FACT There are 46% of Australians who don’t have the literacy skills to meet the most basic demands of everyday life and work. ►Adult Literacy and Life.

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FACT There are 46% of Australians who don’t have the literacy skills to meet the most basic demands of everyday life and work. ►Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey 2006

Productivity Commission Links between literacy and numeracy skills and labour market outcomes August 2010 An improvement in literacy and numeracy skills from level 1 to level 3 would: ► increase the likelihood of labour force participation by about 15% for women and about 5% for men ► increase hourly wage rates by about 25% for women and 30% for men

The difference over a working life +$165k+$185k -$600k Low level literacyImproved literacy Without the literacy skills to hold down a job

Key dates ►16 July 2009: ALIA Public Libraries Summit in Canberra ►w/c 12 July 2010: launch to the book trade at the Australian Booksellers Association conference, Brisbane, and the library world at Impact 2010, Albury, and online launch – ► 14 February 2011: 365 countdown and soft launch – patron announcement, first enewsletter, wiki, guide ► 14 February 2012: launch to the public

What will turn us into a nation of readers? ►Belief in the positive power of reading

What will turn us into a nation of readers? ►Belief in the positive power of reading ►Access to books and inspiration for struggling and reluctant readers

What will turn us into a nation of readers? ►Belief in the positive power of reading ►Access to books and inspiration for struggling and reluctant readers ►Good government policy and practice

What will turn us into a nation of readers? ►Belief in the positive power of reading ►Access to books and inspiration for struggling and reluctant readers ►Good government policy and practice ►A joined up approach involving individuals and organisations who are passionate about reading

The National Year of Reading 2012 will: ►Promote understanding of the many benefits of reading for individuals and families, readers and non-readers

The National Year of Reading 2012 will: ►Promote understanding of the many benefits of reading for individuals and families, readers and non-readers ►Prompt readers to try something new

The National Year of Reading 2012 will: ►Promote understanding of the many benefits of reading for individuals and families, readers and non-readers ►Prompt readers to try something new ►Showcase best government practice

The National Year of Reading 2012 will: ►Promote understanding of the many benefits of reading for individuals and families, readers and non-readers ►Prompt non-readers to try something new ►Showcase best government practice ►Link together all the many great projects that are already happening around Australia

In 2012 A whole heap of of amazing, fun activities will take place around Australia and online, so people of all ages, from different backgrounds, can discover and rediscover the joy of reading It’s a partnership between libraries, educators, writers, publishers, retailers, trade associations, professional bodies, politicians and all the organisations that do such a great job promoting reading, writing and literacy

Australian Library and Information Association Public Libraries Western Australia State Library of Western Australia State Library of Tasmania State Library of Queensland Public Libraries Victoria Network State Library of Victoria Public Libraries South Australia State Library of South Australia Public Libraries New South Wales (Country) ACT Library & Information Service Public Libraries Australia Northern Territory Library The campaign will be driven by the founders: State Libraries and library associations representing every state and territory Australian Library Suppliers’ Association State Library of New South Wales Public Libraries New South Wales (Metropolitan)

Australian Library and Information Association Public Libraries Western Australia State Library of Western Australia State Library of Tasmania State Library of Queensland Public Libraries Victoria Network State Library of Victoria Public Libraries South Australia State Library of South Australia Public Libraries New South Wales (Country) ACT Library & Information Service Public Libraries Australia Northern Territory Library The campaign will expand through partnerships: already we have active support from key reading and literacy organisations, and there are many more meetings to follow in 2011 Australian Library Suppliers’ Association ABC - SBS Australia Council for the Arts Australian Booksellers Association Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation Australian Publishers Association Australian School Library Association Australian Speech Pathology Association Australian Society of Authors Children’s Book Council of Australia Get Reading Indigenous Literacy Project Vision Australia Writing Australia Little Big Book Club Centenary of Canberra Central Queensland University The Wheeler Centre The Pyjama Foundation Allen & Unwin Hachette Omnibus/Scholastic Penguin Walker Books Premiers’ Reading Challenges State Library of New South Wales Fremantle Children’s Literature Centre Public Libraries New South Wales (Metropolitan)

Local initiatives will be supported by four major national programs 1. Library membership drive

Local initiatives will be supported by four major national programs 1. Library membership drive 2. One Country Reading

Local initiatives will be supported by four major national programs 1. Library membership drive 2. One Country Reading 3. Workplace literacy campaign

Local initiatives will be supported by four major national programs 1. Library membership drive 2. One Country Reading 3. Workplace literacy campaign 4. The Reading Hour

Local initiatives will be supported by four major national programs 1. Library membership drive 2. One Country Reading 3. Workplace literacy campaign 4. The Reading Hour Plus ►Website ►Media push ►National partnerships

We will reach readers and non-readers through … public libraries, school libraries, mobile libraries, State Libraries, prison libraries, classrooms, booksellers, supermarkets, superstores, independent retailers, sports clubs, book clubs, magazines, newspapers, radio, TV, cinemas, Facebook, websites, chatrooms, GP surgeries, maternal and child health nurses, hospitals, aged care facilities, child care centres, kindergartens, hotels, travel operators, coffee shops, employers, festivals, events, online book shops, colleges, community groups, local government, playgroups, early literacy educators, health centres, charities, scout and guide groups – any way we can …

What happened in the UK in 2008 ►6,000 National Year of Reading events ►2.3 million new public library members ►12% more children from lower socio-economic groups becoming library members and 5% more parents from these groups saying they read with their children every day (20% compared with 15%) ►23,000 more boys taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge ►Reading For Life legacy

National Year of Reading Facebook Twitter More information: Sue McKerracher Donna McDowell

Three topics for discussion ►What is your ambition for the National Year of Reading? ►How can you use the national campaign? ►What initiatives would you like to see happening in your sector?