26Ten - Tasmania's campaign for adult literacy

12/03/2026

26Ten is pleased to invite you to two professional learning workshops. The first workshop is focused on strengthening our practice when working with adults who have been impacted by trauma. The second workshop introduces the free online training tools developed for both practitioners and learners by Pathways Awarua in New Zealand.

Workshop One
Topic: Working with Adults Impacted by Trauma
Facilitator: Jennifer Leahy, Trainer for New Zealand Institute of Training and Leadership
Date: Tuesday 17 March
Time: 1:00–2:30 pm
Location: Libraries Tasmania Hobart Training Room
This session will explore practical, trauma informed approaches for supporting adult learners, with a focus on creating safe, inclusive, and empowering learning environments. The workshop will be focused on engaging adult learners, based on Jennifer’s real-world experience in adult literacy. Jennifer brings significant experience in adult literacy, trauma-informed practice, and training in the adult education sector.

Workshop Two
Topic: Pathways Awarua: Free online self-directed learning for literacy and numeracy foundation skills
Facilitator: Michale Grawe, Professional Learning Manager from New Zealand
Date: Wednesday 18 March
Time: 9.30-11.30 am
Location: Libraries Tasmania Hobart Training Room
This workshop will introduce the online tools developed for educators and learners to support adult literacy and numeracy development. The online platform is flexible and can be integrated in a range of classroom and workplace contexts as well as supporting self-paced as well as guided learning. Michael is an adult educator applying specialist skills in digital software development for the sector.

Please register for either or both of these workshops by emailing:
26TEN [email protected]

Tasmania, here we come! Pathways Awarua workshops with 26Ten - Tasmania's campaign for adult literacy

Next week we’re heading across the Tasman to Tasmania. We’ve been invited by 26TEN to run workshops in Hobart and Circular Head 26Ten - Learn For Life Smithton, and we’re really looking forward to meeting and working with colleagues there.

It’s always a pleasure to connect with people who share a passion for strengthening literacy and numeracy in their communities. During the workshops we’ll be sharing the Pathways Awarua platform and exploring how free, online, self-directed learning can support adult learners, workplaces, and whānau (families) to build skills and confidence.

26TEN is Tasmania’s statewide strategy to improve adult literacy and numeracy. It brings together organisations, educators, workplaces, and communities to support adults to strengthen the reading, writing, maths, and communication skills they need for everyday life and work. The name 26TEN reflects the 26 letters of the alphabet and the 10 digits used in numbers - the fundamental tools people use to participate fully in modern society.

We’re grateful for the invitation and excited to share ideas, learn from others, and be part of the ongoing discussion about supporting adult learners across Tasmania.

See you soon, Hobart and Smithton. 👋

25/09/2025

Every step forward counts. Share your literacy story to help build a stronger, more connected Tasmania – one step at a time. Find out more at https://26ten.tas.gov.au/campaign/26ten-week-2025/

26Ten supports Tasmanians to improve their reading, writing and everyday maths. Call 1300 00 2610 for free help.

26/05/2025

We have two public plain English workshops scheduled for June:
👉 5 June - Burnie Library
👉 17 June - Hobart Library

Register now at https://26ten.tas.gov.au/i-want-to-help/plain-english/plain-english-workshops/

24/03/2025

19/02/2025

We have two public plain English workshops scheduled for March:

👉 20 March - Hobart Library
👉 26 March - Huonville Library

Register now at https://26ten.tas.gov.au/i-want-to-help/plain-english/plain-english-workshops/

19/02/2025

Free support to get a motor bike licence is being offered by the 26Ten Community at the Rocherlea Men's Shed. You bring the bike skills and we'll help build your capacity and confidence to gain a licence. Starting Point Neighbourhood House (formerly ) Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania

Do you currently own and ride a motorcycle or have experience riding one? Are you interested in getting your motorcycle license and improving your health and well-being?

The Gear 4 Life Program is back for 2025! The 12-week program doesn’t teach you how to ride a motorcycle. However, it covers the basics of safety and well-being to help you become a responsible, safe rider. You’ll participate in health workshops and learn key road safety tips to prepare you for riding safe and legally on the road.

If you complete all 12 weeks of Gear 4 Life, you’ll get your Learner’s Motorcycle Test and licence fee covered, plus a $400 voucher for motorcycle safety gear—that’s over $1100 worth of benefits! You’ll walk away with the knowledge and the gear you need to hit the road safely.

Apply now by clicking the link below or by calling Taylor on 0475 889 382, Monday to Thursdays. 🚦🏍️

https://forms.gle/7dnfPGdiebAg7jXh7

18/02/2025

Meet Jade.

Asking for help gave Jade the skills he needed to get ahead at work, and the confidence to help his kids at home.

https://26ten.tas.gov.au/story/jade-adult-learner/

Learn about Jade’s story in the video below.

17/02/2025

Did you know 24% of full-time workers are lonely. Have a chat with a co-worker you don’t normally chat with. Relationships Australia Tasmania have some conversations starters to try:

https://lonelinessawarenessweek.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Conversation-Starters_LAW.pdf

16/02/2025

Which of the following sentences is clearer?

1. Please refrain from submitting duplicate applications.
2. Only submit one application.

The clearer the message, the better the understanding.

15/02/2025

Cervical cancer is preventable with early detection.

Using the self-swab at your healthcare practice or clinic is quick, private, and puts you in control. It is also as accurate as a sample collected by your doctor.