Literacy is more than words on a page. It is story, identity, culture, connection and confidence.

This NAIDOC Week, Read Write Now recognises the important role language, storytelling and culture play in learning. For many people, literacy is deeply connected to lived experience, family, community and the confidence to participate in everyday life.

Respectful literacy support starts with listening. It means recognising the strengths each learner brings, building trust, and creating learning opportunities that are practical, meaningful and connected to the person’s life.

At Read Write Now, we believe learning starts with respect — and that literacy can help people share their stories, strengthen confidence and take part more fully in their communities.