Karen is a Dear Dyslexic Community Member, who shares her story of how Dear Dyslexic has supported her. How did you first hear about Dear Dyslexic? I was at professional development for the Australian Counselling Association. Someone, there was speaking to me about Dear Dyslexic. What was your situation at the time you first found Dear Dyslexic? I was working in the disability sector and also with children at a Rudolph Steiner School as the extra lesson practitioner and in private practice. I was enthusiastic that tired and stressed as you know we always have to work extra hard to compensate ..read more

I would like to thank Premier Daniel Andrews, Parliamentary Secretary for Schools, Tim Richardson and Advisor Liam Moloney for attending and supporting this year's Annual Gala Resilience the Courage to Fall and Rise. Guest Speaker Jackie French, the award winners, our sponsors including Blick Creative Industries, Elite Roads, the DDF team including Event Manager Laura Coote, DDF Board Chair Christine MacJouvelet and the fundraising committee who worked tirelessly day, night and weekends non-stop for the last few months to put this year’s gala together and made it a really success. Thank you to ..read more

A privilege to have had the opportunity to speak with Senator Amanda Stoker last night in Parliament House talking all things dyslexia. Thank you Ananda and your team especially Julie Harvie for all the work you are putting in to making a difference for those with learning disabilities ..read more

Did you see the news today? Thank you Trevor Watts Shadow Minister, Queensland for sharing your story today and helping us raise awareness for those of us who are challenged by dyslexia and also showcase our amazing strengths, courage and resilience? This is what we are all about! Thank you to the Office of Trevor Watts they have been wonderful in helping us launch our campaign Trevor Watts. They have worked tirelessly over the last month to ensure every Minister in Queenland Governement wore the Red Ribbon and accessed our Workplace Factsheet. Thank you to Elysia and the team. Thank you just ..read more

Dear Dyslexic strongly advocates for change through education and awareness-raising activities these include: Dear Dyslexic Podcast Series  The Dear Dyslexic Podcast Series was developed as a way of sharing stories through speech rather than text. The podcasts provide the opportunity to listen to the lived experiences of those with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. A regular series with a range of fascinating guests from right across the dyslexia spectrum. Listen to the Dear Dyslexic Podcast Series. National Campaigns  Each year we call on those in higher education and the wo ..read more

We are excited to launch this video with Shadow Minister Trevor Watts for Corrections, Board Patrol and Police public shares his experience of having dyslexia and what life was like for him growing up with our Board Director James Sedman. Amazing story and so courageous. Thank you, Trevor Watts and Senator Amanda Stoker, for all your support during the National Dyslexia Awareness Month campaign and for helping us spread the word through storytelling! "I would get the letters jumbled up. I didn't know I was dyslexic I just thought I was stupid." [DonationAmounts/37b051c6-27ae-4ff0-b04f-f7e ..read more

At the Foundation what is important to us is that everything we do is underpinned by evidence-based research. That’s why we’ve partnered with La Trobe University to undertake research, which supports young people and adults with learning disabilities, enjoy better mental wellbeing and feel included and respected in their workplace. This is the first time an organisation in Australia has undertaken research like this. It’s an exciting time! HEC19254 Research project 2 - Looking from the Outside In - Dyslexia and the Workplace The purpose of this study is twofold. Firstly, we will seek to b ..read more

Trevor Watts Queensland Shadow Minister for Police, Counter-Terrorism and Corrective Services launches the National Dyslexia Awareness Month in Queensland Parliament on the 16th of October wearing the red ribbon and opening sharing his personal story of dyslexia for the first time. Amazing courage, strength and resilience. Thank you so much, Trevor, for sharing your story with us. I would get the letters jumbled up. I didnt know I was dyslexic I just thought I was stupid. [DonationAmounts/37b051c6-27ae-4ff0-b04f-f7e8893b8170 ..read more

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CEO and Founder Shae Wissell speaks with Denise Kuchmar from Plenty Valley FM radio about dyslexia and the #Facesofdyslexia2021 Campaign. Take a listen to what Shae has to say. Listen now ..read more