26Ten supports Tasmanians to lift adult literacy and numeracy skills
26Ten unites business, community and government in a statewide effort to raise adult literacy and numeracy levels. Our name comes from the 26 letters of the alphabet, and the ten digits we use for counting.
Since 2012, 26Ten has been Australia’s only statewide, comprehensive and long-term response to lifting adult literacy and numeracy. It has tri-partisan political support.
26Ten has a plan
The 26Ten Tasmania Strategy sets a framework for action by the whole State – business, community groups, government, education and training providers, and individuals, who want to live in a State where all adults have the reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills they need for work and life.
It has three goals. We want a Tasmania where:
- Everyone knows about adult literacy
- Everyone is supported to improve their skills and help others
- Everyone communicates clearly.
You can be part of the solution
The 26Ten Network includes over 1000 organisations and individuals who promote 26Ten and have 26Ten action plans to address literacy needs in their workplaces and communities.
The 26Ten Coalition
The 26Ten Coalition are influential Tasmanians who encourage their sectors to support adult literacy and numeracy. Sectors include community, health, education, law, adult learning and skills, agriculture, disability, aged care, and state and local government.
The 26Ten Team
The 26Ten Team implements the 26Ten Tasmania Strategy with members of the Network and Coalition. Our roles cover literacy, plain English, administration, teaching, volunteering, communications, community development, and bringing people together to make a difference.
We offer free services for communities, employers and people to build their skills
- 26Ten Workplace Grants provide employers with up to $65,000 for projects to lift workplace literacy and numeracy skills.
- 26Ten Communities: Local Literacy for Work and Life program provides longer-term funding that unites people and organisations to provide help where and when it is needed, creating lasting improvement in adult literacy and numeracy skills.
- 1300 00 2610 helpline guides and refers Tasmanians seeking help.
- 26Ten Chat is a five-step guide to help start a conversation with those who struggle with reading, writing or everyday maths.
- 26Ten website focuses on building collective action for the 26Ten Network and informs Tasmanians about adult literacy programs and services, and how they can get involved.
- 26Ten communications campaign informs the community of the benefits of adult literacy and numeracy skills and how the 26Ten network can help.
Free statewide workshops to build understanding and clarity
- 26Ten adult literacy awareness workshops improve understanding of the complex issues around adult literacy and show how people can help.
- Plain English workshops promote clear communication that enhance access to information for all Tasmanians.
