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
Talk for Writing: 2 Day Introductory Workshop – Online
WHEN: 9:00 am - 3:30pm, 2 days starting,
25 June 2026
UFLI Foundations Workshop – Parramatta
WHEN: 8:45am - 3:45pm,
24 July 2026
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
Intervention and Catch-Up Resources
Literacy Resources
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.
Help us create free and low cost resources for families and teachers
Sponsor teachers to attend SPELD NSW Professional Learning Workshops
Latest News
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
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,
SPELL Professional Learning EXTRAS!
Introducing SPELL @ SPELD NSW Professional Learning EXTRAS! We are pleased to introduce SPELL @ SPELD NSW Professional Learning EXTRAS! — a new series of bite-sized webinars and on-demand modules, rolling out across Term 2. Designed to support educators implementing the SPELL program, these sessions provide practical guidance on key aspects of spelling instruction and
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
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,
SPELL Professional Learning EXTRAS!
Introducing SPELL @ SPELD NSW Professional Learning EXTRAS! We are pleased to introduce SPELL @ SPELD NSW Professional Learning EXTRAS! — a new series of bite-sized webinars and on-demand modules, rolling out across Term 2. Designed to support educators implementing the SPELL program, these sessions provide practical guidance on key aspects of spelling instruction and
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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: