The Whole of Community Engagement (WCE) initiative received a clear message when working closely with Aboriginal leaders, six remote NT communities, and other stakeholders over the past three years. Being able to speak, read, write, learn and communicate in English and to apply these skills in life is viewed as essential by those Aboriginal adults who have educational aspirations for themselves, their family and community. From the broad consultation processes associated with the initiative we know that there is much work to be done in relation to English LLN policy and provision for Aborigina
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The Whole of Community Engagement (WCE) initiative received a clear message when working closely with Aboriginal leaders, six remote NT communities, and other stakeholders over the past three years. Being able to speak, read, write, learn and communicate in English and to apply these skills in life is viewed as essential by those Aboriginal adults who have educational aspirations for themselves, their family and community. From the broad consultation processes associated with the initiative we know that there is much work to be done in relation to English LLN policy and provision for Aboriginal people in the NT.
This Report presents statistics about the NT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult population, who we define as being aged 15 years and over. It uses multiple data sources that can provide information about parts of the picture showing NT Aboriginal adult competency in English LLN. This includes: the population and geographical context; the cultural and language diversity of NT Aboriginal peoples; an investigation of characteristics that are related to LLN competency; an assessment of English language, literacy and numeracy levels from different sources; a socio-economic overview.
The Report's purpose is to increase insight and understanding of the extent of low levels of adult Aboriginal LLN, who it is affecting, and areas of greatest need. It provides a basis for consultation to inform collective action and to inform or prompt further research. Our vision is a long-term joint commitment to policy and action, and the resourcing of workable models and systems for those individuals, families and communities who aspire to learn and use English and maths in their lives.
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Authors:
Shalley, Fiona; Stewart, Allison
Published:
[Casuarina, Northern Territory], Whole of Community Engagement Initiative, Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous Leadership, Charles Darwin University, 2017
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: [88] p.
