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."
"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."
"Through this program I've met wonderful and caring people who like me, love to be able to help and improve other people's life through education."
"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 also given us another opportunity to talk about plain English generally, and what that means to the business, and to emphasise that gone are the days that you need to use long words and complicated sentences in a business-related document. The theme is always keep it simple and transfer the message as clearly as possible."
"Some of the guys weren't super keen to use iPads ... but when they saw how it was going to make their jobs easier, and that it wasn't as hard as what they thought it might be, they were pretty keen to learn some new skills."
"I was so proud of myself because I sent five words to her to say how was she going, or how are you ... and now, you just do the motions on it, and you don't even know you've sent it. Yeah, thumbs up, go for it. It sounds scary, some of it still is scary for me, but go outside your comfort zone, just get into it."
"It's not just about reading and writing. It's about being able to operate in the modern environment."
"The need for our workforce to develop with technology, to be able to excel in these roles, is important."
