Tasmanians are invited to celebrate 26TEN Week from Monday 24 October to Saturday 29 October.
This year, 26TEN, Tasmania’s campaign for adult literacy and numeracy, is focussing on the theme, ‘Read, write, count – online’.
26TEN Manager, Sue Costello, said we need to support Tasmanian adults to get online, particularly those with low literacy.
“Many Tasmanians aren’t online because they don’t have the literacy and numeracy skills needed in a technology rich world,” she said.
“Online services are quick and convenient, if you know how to use them. If you already struggle with reading or writing you miss out on those benefits. You may even miss out on some services completely.”
“We can’t assume that everyone can fill in online forms, we know many people can’t. 26TEN is working to change that by raising people’s literacy and numeracy skills. We also need to make sure people are supported in an approachable and engaging way, so they don’t miss out on services.”
If you or someone you know would like to build your literacy or numeracy skills call 1300 00 2610 or email@26ten.tas.gov.au.
26TEN Week events
During 26TEN Week, we are running a 'Times have changed' photo competition to show how digital technology has changed our lives. The two most interesting and funny entries will each win an Apple watch.
Why do so many Australians have poor literacy? Broadcast and Q&A session
26TEN invites you to join us for a screening of the SBS Insight show, Why do so many Australians have poor literacy? After, there will be a Q&A session with people who appeared in the show and are making a difference, including popular maths educator, Dave Tout.
Event details
Tuesday 25 October 2016
4.30 pm – 6.30 pm
Dechaineux Theatre, Art School, University of Tasmania
41 Hunter Street, Hobart
Register at Eventbrite or email@26ten.tas.gov.au.
3 things you can do to help during 26TEN Week
- Understand that low literacy holds many Tasmanians back from getting online
- Help someone get online or like us on Facebook and Twitter and use #26TEN
- Tell 3 people about 26TEN and encourage them to become a supporter
We hope everyone gets involved in 26TEN Week and appreciates that letters and numbers really are the tools for life, including our modern digital lives.