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 HarperCollins Publishers

& 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 or have an Indigenous theme.

Where do you get the books?

All books are sourced and distributed by HarperCollins Publishing. 

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