National Reading Symposium
VOLUME is a free, online national symposium which brings together the broader Australian books and social change sectors to discuss effective approaches for building reading engagement.
Reading is vital for a healthier, happier and more connected country. Regular reading provides better education and employment outcomes, reduces our stress and loneliness, supports social connection, and increases our empathy for others.
Despite these benefits, national literacy and reading rates are declining for children and adults alike.
VOLUME provides a national platform for the books industry to come together to untangle the the issues affecting reading engagement and gain learnings from the social change sector, behavioural science, and international case studies.
The symposium looks at how we might tell a strong, unified story about the benefits of reading, and considered how we might work with partners and government to create a nation of readers.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 VOLUME symposium. The livestream has now concluded. Stay tuned for the recording!
Explore the program: VOLUME 2026
See the full program and speaker line-up for VOLUME 2026.
The 2026 VOLUME: National Reading Symposium is made possible thanks to the support of Writing Australia.
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