Frequently Asked Questions of the Books in Homes Australia Programme:

What criteria do you use for assessing a disadvantaged community?

Our assessment may include a combination of the following:

& Primary-aged children living in Australia;

& Living in low socio-economic circumstances;

& Living in remote and isolated areas of Australia;

& Below average reading ability

How does the Programme work?

& Books in Homes Australia raise funds

& New schools are contacted and inducted in Programme.

& A preview pack of 48 titles, book catalogues for each student and book labels are sent to every participating school in terms 1, 2 & 4.

& The students choose and order their books from the preview pack. 

& The children’s book orders are sent to Books in Homes Australia

& Books in Homes Australia orders the new books from Scholastic Australia

& Once the books are sourced, they’re packed and delivered back to the school with book bags.

& The school unpacks the books, writes the child’s name on the book labels provided and sticks the label on the inside of the front cover of the child’s selected book

& Book giving ceremonies are conducted.  Where possible, Books in Homes Australia organises role models to attend to help encourage the children to read. 

What books are on offer?

There are 4 colour coded reading levels with 12 titles each. These titles include picture books, story books, non-fiction, indigenous themed books, activity, and popular series books.

How many Indigenous books are included in each offer?

25% of all books offered are written by Australian Indigenous Authors .

Where do you get the books?

All books are sourced and distributed by Scholastic Australia. 

What outcomes have you seen?

The following outcomes have been noted:

& Children rapidly improved their word recognition skills.

&There has been a significant impact in motivating the children to read for fun.  School Librarians have noticed an increase in the borrowing of books.

& Families are participating more with their children’s reading.

& Children are talking more about books and reading than previously

& The Caught Being Good Initiative has certainly placed a value on books.

I’m interested in getting my school community involved in the Books in Homes Australia Programme.  What do I need to do?

If you believe your school community fits the Books in Homes Australia criteria, please send a written submission explaining why to:

Books in Homes Australia

Locked Bag 888

Milsons Point, NSW, 1565 or

Email info@booksinhomesaustralia.com.au

Donations:

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes.  In Australia donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. 

Fundraising:

How is Books in Homes Australia funded?

The Foundation relies 100% on fundraising.  We are constantly applying for charitable grants and receive generous donations from individuals and organisations.

How much does the Books in Homes Programme cost?

It costs $87.00 per child per year.

How can I help raise money for Books in Homes Australia?

& General donations are most welcome

& Sponsor/donor partner a disadvantaged school in your area

& Host your own fundraising event

& Donate through your pay via our Workplace Giving Programme

& Bequests