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.
At age 48, Mick accepted the challenge to improve his literacy and numeracy skills.
"I think that the guys have actually bonded a lot better because of their understanding. [They've] not only learned to understand the policies and procedures more, but because of that, they've helped each other, and so the whole atmosphere in the last six months has changed in a very positive way."
"Deb's taught me you just need to understand a few words in an email and you can work out what it's about. She's very understanding and helps me with forms and other paperwork."
"We've seen huge benefit in CatholicCare. I think any organisation that has the opportunity to work with 26Ten, it's a fantastic opportunity to support their organisation and ultimately the clients that we are all working to support."
The aim for the 26Ten Circular Head community is for residents have the literacy and numeracy skills to achieve their learning and employment goals.
“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.”
“I just never expected it to have a snowball effect and affect other facets of my life.”
"26Ten is a good idea. People out there should know that there's opportunities available for them. All the infrastructure is there. All they have to do is walk in and put their hand up."
A moving story from a former literacy student who didn't allow fear to hold him back.
"I enjoy helping people and watching them improve through their tutoring sessions."
