicated to First Nations Elders and how you can take part in celebrations.

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.

Letter writing can help support children’s mental health and wellbeing, improve connections and build literacy skills. Two Australian authors and a primary school teacher talk about reviving the art of handwritten letters.

The festive season is nearly upon us, which means Santa Claus is preparing to read his letters that come from far and wide. And at Australia Post, we’re getting ready to deliver them to him.

Indigenous Australian author Gregg Dreise has dedicated his life to sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories with families. He shares the experiences that have shaped him.

National Reconciliation Week is a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here are some meaningful ways you can get involved.

From enabling reading skills to passing on First Nations languages, we take a look at some of the heart-warming ways the ILF program is helping Aussie kids.

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.

Children’s books are scarce and literacy levels are significantly lower in rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. A three-year partnership between Australia Post and the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) aims to help change that.

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