Almost one in two Tasmanian adults has difficulty with everyday literacy tasks such as filling in forms, paying bills, following instructions and reading to their children. This workshop explains the impact of low literacy on individuals and on the Tasmanian community. Participants also learn the many causes of low literacy and numeracy in the community and what can be done to help people improve their skills.
The Adult Literacy Awareness Workshop will help you find out more about:
- The extent of the issue in Tasmania
- The impact of low levels of literacy
- What is being done to support adult literacy
- What you and your organisation can do to help.
Morning tea provided.
To ensure a successful event, please:
• Don't attend if you are unwell
• Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else
• Practise COVID safe behaviours
• Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you.
Accessibility:
• The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply.
• Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.
• Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors.
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