An initiative by
Talking Matters
in Partnership with EPIT
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This initiative builds on previous work carried out through EPIT’s Innovation Seed Fund which focused on building relationships and partnerships in Te Tai Tokerau, including with iwi, to expand the Talking Matters rich oral language programme into this area. Talking Matters is now partnering with community groups and whānau to provide culturally responsive training and support for oral language development in ways that work for their community.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s literacy has been in decline since the early 2000s with low levels of literacy being prevalent in children with speech, language, and communication needs. Literacy has the power to change this and improve the quality of life for individuals, their whānau and communities.
The Talking Matters Charitable Trust works with whānau, communities, practitioners, iwi and government to build and support language-rich environments for young children. Their aim is to undertake actions and initiatives that support and promote rich early language in order to improve the education and life outcomes for children.