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Adult Literacy

Many of us know adults who also struggle with literacy issues. It may be that someone you know can function in the areas of basic literacy but needs help to develop those skills. Some of us would like to be able to help our kids with their school work, but find the work increasingly difficult as children grow up.

Here are some suggestions that may help an adult that you know to improve their literacy skills.

Reading Writing Hotline

This is a federally funded initiative that is a good first step for adults who want to look at literacy options. They will be able to tell you about programmes that are in your area and right for you. Phone: 1300 6555 06

http://www.literacyline.edu.au/

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)

Throughout Australia the AMEP helps newly arrived migrants and refugees to achieve functional English so they can maximise their settlement opportunities in Australia. The program provides up to 510 hours of learning activities to eligible clients, free of charge to most people. The AMEP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). Free childcare can be arranged for all those in classroom tuition.

In the ACT the program is delivered by the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT). Our aim is to enable new arrivals to increase their opportunities for a more successful and satisfying life in Australia. We provide them with knowledge and skills relating to English language, Australian cultural practices, working in Australia and settlement services.

All new clients have an initial interview with the Educational Placement and Referral Service (EPRS) to discuss their needs and an ideal learning program.

http://www.cit.act.edu.au/about/centres/vocational_college/amep/

Success Through English (AMES)

With New South Wales AMES you can achieve success through English - gain workplace skills, increase your confidence and make friends.

NSW AMES provides English language courses, publications and services to migrants, organisations, international students and volunteer teachers.

http://www.ames.edu.au/

David Kelly, Literacy and Numeracy Co-Ordinator
(02) 6239 0695
dakelly@stedmunds.act.edu.au

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