Jobs and Skills Australia is leading the development of a new national study on adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills. The Foundation Skills Study consists of four elements:
The survey, known as Understanding Skills Across Australia, will measure adult literacy and numeracy skill levels and form an up-to-date national evidence base to assist researchers, policymakers and program managers improve services related to foundation skills. The survey, which expects to collect up to 10,000 responses from Australian residents aged 15 to 74 years, will provide reliable results at the national, state and territory levels.
The survey will be conducted via face-to-face interviews to ensure everyone, including those with low literacy skills or accessibility issues, has an opportunity to take part.
Given the size and complexity of this survey, Jobs and Skills Australia has contracted research organisation, Roy Morgan, to undertake the data collection and coordinate field operations. Data collection for the survey has commenced across most states of Australia, which is expected to continue until the end of October this year.
A qualitative study to accompany the survey results is also being developed that will provide deeper insights into the personal experiences of survey participants in their everyday lives.
More information
For more information, please see the Foundation Skills Page on the JSA website or email your questions at adultliteracyandnumeracysurvey@jobsandskills.gov.au.
