The Foundation for Learning and Literacy is concerned with the role literacy plays in ensuring our children become compassionate, confident, competent and creative citizens in an increasingly complex world.
Our aim is to support teachers, early childhood educators, parents and caregivers with tools that empower them to work with kids to build joy and confidence in reading and writing.
Our resources are also useful to the broader community, including educational policymakers, politicians, business leaders, and the media.
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May 2026 Newsletter
News and updates from the Foundation for Learning and Literacy and our Partners.
The focus for this e-newsletter is on the Advocacy work undertaken by the Foundation, and in particular:
Touchstone 1: A fair and equitable society depends upon every citizen being able to speak, listen critically with confidence, read and write.
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Learning and Literacy News
Read the latest news on Learning and Literacy, compiled by the Foundation team:
Writing Competition for Students
Students in Years 5–12 across Australia are invited to share what matters to them through original writing of up to 600 words. The competition is supported through the Allen & Unwin Prize of $1,000, along with book prize packs…
More Australians choosing to study teaching
SchoolNews February 2026 Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 percent and domestic undergraduate university offers have jumped 6.3 percent. The increase in offers will mean another strong year for people starting a teaching degree after…
‘Literacy underlies all achievement’: popular author Andy Griffiths speaks out
Education HQ 19 February 2026 by Grant Quarry A “ridiculous” emphasis on testing and grading is totally antithetical to the business of creativity and genuine learning, our Australian Children’s Laureate for 2026 and 2027 says. Read here
Schools today also teach social and emotional skills. Why is this important? And what’s involved?
School News May 13 2025 by Kristin R. Laurens and Emma Carpendale The school curriculum has changed a lot from when many parents and grandparents were at school. Alongside new approaches to learning maths and increasing attention on technology, there is a compulsory…
Meet Our Partners
The Foundation for Learning and Literacy regularly partners with other professional associations to advocate for the importance of literature in our lives and in literacy learning.
The Foundation for Learning and Literature acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.