Simple habits could help Australians read more, study finds

New research from Monash University is offering a roadmap to help Australians read more often by turning reading into simple, everyday habits.

The study, with Creative Australia and Australia Reads, follows a recent report which found that about 55% of readers and 50% of non-readers say they read less than they intend to.

The research looks at how to close the gap between wanting to read and actually reading.

 

 

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Featured In Story: Dr Breanna Wright – lead researcher

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 24 March 2026