24/08/2025
Can you help the Reading Grandies?
The Book Club committee is trying to help in raising the literacy age of children in Albany. Some children come to school having never opened a book or listened to a story from a book. They get a lot of screen time, but print is not part of this activity. Did you know that 44% of Australians read at a level below the required success rate for finding meaningful employment and success in our society? We have started a group called “Reading Grandies”. Both men and women are welcome to join. We go into schools and read to children ‘most at risk’ from all ages and stages. If you can spare just one hour per week, we would love your help.
Please contact us through our page or email [email protected] to register your interest.