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

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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SPELL @ SPELD NSW LAUNCH Professional Learning – Online

WHEN: 9:00am - 3:30pm,

29 April 2026

Are you looking to learn more about LAUNCH from SPELD NSW? Join us for this 1-day professional learning workshop to learn about the program and how to implement effectively in your classroom and school.

Assessing and Diagnosing Specific Learning Disorders – Online

WHEN: 11:00am - 2:00pm, 4 sessions starting,

12 May 2026

This online workshop is suitable for Psychologists with an interest in learning more about the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders in the key areas of reading, written expression and mathematics.

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

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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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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Teaching Reading K–2 Starter Bundle

Strengthening Early Reading Instruction: Teaching Reading K–2 Starter Bundle Strong reading foundations begin in the early years of school. Clear routines, explicit instruction and consistent practice across Kindergarten to Year 2 are essential for building confident, capable readers. The Teaching Reading K–2 Webinar Series has been designed to support educators in strengthening their approach to

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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,

Read more
SPELL PL EXTRAS!

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

Read more

Teaching Reading K–2 Starter Bundle

Strengthening Early Reading Instruction: Teaching Reading K–2 Starter Bundle Strong reading foundations begin in the early years of school. Clear routines, explicit instruction and consistent practice across Kindergarten to Year 2 are essential for building confident, capable readers. The Teaching Reading K–2 Webinar Series has been designed to support educators in strengthening their approach to

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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
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