Recently DDF has been going through significant change and has now partnered with re:think dyslexia. re:think dyslexia is a global leader that will influence intergenerational change so adults with dyslexia are never left behind. Our mission is to create inclusive environments that enable adults with dyslexia to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. We are pleased to have launched our 2019 Annual Report showcasing all of the amazing achievements of the year. We hope you enjoy reading it. Download now ..read more

Recently DDF has been going through significant change and has now partnered with re:think dyslexia. re:think dyslexia is a global leader that will influence intergenerational change so adults with dyslexia are never left behind. Our mission is to create inclusive environments that enable adults with dyslexia to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. 1 in 10 Australians have Dyslexia[1]. Up to 40% of the prison population have Dyslexia[2].  People with Dyslexia have an attempted suicide rate of 46% higher than the average population[3]. Dyslexic individuals have untapped ..read more

Recently DDF has been going through significant change and has now partnered with re:think dyslexia. re:think dyslexia is a global leader that will influence intergenerational change so adults with dyslexia are never left behind. Our mission is to create inclusive environments that enable adults with dyslexia to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives ..read more

Being diagnosed with dyslexia can help you to understand your strengths, as well as why you might’ve struggled with things that others seem to find easy. A diagnosis can also help family, friends, school, TAFE, universities and employers to know how best to support you in your work, study and home life. It can also help when you need to apply for support services at TAFE or university. As a person who wasn’t diagnosed until my late 20s, I finally had an understanding of what was wrong with me, which helped me to get the support I needed at university. My diagnosis has also helped me to explain ..read more

Did you know that 10% of Australian employees are dyslexic?  This means that 1 in 10 Australian workers need additional support in their day-to-day activities. How equipped is your business to meet these challenges? Dyslexics make up 50% of the neurodivergent community, yet currently, workplaces are not meeting the needs of these individuals. We deliver comprehensive workplace coaching and assessments to support your dyslexic employees to have the right tools in place to meet their work requirements. Our work is informed by evidence-based Australian research conducted ourselves with La Tr ..read more

Leading diverse workforces: Perspectives from managers and employers about dyslexic employees in Australian workplaces Shae Wissell, Leila Karimi, Tanya Serry, Lisa Furlong, Judith Hudson Published: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Dyslexia Special Edition   Study summary As a specific learning disability that affects literacy, dyslexia can present unique challenges for employees in the workplace. However, employees often feel reluctant to disclose dyslexia, for fear of stigmatisation and discrimination. When employers are not adequately aware of the chal ..read more

Dear Dyslexic relies on the support of people like you to help us to keep doing our work, and supporting young people with dyslexia to live their best lives.  If you need some inspiration when you're thinking about a way to get your friends and family involved, check out our list! Fundraising ideas Host a golf day Have a talent night Silent auction Hold a trivia night Ask for donations instead of gifts at your next event Have a trash and treasure sale Casual day at work or school Chocolate or food drive Host a longest lunch Game night / day Raffles School or work sports day Set up a crowd ..read more

Community groups play a critical role in helping everyone to see how close they are to dyslexia. We are 1 in every 10 people – you definitely know someone with dyslexia. By organising your own fundraising activity you can make a contribution, however big or small, to support our work. Whether you decide to host an event, get sponsored by friends or simply ask for a donation, you will be helping us to help dyslexic Australians. If you'd like to get some inspiration for creative ways that you can encourage friends and family to get involved, check out our ideas page, see: Fundraising ideas If yo ..read more

This free webinar was brought to you by Dr Norman Chorn who discussed:  Best practice principles of decision Some of the common myths of decision making How to think and decide strategically Improving your performance under pressure YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDqp5vLSJCI   This is a free webinar provided through volunteers. Please feel free to donate if you enjoyed what you learnt tonight. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. Your support is greatly appreciated in helping us continue the work we are doing.   [DonationAmounts/d14f17fc-5983-47c5-90f2-81fff6 ..read more

Shae Wissell, a Doctoral candidate, is a passionate dyslexia advocate. She is a qualified Speech Pathologist with a masters degree in Public Health and Health Administration. Shortlisted for Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2018, Shae has worked in the health sector as a clinician and manager for the last 13 years. She has worked on major Federal and State health projects, within the Not-For-Profit and Community sectors, and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities to improve their access to health care services. Through her work as a speech pathologist, public health practitioner and h ..read more