What we do

We work with the community to improve literacy levels in children from infancy. Our specially designed early childhood initiatives help families to engage and read with their children as early as possible so they can reach their full learning potential. Our initiatives include:
  • Book Gifting
  • Building Home Libraries
  • Featured Stories
  • Read to Me
  • Mentoring Emerging Artists

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Professional Learning

We provide professional learning through a series of learning modules and workshops which integrate literacy rich practices in the home, schools and community services. Our professional learning modules and workshops incorporate evidence-based research and effective hands-on methods. Areas of learning include:

  • Building Foundations for Early Learning
  • Inclusive Literacy Practices
  • Developing Oral Language
  • Language Development through STEM
  • Victorian School Readiness

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News

Featured stories

We enable families and the early childhood sector to choose high-quality, age-appropriate books for young children and to encourage regular, shared reading experiences. Check out this month’s selection.

  • Books for Babies

    • This is Me
    • Sally MorganBuy Now
    This is Me

  • Books for Toddlers

    • Wombat Can't Sing
    • Kylie StewartBuy Now
    Wombat Can't Sing

  • Books for Preschoolers

    • Bev and Kev
    • Katrina GermeinBuy Now
    Bev and Kev
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75% of children in out-of-home care do not complete 12 years of education. RLA’s Read to Me program, which directly supports the literacy development of these children, is in critical need of funding to future proof it’s delivery. We need your help to support some of Australia’s most vulnerable children. Pledge your support now, visit link in bio. #literacymatters #literacyisfreedom #literacyforall #literacy #socialjustice #earlychildhoodeducation #equality #help #vulnerability#wellbeing #bestlife #givenow #thrive #advocacy #fundraising #children #child #parents #care #give #donate #philanthropy

75% of children in out-of-home care do not complete 12 years of education.

RLA’s Read to Me program, which directly supports the literacy development of these children, is in critical need of funding to future proof it’s delivery.

We need your help to support some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.

Pledge your support now, visit link in bio.

#literacymatters #literacyisfreedom #literacyforall #literacy #socialjustice #earlychildhoodeducation #equality #help #vulnerability#wellbeing #bestlife #givenow #thrive #advocacy #fundraising #children #child #parents #care #give #donate #philanthropy ...

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Jun 21

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The first five years of a child’s brain development sets them up for life. We need your help to keep delivering age-appropriate literacy programs, to ensure children are hitting key developmental milestones to thrive. Your generosity has the power to provide children with skills for life. Pledge your support now, visit link in bio. #literacymatters #advocacy #fundraising #literacyisfreedom #literacy #earlychildhoodeducation #firstfiveyears #thrive #wellbeing #families #newborn #schoolready #earlyyears #babybrain #earlychildhood #babies #newbaby #parents #family #children #brain #booklover #booklove #momlife

The first five years of a child’s brain development sets them up for life.

We need your help to keep delivering age-appropriate literacy programs, to ensure children are hitting key developmental milestones to thrive.

Your generosity has the power to provide children with skills for life.

Pledge your support now, visit link in bio.

#literacymatters #advocacy #fundraising #literacyisfreedom #literacy #earlychildhoodeducation #firstfiveyears #thrive #wellbeing #families #newborn #schoolready #earlyyears #babybrain #earlychildhood #babies #newbaby #parents #family #children #brain #booklover #booklove #momlife ...

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Program Partners & Supporters

  • Government of South Australia
  • The Advertiser
  • Variety - the children's charity
  • Carthew Foundation
  • Cochrane's - Driven to Deliver