[5] These conditions are closely tied to low English literacy rates which limit opportunities in formal employment and access to vital services, with the Joyce Review into Australia’s vocational education and training system identifying low levels of English literacy as a major challenge for the vocational education sector.
[8] The University of New England piloted the campaign model in Bourke, Enngonia and Wilcannia in remote New South Wales, Australia with multiple intakes of students beginning 2012 until June 2014.
[11] As of 2023, Campaigns now run in at least 14 locations across NSW, QLD and the NT, including Yarrabah, Tennant Creek, Ltyntye Apurte, Enngonia, Bourke, Wilcania, Brewarrina, Walget, Collarenebri, Boggabilla, Toomelah and Coonamble.
[13][14] The success of the national literacy Campaign pilot was formally recognised by the Parliament of NSW on 14 May 2014 when a motion moved by Catherine Cusack MLC was passed unanimously.
Pat Anderson is an Alyawarre woman who has received an honorary doctorate and an Order of Australia for her leadership in promoting improved health and educational outcomes.
[26] Aroney is Executive Director of Operations at Brookfield Multiplex, and the Company Secretary and Board member of the Literacy for Life Foundation.
The Literacy for Life Foundation logo appeared in the lower back position on the 2014 jersey[30] and Penrith Panthers Executive General Manager Phil Gould attended the March 2014 graduation ceremony in Bourke.