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How reading can support children’s health and wellbeing: webinar recording

In this webinar recording, Anna Burkey, Head of Australia Reads takes you through the reading journey, unpacking the skills children develop along the way and the long-term benefits reading brings to their wellbeing and behaviour. Sharing practical examples, this webinar illustrates what educators and parents can do to foster a love of reading in young people.

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literacy , reading , reading habit , reading routine , Australia reads , motivation

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