2. Why is 26TEN important?

3. Stories from real 26TEN people 2 case studies in family literacy a southern story and a mother of 7

4. Help is available Thousands of Tasmanians are already getting help 23 literacy coordinators in LINCs and Libraries More than 650 volunteers across the state Many different programs and services are available 3 adult literacy support officers across the state Over 100 specialist teachers and trainers across the state

5. What can you do? Talk openly about the importance of literacy Become a 26TEN member Read to your children Train your staff to help people with literacy needs Promote the use of Plain English Encourage people you know to seek help to improve their skills Become a 26TEN volunteer

6. How can businesses, clubs or organisations help? Become a 26TEN member Develop their own action plan for change

7. 26TEN at a glance 1300 00 2610 26TEN network grants program members program www.26ten.tas.gov.au plain English + awareness workshops awareness campaign

8. 26TEN is about working together to bring about change Everyone knows Everyone is supported Everyone communicates clearly Working together 26TEN is everyone’s business : the 52% challenge

9. Some of our 26TEN members

10. Contact us Phone 1300 00 2610 www.26ten.tas.gov.au email@26ten.tas.gov.au

11. So…what do we know now? Measures: Outcomes versus activity It is long, hard and slow and levels are low building, consolidating or containing? Integrated service models in LINCs Elephants in the room( governments, retention rates, funders, GLOPs, schools) The Thorpedo factor Sustainability after the handout