The ERL Literacy For Life Forum was held on Tuesday 9 of September at Quest Wantirna. The event showcased work being done by community groups to address literacy, and provided a platform for the Eastern Regional Libraries to launch its Literacy Strategy.
Over 100 people attended the day to hear informative presentations, learn about the literacy challenges facing our communities, and to discuss innovative ways this challenge is being addressed.
If you were able to attend Literacy For Life, we'd like to thank you for helping make the event a fantastic success! The entire team hopes you were both engaged and informed by the event's speakers, and perhaps have taken some great literacy-promoting ideas home.
Presenters from the day included: Robin Black, Brendan Fitzgerald, Guy Masters, Ronni Kahn, Dean Groom, Michael Taylor, Liz Grigg, Judith MacPherson and special guest Ramona Koval. Literacy for Life was expertly facilitated by radio broadcaster and author Derek Guille.
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If you missed the day or perhaps would like to find out more, seven PDF presentations from the event are downloadable at the links below. Most include contact details if you'd like to get in touch with the presenter. As always, you can contact your nearest Eastern Regional Library branch on 1300 737 277.
- Literacy for Life - Main Show
- Robin Black - 26TEN Call to Action
- Michael Taylor - Literacy for Life
- Dean Groom - The Negotiations of Play
- Guy Masters - Yarra Ranges Early Literacy Project
- Brendan Fitzgerald - Go Digi & Infoxchange
- Judith MacPherson - Outer Eastern Literacy Program
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| Brendan Fitzgerald discusses the valuable work Infoxchange is doing with Australia Post as part of the Go Digi program. |
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| The attendees finding their seats. |
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| Researcher Dean Groom, educates and entertains regarding the value of games in our society, especially as a learning tool. |
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| Derek Guille introduces the event's next speaker. |
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| Dusty checks tickets and distributes bags at the door! |
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| Guy Masters discusses his experiences managing the Yarra Ranges Early Literacy Project. |
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| The crowd gathers to hear ERL CEO Joseph Cullen. |
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| Michael Taylor talks about literacy and numeracy in the workforce. |
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| The libraries' dynamic Community Outreach trio present a special storytime to close the event. |
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| From left to right: Felicity, Rusty Arnold and Ajne in action at the event! |
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| Ronni Kahn discusses the amazing work Oz Harvest is doing to nourish our community. |
The Eastern Regional Libraries would like to thank the speakers for their valuable contribution, as well as the wonderful audience for the enthusiastic engagement. It was a pleasure to present and we look forward to improving literacy in the future!
