Transcript Karen Ward-Smith 4 May 2012 Our vision and goals ►Vision: Australia, a nation of readers ►Goal 1: For all Australians to understand the benefits.

Karen Ward-Smith
4 May 2012
Our vision and goals
►Vision: Australia, a nation of readers
►Goal 1: For all Australians to understand the
benefits of reading as a life skill and catalyst for
wellbeing
► Goal 2: To promote a reading culture in every
home
► Goal 3: To establish an aspirational goal of sharing
a book with your child every day
“Of course, every year is a year of reading in this
most literate and literary of nations. But in 2012, we
can take time out to affirm the place of books,
reading, ideas and libraries in the fabric of our
nation.
“To that end, I’m proud to announce that the
Australian Government will provide $1.3
million in funding to help make the National
Year of Reading a success. My hope is that the
Year of Reading will be the catalyst for many to
discover and rediscover the joy of reading.
“It is such a fundamental aspect of our social
compact and our vision of ourselves as a nation of
fairness and opportunity. Above all, that we should
be a nation that values its own writers and its own
stories.”
The National Year of Reading
2012
►Promoting the many benefits of reading for
individuals and families, readers and non-readers
►Prompting non-readers to try something new
►Showcasing best government practice
►Linking the many great projects happening across
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
Major National Programs
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5.
6.
Our Story: One Country Reading book club
Are We There Yet
It’s Never Too Late To Read
Read This!
National Year of Reading in the workplace
Festival of Indigenous Reading, Writing &
Storytelling
7. Public Library membership drive
8. The Reading Hour
www.love2read.org.au
Resources for You:
National Year of Reading 2012
www.love2read.org.au
www.love2read2012.wikispaces.com
e-newsletter
Facebook
Twitter
Connections
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
Where To From Here
Evaluation
Funding
The Legacy
Book Wall
http://linoit.com/users/rainrtr/canvases/Book%20Wall%20-%202012
Blogs
http://readingkidblog.blogspot.com.au/
Magazine
http://digital.goodreadingmagazine.com.au/default.aspx?xml=goodre
ading.xml&iid=58176
E-newsletter
http://thelibraryagency.cmail1.com/t/ViewEmail/y/1D5DF2A21E0CA8
1D/04A7420FE16866F6667CCDA886AB700A
Are we There Yet?
www.love2read.org.au/awty.cfm
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Karen Ward-Smith – [email protected] or 0408 051 740
Robyn Ellard - [email protected] or 0412 659919
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Brenda Currie [email protected] or 0406 575 321