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Premier’s opening message 2026

Premier’s opening message for the Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

Message from the Premier

Dear educators, librarians, parents, carers and families,

It’s my absolute pleasure to invite you to take up the 2026 Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

This year’s theme is ‘Stories to discover. Stories to tell’.

It’s all about discovering new books, and a love of reading.

The Challenge is for children from birth to Year 10. Participants and their parents, carers or teachers are encouraged to set a reading goal and choose from thousands of wonderful books throughout the Challenge.

Parents and carers – we’re going to need your help. Reading together is one of the most powerful ways we can help kids build their literacy skills, and the confidence to pick up books on their own.

Educators and librarians – we can’t do this without you. I hope you can encourage your communities to get involved, and keep them going throughout the Challenge. This letter comes with posters and bookmarks to promote the Challenge, and you can order more by emailing readingchallenge@education.vic.gov.au

The Challenge isn’t a competition. Everyone is on their own reading adventure. Participants who complete their reading goal will get a certificate signed by me and past Premiers of our state.

It’s free to join in, so jump online and head to vic.gov.au/PRC to find out more, and sign up for the Premiers’ Reading Challenge.

Last year I loved hearing from participants about the books they were reading, and I received some beautiful drawings inspired by Challenge stories. So please let me know how it’s going – tell me about your favourite books – by emailing jacinta.allan@parliament.vic.gov.au

Happy reading!

Jacinta Allan Signature

Jacinta Allan Mum of 2 Member for Bendigo East Premier of Victoria

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Updated 16 March 2026

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