Literacy, numeracy & skills
Learn about literacy, numeracy, and essential skills, with insights into reading levels, digital skills, and inclusive education and communication.
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Item 1
March 31, 2025
Literacy levels in Australia
Learn about the literacy, numeracy and computer skills of people in 24 different countries.
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Item 2
March 26, 2025
Youth literacy
One in 5 young people, aged between 16 and 24, spend at least a year not studying or working. The lost earnings from this ...Excerpt end
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Item 3
March 26, 2025
Numeracy
The numeracy levels in Australia are slightly lower than the international average. The following results summarise what is shown in the graph below, explaining ...Excerpt end
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Item 4
March 26, 2025
First Nations literacy
The gap between the literacy levels of First Nations people and non-Indigenous Australians remains unacceptably wide. While there have been some improvements in literacy ...Excerpt end
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Item 5
March 26, 2025
Computer skills
The PIAAC study looked at competency in problem solving in technology-rich environments (PSTRE). We call this ‘computer skills’. The following results summarise what is ...Excerpt end
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Item 6
March 26, 2025
Literacy
Overall, literacy levels in Australia are above the international average. The following results summarise what is shown in the graph below, explaining the number ...Excerpt end
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Item 7
October 14, 2024
Students with dyslexia – what it can be like and how to support them
Learn what dyslexia is, how reading works, the challenges students face, and how parents, carers and teachers can support them.
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Item 8
September 13, 2023
Do dyslexic-friendly fonts work?
Learn about dyslexic-friendly fonts and tips to connect with dyslexic readers.