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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From policy to practice: what does GenAI use in classrooms actually look like?
EduResearch Matters May 28, 2026 by Meena Jha and Amara Atif Australian universities have moved fast on generative AI (GenAI). Policies, guidelines and statements on academic integrity are now widespread. But in classrooms, a more practical question is taking shape:…
Opinion: Why listening to teachers matters more than ever
TheEducator May 2026 by Naomi Nicholas In November 2025, educators, funders, and sector leaders gathered in Sydney for The Reality of Teaching: Insights from Australia’s Educators, a conversation grounded in lived experience and honest reflection. Hosted by Primary…
Does your child only read graphic novels? That’s OK – it’s helping them build literacy skills
The Conversation May 4, 2026 by Judith Ridge and Robyn Cox Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like: how do I get my child to read something other than comics or graphic novels? But…
National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026…
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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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