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Indigenous Literacy Foundation Indigenous Literacy Foundation i(A139970 works by) (Organisation) assertion
Born: Established: 2005 Broadway, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, ;
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BiographyHistory

'The Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) was founded by Suzy Wilson and set up by members of the Australian Book Industry in 2005 with the core aim of drawing upon the skills and expertise of the Australian book industry to address literacy levels in remote Indigenous communities.'

'The ILF aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of Indigenous children living in remote and isolated regions. This is done through the delivery of books and literacy resources, publishing and visits out to remote communities. In addition, the Foundation advocates to raise community awareness of Indigenous literacy issues.'

In 2024, the Foundation received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world's largest children's book prize.

(Source: ILF website)

Most Referenced Works

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Nginingawila Ngirramini : Our Story Sydney : Lothian , 2015 9635851 2015 selected work biography children's

'In this collection of inspiring pieces, the girls share stories about their heroes, their sacred places and the happiest moments of their lives. With an introduction by Indigenous Literacy Foundation ambassador Dr Anita Heiss and author Pamela Freeman, Nginingawila Ngirramini was created in Sydney as part of the ILF s Create Initiative, a workshop program to improve literacy.' (Source: TROVE)

2016 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Indigenous Children
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