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

The Dear Dyslexic Foundation brings together talented and passionate people from Australia and around the world and gives them an opportunity to work towards our shared purpose: to empower those 16 and over with dyslexia to reach their full potential, through storytelling. We embrace flexible work arrangements with 95 per cent of our team working part-time and virtually. Our team consists of our Board of Directors, our CEO and Founder, psychologists, tutors and trainers. Our psychologists provide comprehensive assessment and support services to ensure you access the right help at the right tim ..read more

Make a referral Thank you for inquiring about Dyslexia Assessment and or other Learning Disability Assessment through the Dear Dyslexic Foundation. You can simply book yourself in for a dyslexia assessment, by completing the form below [form to come]. We’ll then be in touch for more details. If you would like a dyslexia assessment, you can simply refer yourself – you do not need to see a GP first. Once you have submitted the form, we will be in touch within two business days. Generally, we will be able to schedule your assessment within a week. Assessments take a minimum of six hours – usually ..read more

We live in a world of words, and there has never been a more important time in modern history to be literate. For those of us with dyslexia, the challenge is enormous. Estimates are: 1 in 10 of the population has a learning disability Dyslexics are 46% more likely to have attempted suicide, compared to the rest of the population  Dyslexics have poorer mental health outcomes with high rates of depression and anxiety; this starts in primary school  Shanan: The best thing about Dear Dyslexic is it was made by dyslexics for dyslexics.  The online community is really engaging and I’v ..read more