The December Read to Me top up reading packs are bringing new books for your child’s story collection – please keep an eye out for them. We hope you enjoy sharing them together over this festive season!
Read to Me is a book gifting program through Raising Literacy Australia that supports children in care to improve their reading and language skills.
The project recognises the importance and access to quality age-appropriate books and encourages positive adult–child interactions to support healthy brain development.
Each child in care will automatically receive free books as gifts until they turn 6 years old, creating a library that they can keep and enjoy for many years to come.
A start-up library launches each child’s reading journey, featuring:
- 10 age-appropriate picture and board books
- a Read to Me library bag
- carer resources, including an activity book and role-modelling DVD.
If you are caring for a child 6 years and under and have not been receiving the reading packs, please talk to your child’s case worker.
How often do we get a reading pack?
Home reading packs of books and resources are sent every 3 months in December, March, June, and September. The books are specially selected based on each child’s age.
What is in my child’s December reading pack?
The December top up reading pack contains four books for your child's growing library.
Other helpful resources
Raising Literacy Australia has a Youtube Channel that share book readings and activity videos – Find out more at: https://www.youtube.com/c/raisingliteracyaustralia
Feedback
Raising Literacy Australia welcomes your feedback on the packs your child receives, it will help us to improve and continue the program. Thank you to everyone who participated in the feedback survey that was included in the September top up reading packs.
Who runs the project?
The Read to Me program is run by Raising Literacy Australia, with support from the Department for Child Protection, Variety – The Children’s Charity of South Australia, Department for Education, Australian Publishing Industry and Cochrane’s Transport. If you have any questions about the Read to Me program you can always contact Janet Leske at janet.leske@raisingliteracy.org.au.
Are any personal details disclosed?
No. Raising Literacy Australia does not receive any personal details about your family or the child in care, as all packs are sent out by the Department for Child Protection.
How do I update my address details?
If you are moving, please update your details with your child’s case worker.