1. Literacy and Health Effective partnerships in VET Stephen Black & Jann Dillon

2. A research study • 2007-8 NCVER funded project: Literacy and Numeracy Development in Partnership • LLN and Health • ‘Health literacy’ – the concept • The LLN needs of health sector workers • Cross-sectoral partnerships

3. A ‘scan’ for partnerships • Research method – Reading Writing Hotline database • TAFE Institute contacts The key features of LLN/Health partnerships included: • The LLN provider took the first step • The degree of ‘integration’ varied

4. Key feature continued • LLN provider ‘flexibility’ in timetabling and resources • Some role conflict for LLN staff • Pedagogy varied but the philosophy was consistent • Social capital outcomes (e.g. bonding, linking) • Short term funding – the main impediment

5. Blue Mountains College and the Salvation Army • The partnership and how it began • The rehabilitation program • The role of LLN • The realities of off-campus LLN provision

6. Blue Mountains case study continued • The outcomes for clients • The significance of the partnership for the Salvation Army • The significance of the partnership for Blue mountains TAFE