Colin, Adult Literacy Tutor

Colin's story

“As a former high school teacher, I can fully appreciate the benefits the individualised learning experience the 26Ten, Libraries Tasmania program affords.

I personally find it rewarding to be able to offer the flexibility of content across both literacy and numeracy our clients need, at both a time and place convenient to them, in an encouraging atmosphere.

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.”

There are over 1300 adult literacy volunteers around Tasmania. They work with Libraries Tasmania to support people who want to build their skills in reading, writing, spelling and maths. If you are interested in finding out more, head to our Volunteer with 26Ten page.

Ray's story as an adult learner

Ray expresses the positive outcomes the tutoring sessions have given him. “I have been able to read to my grandson,” he said.

Jenny Dodd, CEO of TasTAFE, volunteer Fiona Armstrong and Kate Warner, Governor of Tasmania

Award winning 26Ten volunteer

"I really enjoy seeing people's confidence soar when their literacy improves, and they suddenly realise what they are capable of."

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.

Success story: Colin, Adult Literacy Tutor