The question is, will we continue to fight what may be a rearguard action to defend universal literacy as a central goal of our education system, or are we bold enough to see what's actually happening to our culture? Hugh Mackay actionboldcentral share on social
Actually, I can't imagine anything more tedious than a perfect person, especially if it was someone who also demanded perfection from me. Hugh Mackay demandimagineperfect Change image and share on social
I suspect the secret of personal attraction is locked up in our unique imperfections, flaws and frailties. Hugh Mackay attractionflawfrailty Change image and share on social
Perhaps it's the people whose lives have taken sudden new twists - people who have learned to embrace the creative possibilities of change - who stand the best chance of penetrating life's mysteries. Hugh Mackay chancechangecreative Change image and share on social
Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People are irrational. Hugh Mackay complexirrationallife Change image and share on social
Is it possible that literacy standards are falling because young Australians are growing up in a culture in which they can be entertained and informed, and in which they can communicate effectively, without having to master any but the most rudimentary literacy skills? Hugh Mackay australiancommunicateculture share on social
Reading is a huge effort for many people, a bore for others, and, believe it or not, many people prefer watching TV. Hugh Mackay bearefforthuge Change image and share on social
It's Australian to do such things because, however uncivilised they may seem, it's human to do them. Hugh Mackay australianhumanthing Change image and share on social
Parents should be encouraged to read to their children, and teachers should be equipped with all available techniques for teaching literacy, so the varying needs and capacities of individual kids can be taken into account. Hugh Mackay accountcapacitychild share on social
No one welcomes chaos, but why crave stability and predictability? Hugh Mackay chaoscravepredictability Change image and share on social
