Discover Devon Barnes' journey spanning over 60 years in speech pathology. As a dedicated professional member of SPELD NSW, Devon's retirement marks a milestone filled with insights on early intervention and her passion for remedying learning difficulties.
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Thank you Wendy Coggins SPELD NSW Professional Member for an incredible 30 years supporting children with learning difficulties.
Think Forward Educators - a community of educators - teachers, school leaders, specialists, allied health professionals, parents and researchers.
At the March 2021 Annual General Meeting SPELD NSW Chair Rhonda Filmer presented three long-standing members with honorary Life Membership.
Anne Davis, Principal, Sophie Roberts, Deputy Principal Instructional Leader and Julie Mavlian, Learning & Support Teacher from Riverwood Public School share their involvement with SPELD NSW.
PosAbility Psychology and Learning Clinic offer specialised learning intervention for children with a range of learning difficulties.
This month Allambie Heights Public School Principal, Angela Helsloot shares their story about moving away from Reading Recovery to an evidence based synthetic phonics approach.
SPELD NSW Member Janelle Ryan tells us why she joined the Teachers' Certificate Course and SPELD NSW.
This month Bronwyn Macindoe Specialist Literacy and Maths Tutor tells us why she chooses the SPELD NSW Tutor membership.
SPELD NSW celebrates 50 years supporting children with learning difficulties.
Exclusive offer for existing SPELL schools
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SPELD NSW News Term 3 2026
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Applications Now Open: Professional Learning Scholarships
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English phonemes – on the tip of your tongue!Â
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Phonics Is Not Just About Sounds and Letters
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SPELD NSW Insights Webinar Series
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Decodable Reader Sample Packs & Free Online Consultation
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Professional Member Snapshot – Devon Barnes
July 11, 2024
Discover Devon Barnes’ journey spanning over 60 years in speech pathology. As a dedicated professional member of SPELD NSW, Devon’s retirement marks a milestone filled with insights on early intervention and her passion for remedying learning difficulties.
Vale Dr Donald Gillies
February 1, 2024
Don Gillies, a valued member of the SPELD NSW Board from 2009 to 2019, died on January 7. In 2021
Thank you SPELD NSW Professional Member Wendy Coggins
November 30, 2021
Thank you Wendy Coggins SPELD NSW Professional Member for an incredible 30 years supporting children with learning difficulties.
Think Forward Educators
June 15, 2021
Think Forward Educators – a community of educators – teachers, school leaders, specialists, allied health professionals, parents and researchers.
Three new Honorary SPELD NSW Life Members
April 12, 2021
At the March 2021 Annual General Meeting SPELD NSW Chair Rhonda Filmer presented three long-standing members with honorary Life Membership.
Member Spotlight Riverwood Public School
February 2, 2021
Anne Davis, Principal, Sophie Roberts, Deputy Principal Instructional Leader and Julie Mavlian, Learning & Support Teacher from Riverwood Public School share their involvement with SPELD NSW.
Member Spotlight PosAbility Psychology and Learning Clinic
March 10, 2020
PosAbility Psychology and Learning Clinic offer specialised learning intervention for children with a range of learning difficulties.
Member Spotlight Allambie Heights Public School
March 6, 2020
This month Allambie Heights Public School Principal, Angela Helsloot shares their story about moving away from Reading Recovery to an evidence based synthetic phonics approach.
Member Spotlight Janelle Ryan
February 10, 2020
SPELD NSW Member Janelle Ryan tells us why she joined the Teachers’ Certificate Course and SPELD NSW.
Member Spotlight Bronwyn Macindoe Specialist Literacy and Maths Tutor
February 10, 2020
This month Bronwyn Macindoe Specialist Literacy and Maths Tutor tells us why she chooses the SPELD NSW Tutor membership.
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