Literacy Legends
Literacy Legends
Podcast Description
Why are so many Tasmanians illiterate, and what’s being done about it?
Four disabled storytellers uncover the uplifting stories of Tasmanians who are working hard to improve literacy stats in Tasmania. Each episode reveals heartfelt stories of passion and dedication for lifting literacy across Tasmania. From a Dolly Parton lover to an alien called Bic.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Focuses on impactful literacy initiatives and personal narratives, highlighted through episodes like Skills for Life detailing life lessons at a café, and Digital Literacy showcasing technology's role in supporting students. Other themes include early screening for literacy challenges, innovative teaching methods, and community efforts like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Why are so many Tasmanians illiterate, and what’s being done about it?
Four disabled storytellers uncover the uplifting stories of Tasmanians who are working hard to improve literacy stats in Tasmania. Each episode reveals heartfelt stories of passion and dedication for lifting literacy across Tasmania. From a Dolly Parton lover to an alien called Bic.
Almost half of Tasmanian adults lack the literacy skills they need to get by. Annalise Haigh drops into Hobart’s Hamlet Café for a mocha and a chat with their Training Manager Amy Lawler and employee Charles.
Customers love Charles. He’s always on for a good chat. Annalise finds out how waiting tables and taking coffee orders has led Charles to his dream of one day learning to drive a car.
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Talent: Amy Lawler (Training Manager at Hamlet) and Charles
Host: Annalise Haigh
Producer: Honor Marino
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