welfare of children and adults with specific learning difficulties
Between 1 and 3 students in every classroom in New South Wales may experience difficulties with learning. We can help.
We are parents, teachers, tutors and professionals with a shared commitment to
early identification, effective intervention and support for children and adults with specific learning difficulties, like dyslexia.
If your child struggles at school or at home with reading, writing, spelling and maths and you’re looking for support get in touch. Not all children will have a specific learning difficulty but it’s important to seek support early.
If you're looking for support start here or contact the SPELD Infoline today.
Latest News
The SPELD NSW office has re-opened for 2021 – We’re here to help
Our friendly and experienced Information and Referral Officers are available to listen to your concerns and provide you with information, support and resources.
SPELD NSW Holiday Closing
The SPELD NSW office is closed from Wednesday 16th December to Monday 11th January 2021. The SPELD NSW Infoline will open on Monday 18th January.
SPELD NSW welcomes announcement of compulsory phonics screening check
SPELD NSW welcomes the announcement that the Phonics Screening Check will be compulsory in NSW public schools from next year.
Upcoming Workshops
Due to the impact of COVID19 in our community, SPELD NSW is offering online professional learning.
SPELD NSW provides professional learning for teachers, tutors, speech pathologists and psychologists. Our workshops focus on evidence-based literacy and numeracy instruction and best-practice approaches to teach and support students with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia.

Literacy Essentials Online – Phonics Phundamentals
WHEN: 3.30-5.30pm,
11 February 2021

Working Memory and Explicit Instruction – March 2021
WHEN: 9:30am - 4:00pm,
9 March 2021

The Dyscalculia Webinar with Judy Hornigold
WHEN: 6:30pm - 8:30pm,
16 March 2021

Little Learners Love Literacy Online Workshop – March 2021
WHEN: 2 day workshop, 9:00am - 3:30pm, 17 March,
18 March 2021

The Heggerty Approach to Phonemic Awareness Instruction – March 2021
WHEN: 12:30pm - 4:00pm,
23 March 2021

Professional Supervision Series, Term 1 2021
WHEN: 1pm-3.30pm on 18th Feb, 4th March, 18th March,
1 April 2021
Online Store
You can purchase decodable readers, C-Pens, phonemic awareness kits, Understanding Learning Difficulties guides and other literacy and numeracy resources for schools, teachers, tutors, speech pathologists and families from the SPELD NSW online store. SPELD NSW members receive discounts on decodable readers and other resources.