We’re so happy you’re keen to help Tasmanians improve their literacy and numeracy!
With your help, someone you know can take steps to change their life:
Better literacy and numeracy means a better Tasmania for all
Good literacy and numeracy skills improve a person’s quality of life. They make it more likely for someone to have a job, earn a good income, be in good health and be involved with family and community.
The children of parents who have the skills and confidence to read to them and help them learn will do better in school.
Communities with higher literacy levels are more resilient and have higher per capita income.
Businesses with more literate workforces are more productive.
individuals and organisations have taken action and joined the 26Ten Network.
have completed training to tutor our adult learners in reading, writing and maths.
Colin from Sorell shares the rewards of being an adult literacy tutor volunteer
“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.”
Julia helps others who’ve made the move to Tasmania
“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.”
Brent’s story
“It’s not just about reading and writing. It’s about being able to operate in the modern environment.”
