Yamandhu marang
Heading into March, Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) are launching two fundraisers, have two new commercial book titles, we are preparing the delivery of 120,000 culturally relevant books to remote Communities, collaborating with over 90 remote playgroups and supporting remote authors and illustrators in creating 33 books for publishing this year (representing 25 languages!)
We are also very excited to also launch our newest fundraiser, Busking for Change, designed for primary schools. Developed by ILF Ambassador Josh Pyke, this term three fundraiser is a joyful activity incorporating song, music, movement and language. Simply put, students learn a song and fundraise for the ILF. This year, we aim to raise $200,000 for our Community Publishing Projects program, supporting remote Communities to create books in languages they speak at home. Learn more and register your interest here.
Mandaang guwu,
Ben Bowen, Chief Executive Officer
A photo brief would be sent to you in advance.
A professional camera is not required but preferred.
Please note this is a volunteer position.
All images would be credited.
what the Napranum Community find on their Country!
We are indebted to our partner Australia Post for their support with the delivery of Book Supply packs to remote Communities and their ongoing fundraising.
In recognition of the importance of giving, Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) supports employee initiatives to fundraise throughout the year for a nominated charity and in 2023, staff voted to fundraise for the ILF.
A heart-warming thank you to Michelle Barr who has supported the ILF for the third year in a row by reading 50 books over the year! Michelle is aiming to raise $5000 which will allow us to gift over 500 culturally relevant books to kids in remote Communities.
LAUNCHING | Two major fundraisers on 14 March!
We are pleased to launch our 2023 Great Book Swap (GBS) fundraiser with an event at Sydney's Taronga Zoo with invited primary students, and another event at the University of Queensland (UQ), Brisbane. ILF Brisbane based supporters are invited to join ILF Ambassador Dr. Anita Heiss and ILF Co-Patron Quentin Bryce at UQ at 3pm on 14 March. Simply bring a book and a donation and head to the Great Court. This year, we aim to raise $180,000 to gift 18,000 culturally relevant books to children in remote Communities. Great Book Swaps can be hosted anytime throughout the year and are a great fundraiser for schools, businesses and social groups.We are also very excited to also launch our newest fundraiser, Busking for Change, designed for primary schools. Developed by ILF Ambassador Josh Pyke, this term three fundraiser is a joyful activity incorporating song, music, movement and language. Simply put, students learn a song and fundraise for the ILF. This year, we aim to raise $200,000 for our Community Publishing Projects program, supporting remote Communities to create books in languages they speak at home. Learn more and register your interest here.
Mandaang guwu,
Ben Bowen, Chief Executive Officer
CELEBRATING | UNESCO's second year of the Decade of Indigenous Languages by encouraging readers to learn a new word in either an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language.
This month's word is emu in Wiradjuri language! Wiradjuri Country is in central New South Wales.- emu = dinawan
- Phonetics: din-a-won
- Download the audio version here.
CELEBRATING | Winthali Wins Funky Kids Radio Award
Congratulations to Joe Ross, Stacey Bush, Boheme and Remi, the authors and illustrators of Winthali who have won the Funky Kids Radio 2022 Global Children's Entertainment Awards!SHARING | Knowledge with young language workers from across the country
In November last year, ILF staff Jolene, Emma and Ella, who are all proud First Nations women in their twenties, attended the Warra: Indigenous Youth Language Forum held by First Languages Australia.HIRING | Junior Video Editor - Contract Basis
We are looking for a First Nation’s identified student to work on a contract basis to edit video footage for ILF’s marketing purposes.- If you or someone you know has experience in video editing and producing quality video content, please reply by email with resume and details.
HIRING | Photography Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for a volunteer to take photos and videos at the launch of Great Book Swap at the University of Queensland at 3pm.A photo brief would be sent to you in advance.
A professional camera is not required but preferred.
Please note this is a volunteer position.
All images would be credited.
- If this interests you, please reply by email.
MAKING | more stories
PUBLISHING | Two New Commercial Titles
Stori bla brutbrut en bujigat (Story about Mouse and Cat) - available now!
A gorgeous bilingual story written in Kriol and English. A QR code in the book allows readers to listen to the story in both Kriol and in English. The book is written and illustrated by two Aboriginal women from Ngukkur.We Look We Find - available now!
A Thaynakwith and English story written and illustrated by women and children from Napranum Community in Queensland. The story explores the experiences of being on Country with family and Elders. Young readers will love this books great rhyming scheme and fun story aboutwhat the Napranum Community find on their Country!
- Buy We Look We Find
OFFERING | Special Thanks
A huge thank you to Abco Products who have now made donations of over $100,000 to our Book Supply Program, equivalent to over 10,000 books. What an impact!We are indebted to our partner Australia Post for their support with the delivery of Book Supply packs to remote Communities and their ongoing fundraising.
Community Fundraisers
A big thank you to Aussie Homeschool Summit 2023 who are supporting us for the second year in a row and donating $1 from each of their tickets to their yearly online conference.In recognition of the importance of giving, Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) supports employee initiatives to fundraise throughout the year for a nominated charity and in 2023, staff voted to fundraise for the ILF.
A heart-warming thank you to Michelle Barr who has supported the ILF for the third year in a row by reading 50 books over the year! Michelle is aiming to raise $5000 which will allow us to gift over 500 culturally relevant books to kids in remote Communities.
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Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF)Address: PO Box H328, Australia Square NSW 1215
Tel: (02) 9280 0644