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Readings Foundation Libraries
The Readings Foundation support Next Steps Australia by donating grants for libraries of children’s books to domestic violence refuges in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Children exposed to family violence are at higher risk of developing behavioural and emotional issues. Connecting and engaging with a parent or caregiver through reading can assist in the recovery from family violence. Reading not only develops language and literacy skills but allows an opportunity for the child and caregiver to bond.
In 2024, one thousand age-appropriate, carefully curated books, suitable for ages ranging from birth to eighteen years, were distributed to five rural Victorian refuges.
Next Steps Australia also provided bookcases to house and display the books. These vibrant and enticing libraries are freely accessible for children and their caregivers to relax and spend quality time together.
In 2025, The Readings Foundation have expanded their partnership with Next Steps Australia by granting libraries to seven refuges across metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria.
