The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation

"Some students are so excited to get new books and have indicated that they nearly have a shelf of books at home. It is so wonderful to hear them be so excited!" - Educator at participating Breakfast Library school

Today is National Close the Gap Day, calling on all of us to work together to improve life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Strong literacy, in both English and Indigenous First Language, is a key piece of this mission, flowing on to touch every aspect of a community and a life. Health, wellbeing, safety, success, employment and independence are all connected to literacy and education. Now more than ever, the work needs to continue to champion educational equality and help shape a fairer education system for all. #CloseTheGap #literacyisfreedom

Here’s to you! Because of your support, this year alone 1,214 children and young people across Australia have already been gifted a Literacy & Numeracy Pack for back-to-school time, giving them the vital tools they'll need for a strong year of learning ahead.

Today, ALNF is celebrating International Women's Day. We want to thank and honour all the brilliant, inspiring and powerful women we are privileged to work alongside every day. Thank you for helping to create a more equal world for the next generation! #IWD2025

Literacy is the gift that keeps on giving, bringing better health, education, and opportunities over a child's lifetime.

Want to double your impact? See if your employer will match your donations to ALNF! You'll be helping us on our mission to make literacy a reality for all Australians, and bringing twice the happiness to marginalised communities across the nation.

Strong and flourishing Indigenous First Languages are a powerful tool in closing the gap and creating a fair and thriving society. Language plays a key role in identity, education, health and wellbeing outcomes and is crucial to the vitality and strength of First Nations communities. #internationalmotherlanguageday #IDIL

Many hands make literacy work! Our friends at Haleon have donated over 300 beautiful and inspiring children’s books to our Share-A-Book program, amplifying our mission to get more quality books to children and families across some of our most marginalised communities. Thank you for bringing joy to children and helping them on their journey to becoming readers and leaders. We can’t wait to send these out! #BuildingBrighterFutures #ShareABook #haleonanz

"We value the work of ALNF. Our school officers feel valued when they are offered your training. I notice that they are energised and confident when returning to the class with new knowledge. We are also very appreciative of the resources and books you donate to our children. We highly value reading and these books allow us to surround our children in written language." - ALNF Early Language & Literacy course participant, Palm Island.

We are hiring!   ALNF has a part-time position for a motivated Business Development Manager to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of marginalised Australians.  This is a Business Development Manager (BDM) role in the education and technology sectors focusing on identifying and capitalising on opportunities that drive growth and innovation within educational institutions and suppliers, government departments and technology companies and suppliers. This role requires a strategic blend of market analysis, relationship building, and sales expertise tailored to the unique dynamics of the edtech industry. For more information and to apply visit: https://buff.ly/4aYtOWI