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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Magic Beach by Alison Lester named Australia’s best children’s picture book
The Guardian 6 Feb, 2026 by Sian Cain Lester’s 1990 classic about the wonders of nature wins Guardian Australia poll ahead of Possum Magic in second place. Magic Beach by Alison Lester has won Guardian Australia’s poll to find Australia’s best children’s picture book…
Isabelle’s teacher warned her to skip the Netflix adaptation. It was the secret to HSC success
SMH Jan 20, 2026 by Christopher Harris Isabelle Henderson’s year 12 English advanced teacher had a voracious appetite for books. “She read six books a week. She was unreal,” said Isabelle. Her teacher pushed Isabelle and her friends to read books too. When the class…
Principal celebrated for innovation and leadership
The Educator by Brett Henebery St Raphael’s School Principal Emma Fowler has taken out two of South Australia’s top education honours, earning recognition as both Leader of the Year and Innovative Educator of the Year at the 2025 EdTechSA and Educators SA World…
$40,000 teaching scholarships open for 2026
The Educator Aspiring teachers can now apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000, with the next round of the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program officially open for 2026 starters. It’s the third year of the government’s $160m scheme, which is offering 5,000…
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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.
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