Lindsay, Adult Literacy Tutor

Lindsay's story

Lindsay from Sorell tells us why he volunteers as an adult literacy tutor.

“Participating in the Adult Literacy Tutor Program helps me keep my mind active, alert and focused in my retirement. I enjoy helping people and watching them improve through their tutoring sessions. I also enjoy my students company.”

Find out more about being an adult literacy volunteer.

Robin's story as a volunteer

"Failure was not an option, though, as the future growth of each learner that I was offered was dependent upon me sending them away from each session with greater knowledge, confidence and belief in themselves."

Houston's Farm - building reading and writing skills

"I said you can't read can you, and he said no. I said well, don't be embarrassed about that. We'll help you through this."

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: Lindsay, Adult Literacy Tutor