We collect real stories from real people and organisations about what better literacy and numeracy and clearer communication has meant for them, their families and their communities.
Together, these stories show how 26Ten has made a difference for Tasmanians in a way that numbers and statistics cannot.
"Through the 26Ten program I've gained more skills and more confidence with my maths and English. I've also learnt that with the right support, it's possible to learn again."
"It is satisfying to see clients grow in confidence and self-esteem as new skills are learnt and goals achieved, things which they previously may have thought were unobtainable."
"Ditch pot boilers such as hereinafter, whereas, requisite, and all those other expressions that are just packing, and are not really necessary." (The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG)
"It's not just about reading and writing. It's about being able to operate in the modern environment."
"This project has allowed [our staff] to take on a bigger role within the business ... and it's really given them more confidence in what they're doing, knowing they can work it out for themselves."
"This project has allowed [our staff] to take on a bigger role within the business ... and it's really given them more confidence in what they're doing, knowing they can work it out for themselves."
"26Ten helps us to reflect and consider the different audiences we have and the best way to clearly speak to each audience."
"We support 26Ten’s aim of ensuring that all adults have the reading, writing and communication skills they need to live a life that’s of value to them."
“We don’t want anyone to be held back because they can’t read or write.”
"I’m getting there. I’m not down here anymore… but I want to get up the top. It might take me six, twelve months… but I don’t care. As long as I get to where I want to go.”
“I’m able to raise my head and walk around and go ‘yeah I can do this now’, I can do things that I never thought possible. I’m living life the way that I never thought possible.”
“You know you want to do something about it and that now is the time to do it. It doesn’t matter how old you are, or how young you are, but … once you’ve started you get the confidence that you, y’know, that you can, and it builds up from that, it just builds up and builds up.”
