I want to help someone I know

Noticed a friend who always forgets their glasses? Or a neighbour who relies on you to explain their mail?

They may be struggling with their reading, writing or maths.

Here’s how you can help.

Literacy and numeracy are more than being able to read, write and do everyday maths. Having good literacy and numeracy means being able to apply these skills, often in a digital context, along with oral communication and creative thinking, to the demands of the modern world.

Stories

Two people sitting, with one comforting the other by holding their hand

A 60-year-old former literacy student talks about facing fear and life changing decisions

A moving story from a former literacy student who didn’t allow fear to hold him back.

Cartoon image of a woman sitting at a bus stop reading, and a man standing reading a sign that says 'did you know'

A 26Ten Cartoon by Jon Kudelka

Find out more about having a 26Ten Chat.

Jasson’s story as an adult learner

“I have really enjoyed being able to read the newspaper and so I am now able to talk to others about news articles I have read.”

Acknowledgement of Country

26Ten recognises the deep histories and cultures of the Aboriginal people of Lutruwita/Tasmania, the land’s first storytellers. We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional and continuing custodians of the land, waters and sky. We pay respect to the Elders, past and present, who hold the memories, traditions, culture and knowledge of Country. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose Countries were never ceded.