The
Indigenous Literacy Project Partnership
The Indigenous Literacy Project (ILP) is a partnership between The Fred Hollows
Foundation, The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) and The
Australian Publishers Association (APA). ILP has been operating since 2004
and is supported mostly by the work of volunteers and sponsorship from the
Australian Book Industry.
ILP funds are administered by The Fred Hollows Foundation
who work in consultation with the remote Indigenous communities to purchase
literacy resources.
The ABA purchases books from Australian
publishers and organises for books and resources to be sent direct to these communities.
In 2010 ILP is managed by a small part-time committee and is chaired
by David Gaunt of Gleebooks.
The particular contributions of each partner is outlined below.
- The Foundation is the nominated registered charity accepting the funds raised
through ILP.
- The Foundation liaises with Indigenous communities in remote areas of Australia.
- The Foundation works with The Australian Booksellers Association to identify
and meet the literacy resource needs of Indigenous communities.
The Australian Booksellers Association - www.aba.org.au
- ABA provides communication and advocacy about ILP to booksellers (both ABA and non-ABA
members) and to the International Booksellers Federation. This communication
includes their website, forums, at the ABA conference, in newsletters and by direct
mail.
- ABA provides quarterly reports to ILP committee detailing ILP generated
book orders and their supply to the remote Indigenous communities.
- APA provides sponsorship, direct administrational support and advocacy for ILP.