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.
"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."
"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."
“We don’t want anyone to be held back because they can’t read or write.”
26Ten has done multiple interviews with Print Radio Tasmania over the years. Listen to them here!
"If I had a tutor like Anne back at school it really would have made a difference. What I’d say to others is, don’t feel ashamed. Come in and see someone. I feel better in myself, more confident. I can now go to the supermarket and add things up, read the backs of cans and know what is inside."
Ray expresses the positive outcomes the tutoring sessions have given him. “I have been able to read to my grandson,” he said.
"People have noticed a change in me as I used to be shy, but I now have more confidence and I am proud of myself."
"To me, my students never fail. If they can't do something, it means I have to find another way to teach it."
"Every step, that's a step forward. Even if it's two steps forward and one step back, every bit of progress goes toward building that person, and that's just a huge reward to see that."
"This is a place that [inmates] can come, that will be safe, where they will be respected and where we do have something to offer them."
"I can sit down now and listen to the grandchildren, and even with my own kids, listen to their home readers, do their home readers with them, and even read the kids stories. I feel more confident and more happy in my own self."
Kelly started off as a volunteer in the George Town Child and Family Learning Centre, and has continued her learning journey from there.
