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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New podcast from Cue Learning
The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction Pillar 4: Mastery Through High Impact Writing Instruction In Episode 154, hosts Sharon and Phil join teachers De and Danielle to unpack the fourth pillar of effective writing instruction: mastery through high-impact…
Principals welcome principal wellbeing pilot funding
School News April 20256 by Gemma Easton The Federal Government has released its first report card for the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement. Education Minister Jason Clare said the report card shows early signs of improvement. The number of students finishing…
Education projects shortlisted in 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards
SchoolNews May 2026 by Bronte Tomkins The 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards shortlist was recently announced. Among the 226 projects shortlisted, there were a number of education projects that have earned their way onto this prestigious list. From primary…
Dr Bronwyn Bancroft
Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft AM is a Bundjalung Woman and Artist, and has recently been awarded the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence 2026. Bronwyn’s career has included both national and international exhibitions. Her work is held in major…
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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.
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.