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.Â
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.
Make a difference by supporting SPELD NSW. Register for our Dyslexia Aware webinars, share our free digital resources, or donate today.
New Ways To Learn with SPELD NSW
We know that great professional learning isn’t just about attending a course on a particular day. It’s about having access to quality learning when you need it, being able to revisit and build on your knowledge, and having practical resources that help turn learning into practice. That’s why we’ve created new ways to learn with SPELD NSW, for individual educators and for whole schools.
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. Â
Decodable Readers K-2
Intervention and Catch-Up Resources
Literacy Resources
Maths Games and Activities
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
Understanding Reading Difficulty Profiles (Insights Series For Specialists) – Online
WHEN: 3:30pm - 4:30pm,
22 October 2026
Intervention for Maths Difficulties: High Impact Strategies, Assessment and Program Options – Online
WHEN: 12:00pm midday - 3:30pm, 4 sessions starting,
26 October 2026
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
Literacy Difficulties and Children’s Mental Health Webinar
Join Dr Deanna Francis from the Black Dog Institute for an important Dyslexia Awareness Month webinar exploring the relationship between literacy difficulties and mental health in primary school-aged children. Learn why children with reading difficulties are at increased risk of anxiety and discover practical, evidence-based strategies to support their learning and emotional wellbeing. Monday, 26
Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle
Build Your Knowledge and Save with Our Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle As part of SPELD NSW’s Be Dyslexia Aware activities, we’re making it easier for individuals, educators and schools to build their understanding of learning difficulties and practical ways to support learners. Our Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle brings together four practical webinars: Understanding Blending for
Save up to 20% at the SPELD NSW Bookshop
To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month and support our Be Dyslexia Aware campaign, SPELD NSW is offering up to 20% off storewide at the SPELD NSW Bookshop until 1 December 2026. The SPELD NSW Bookshop provides teachers, tutors, allied health professionals and families with access to carefully selected, high-quality resources that support explicit and systematic literacy
Literacy Difficulties and Children’s Mental Health Webinar
Join Dr Deanna Francis from the Black Dog Institute for an important Dyslexia Awareness Month webinar exploring the relationship between literacy difficulties and mental health in primary school-aged children. Learn why children with reading difficulties are at increased risk of anxiety and discover practical, evidence-based strategies to support their learning and emotional wellbeing. Monday, 26
Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle
Build Your Knowledge and Save with Our Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle As part of SPELD NSW’s Be Dyslexia Aware activities, we’re making it easier for individuals, educators and schools to build their understanding of learning difficulties and practical ways to support learners. Our Learning Difficulties Webinar Bundle brings together four practical webinars: Understanding Blending for
Save up to 20% at the SPELD NSW Bookshop
To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month and support our Be Dyslexia Aware campaign, SPELD NSW is offering up to 20% off storewide at the SPELD NSW Bookshop until 1 December 2026. The SPELD NSW Bookshop provides teachers, tutors, allied health professionals and families with access to carefully selected, high-quality resources that support explicit and systematic literacy
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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:Â