SPELD NSW | Support for Specific Learning Difficulties

Learn, Grow and Thrive with SPELD NSW

Between 1 and 3 students in every classroom in New South Wales may experience difficulties with learning. We can help.

SPELD NSW provides support, advice, learning and resources through the provision of professional learning and resources for educators, and advice, information and resources for families.

We are committed to early identification, effective intervention and support for children and adults with specific learning difficulties, like dyslexia

If you are teacher, interventionist or family member of a student who struggles with reading, writing, spelling or maths and you’re looking for support get in touch.

Upcoming Workshops

We thank you! When you choose to learn with SPELD NSW you are supporting our not-for-profit organisation to continue its work in supporting people with specific learning difficulties.

Reading Intervention Course – Applications Now Open for 2026!

WHEN: Time and date to be confirmed

30 November -0001

The Reading Intervention Course is SPELD NSW’s specialist course for educators and allied health professionals looking to offer small group and one-on-one tier 3 intervention in reading. This specialist course has new resources, new content and modules to help build your expertise to deliver evidence-based reading intervention for struggling readers.
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UFLI Foundations Workshop – Parramatta

WHEN: 8:45am - 3:45pm,

24 July 2026

UFLI Foundations is an explicit and systematic phonics program that introduces students to the foundational reading skills necessary for proficient reading.

UFLI Foundations Workshop – Parramatta

WHEN: 8:45am - 3:45pm,

30 October 2026

UFLI Foundations is an explicit and systematic phonics program that introduces students to the foundational reading skills necessary for proficient reading.

Online Bookshop

Purchase decodable readers, Understanding Learning Difficulties guides and other literacy and numeracy resources for schools, teachers, tutors, speech pathologists and families. Member Discounts available.  

Decodable Readers K-2

A wide range of quality decodable readers suitable for students in K-2, available in individual sets and Classroom Packs.

Intervention and Catch-Up Resources

Engaging and effective decodable readers and other resources for use with students who are working to catch-up their reading skills and undertaking intervention.

Literacy Resources

Resource books and guides including AUSPELD Understanding Learning Difficulties. Talk for Writing and Vocabulary resources and phonics games and activities.

Maths Games and Activities

Fun and effective range of maths games and activities.

Australia has a reading problem.

One third of Australian children can't read proficiently. SPELD NSW is working to close the literacy gap.

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Help us create free and low cost resources for families and teachers
Sponsor teachers to attend SPELD NSW Professional Learning Workshops

Latest News

Donate before 30 June

Help Keep Literacy Support Accessible

Every year, thousands of families and educators turn to SPELD NSW for trusted information, practical resources and evidence-based guidance. Your donation helps us continue providing free support and information for parents and carers, while keeping expert literacy training and resources accessible and affordable for teachers and schools. When families have access to trusted support and

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Stewart Financial Assistance

Applications Now Open: Professional Learning Scholarships

Applications Now Open: Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships Applications are now open for Round 2 of the Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships. Through the generosity of our donors, these scholarships provide NSW teachers with access to evidence-based professional learning designed to improve outcomes for students with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Scholarships are available

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SPELD NSW Insights Webinar Series

SPELD NSW Insights Webinar Series

Introducing SPELD NSW Insights Webinar SeriesA new webinar series designed to support you—when you need it most. SPELD NSW is pleased to launch the Insights Webinar Series, rolling out across Term 2—a collection of focused, practical professional learning sessions designed to support educators, leaders, families, and allied health professionals. Each webinar is concise and purposeful,

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Donate before 30 June

Help Keep Literacy Support Accessible

Every year, thousands of families and educators turn to SPELD NSW for trusted information, practical resources and evidence-based guidance. Your donation helps us continue providing free support and information for parents and carers, while keeping expert literacy training and resources accessible and affordable for teachers and schools. When families have access to trusted support and

Read more
Stewart Financial Assistance

Applications Now Open: Professional Learning Scholarships

Applications Now Open: Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships Applications are now open for Round 2 of the Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships. Through the generosity of our donors, these scholarships provide NSW teachers with access to evidence-based professional learning designed to improve outcomes for students with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Scholarships are available

Read more
SPELD NSW Insights Webinar Series

SPELD NSW Insights Webinar Series

Introducing SPELD NSW Insights Webinar SeriesA new webinar series designed to support you—when you need it most. SPELD NSW is pleased to launch the Insights Webinar Series, rolling out across Term 2—a collection of focused, practical professional learning sessions designed to support educators, leaders, families, and allied health professionals. Each webinar is concise and purposeful,

Read more

Contact Us

If you are looking for support for your family, yourself, your student or your school contact us.

AUSPELD strives to ensure that all Australian students are successful learners and that all teachers are equipped with the essential knowledge and skills they need. In the last 12 months, the state SPELDs have supported students and teachers Australia-wide: 

assisted and supported over 32,000 teachers and allied health professionals
30000
provided 857 days of evidence-informed training, Australia-wide
500
assisted and supported over 79,000 families and individual students
70000
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