Learning Links

29/05/2026

Learning doesn’t happen in isolation.

For many students, challenges with emotional regulation, peer relationships or managing frustration can affect how they participate in the classroom and engage with their learning.

Our Links at School – Psychology program provides structured, school-based psychological support designed to strengthen the skills that underpin successful learning. Working alongside educators, our psychologists support students to build emotional awareness, develop practical coping strategies, and strengthen social and behavioural skills.

When these foundational skills are supported within the school environment, students are better positioned to participate in class, navigate challenges and stay engaged in their education.

With over 50 years of experience in learning and development, we understand the many factors that can influence a child’s progress - and the value of practical, evidence-based support delivered where students learn every day.

Thanks to the generous support of Dooleys Lidcombe up to 50 students in their local community will be supported to build skills that strengthen both learning and wellbeing.

If your school would like to learn more about our School Support Programs, or you're a funder wanting to create meaningful, measurable impact in your local community - we invite you to visit our website and make an enquiry. https://bit.ly/School_Support_Programs

28/05/2026

Ever wonder what a child’s speech therapy session looks like?

Speech therapy isn’t just sitting at a desk and repeating words.

It’s fun, playful, and built around your child’s needs.

Using a combination of games, puppets, flash cards, and tech tools, speech pathologists can support children with communication, language, listening, understanding instructions, social interaction, pre-reading skills and confidence - all while having loads of fun!

At Learning Links, our friendly speech pathologists work with children and families to build communication skills in practical, supportive ways.

Visit our website or call 1300 003 900 to learn more about speech therapy support for your child.
www.learninglinks.org.au

27/05/2026

Ever wondered what a child psychologist does? Check out our new article!

A paediatric speech pathologist is a mental health professional who supports children with learning, development and wellbeing challenges.

26/05/2026

Are you supporting students with ADHD? This article may be helpful to you:

Classroom adjustments to help students with ADHD reach their full learning potential. Here are some simple strategies for teachers to try.

25/05/2026

Is your child finding maths tricky, or do you support students who need stronger maths foundations?

https://www.learninglinks.org.au/resources/teaching-maths/

This Learning Links article shares simple strategies for teaching maths, with a focus on foundation skills like counting, place value and the four operations.

It explains why clear instruction, regular practice, visual supports and concrete materials can help children build confidence with maths. It also includes practical tips for supporting students who need extra time to develop these skills.

A helpful read for parents, carers and educators looking for clear, practical ways to support maths learning.

Strategies to improve the way you are teaching maths foundation skills. Explicit Instruction · Counting · Manipulatives · Worded Problems

22/05/2026

Many children experiencing learning and developmental difficulties are trying incredibly hard at school - but without the right support, even simple classroom tasks can become overwhelming. Difficulties with literacy, numeracy, attention or learning differences can quietly impact confidence, participation and a child’s sense of belonging.

For many families, accessing assessments and specialised learning support is simply out of reach due to financial pressure, long waitlists, or limited local services. Without early support, children can begin to disengage from learning and fall further behind their peers.

This is why community partnerships are so important - helping ensure children can access support early, before small challenges become lifelong barriers.

Since 2021, Learning Links and Twin Towns have worked together to support more than 200 local children through early intervention and targeted learning support programs.

With the support of Twin Towns, local children have accessed school-based assessment clinics and targeted numeracy intervention programs designed to identify learning difficulties early and provide practical support before children fall further behind. Additional funding through the Learning Opportunity Fund also helped provide specialised literacy and numeracy support to students experiencing significant learning challenges who may otherwise have missed out due to financial hardship.

These programs are about more than academics. They help create opportunities for children to participate with confidence, stay engaged in learning, and feel supported at school - building stronger foundations for their future.

💚 Thank you to Twin Towns for your ongoing commitment to helping local children access the support they need to learn, participate and thrive.

Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts

21/05/2026

What are the benefits of Blocked Therapy?

Our Manager of Speech Therapy, Liz Bell, recently joined on the to discuss the enablers and barriers to delivering supports in therapeutic blocks.

In this snippet, Liz shares how Blocked Therapy can support meaningful progress by providing focused, consistent therapy over a set period of time.

🎧 Listen to the full episode via

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20/05/2026

When your child is struggling at school, it’s not always easy to know why.

You might notice challenges with learning, attention, behaviour, confidence or emotions. But without the right support, it can be hard to know what your child needs next.

A Learning Links assessment helps build a clearer picture of your child’s strengths and support needs, so you can move forward with greater confidence.

You don’t have to work it out alone.

Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call with one of our psychologists to talk through your concerns and understand the next step.

Visit our website or book your Discovery Call via the link below
https://ow.ly/te8750Z21VH

18/05/2026

Are you currently supporting children with ADHD? You may find our ADHD Fact Sheet Useful.
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What looks like a “simple task” can feel very different for a child with ADHD.

Listening to instructions, blocking out distractions, sitting still, remembering steps, starting homework and believing “I can do this” can all take much more effort than we realise.

For teachers, these moments might look like a student not listening, rushing, calling out, avoiding work or falling behind.

For parents, it might look like homework battles, forgotten instructions, big emotions after school or a child saying, “Everyone else can do this. Why can’t I?”

But for many children with ADHD, it’s not about laziness, defiance or a lack of effort. It’s about hidden barriers that can affect learning, confidence and participation every day.

With understanding, patience and practical strategies, we can help children with ADHD feel seen, supported and capable of learning.

Want to learn more about ADHD and how to support your child or students? Visit our website for more articles and resources.

www.learninglinks.org.au

15/05/2026

The Federal Budget includes new investment in earlier support for children, including developmental checks, preschool inclusion, school support, family information and Thriving Kids.

Learning Links welcomes the focus on earlier support and clearer pathways for families.
But implementation matters.

Too many children still fall into the “missing middle” - children with real learning, developmental or wellbeing needs who do not qualify for long-term funded support.

At Learning Links, we believe support should begin when concerns first appear, not only after difficulties become more serious.

Visit the "News and Events" page on our website to read more.

14/05/2026

Today is National Apraxia Day

Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a motor speech disorder that affects a child’s ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech. Early support and speech therapy can make a meaningful difference in helping children build communication skills and confidence.

For information and support options for speech therapy for children, visit our website www.learninglinks.org.au