Speld Qld Inc

03/06/2026

Speld Qld are hosting a four-day Sounds-Write workshop in Wynnum on the 18th - 19th June & 25th - 26th June 2026. It will be held at Mt Carmel Centre: 73 Pine Street, Wynnum, QLD 4178

To register online, visit our website here:
https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-kp180626f-18-jun-19-jun-25-jun-and-26-jun-2026/

There are still places available in this workshop so if any of your staff are interested, please book without delay!

Sounds-Write is an evidence-based phonics program utilising an exciting and highly successful approach to the teaching of reading and spelling. This four-day intensive course offers an instructional method that is structured, cumulative, sequential and explicit; all of which are strongly recommended for teaching children to read and spell. Progressing through Initial Code to Extended Code, the training includes:

- Clearly structured, easy to follow lesson plans.
- A complete program, manual and printable resources.
- Well designed scope and sequence.

Sounds-Write is developmentally appropriate for beginning readers in Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2, and also offers highly effective intervention for children at all year levels who have fallen behind with their reading and spelling from Year 3 onwards.

You can read more about the Sounds-Write Program here: https://www.sounds-write.co.uk/

02/06/2026

Speld Qld are offering Word Origins: a year 3 to 6 spelling and word study program and we will be coming to Brisbane Bayside!

Wynnum
22nd of June 2026 from 9:00am to 3:30pm
Mt Carmel Centre, 73 Pine St, Wynnum 4178

To register, visit our website here:
https://speld.org.au/product/word-origins-a-year-3-6-spelling-and-word-study-program-kp220626f/

Word Origins is an evidence-informed program from DSF designed to provide the next step in spelling, reading and vocabulary instruction for students in middle to upper primary school and beyond. Designed to follow any high-quality structured phonics program, Word Origins targets student knowledge of the morphological regularities of English, and the etymology, or language of origin, of our vocabulary, and the impact these elements have on spelling, reading, and word knowledge.

Suitable for use in both whole-class and intervention settings, Word Origins includes complete lesson plans, resources, and assessment materials for Level 1 of the program (Levels 2 and 3 to be released in 2025). Teachers currently delivering the program comment on its ease of use, effectiveness, and the way students are hooked on the lesson content.

11/05/2026

Here are our upcoming Sounds-Write courses!

Wilston Course 27th - 28th May & 3rd - 4th June at The O'Shea Centre:
https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-kp270526f-27-may-28-may-03-jun-and-04-jun-2026/

Bundaberg Course 8th - 11th June at Kepnock State High School:
https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-kp080626f-8-jun-9-jun-10-jun-11-jun-2026/

Inala Course 16th - 17th June & 23rd - 24th June at The Blue Fin Fishing Club:
https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-ke160626f-16-jun-17-jun-23-jun-and-24-jun-2026/

Wynnum Course 18th - 19th June & 25th - 26th June at Mt Carmel Centre:
https://speld.org.au/product/sounds-write-4-day-course-kp180626f-18-jun-19-jun-25-jun-and-26-jun-2026/

There are still places available in these workshops so if any of your staff are interested, please book without delay!

For more information about these and any future courses, head to our website: https://speld.org.au/workshop-training/

11/05/2026

Speld is participating in the ‘Support Your Local’ program at Buranda Village this month!

From Friday 1st May to Thursday 28th May, anyone who spends $10 or more in centre, signs up to the Buranda Village e Newsletter and votes for their chosen local club or charity will contribute points toward the final tally.

Every $1 spent = 1 point and the organisation with the most points at the end of the campaign will receive $1,000. There’s also a bonus for shoppers: each qualifying spend enters them into a weekly draw to win a $50 Buranda Village gift card.

If you or anyone you know is shopping at Buranda during this period, please consider supporting Speld by submitting a vote.

For more information, please follow the links -
Campaign details: https://buranda-village.visitlink.me/ZVUarK
Full T&Cs: https://buranda-village.visitlink.me/yHtjzv.

07/05/2026

Be sure to check out the AAEGT's Gifted Awareness Week Online Symposium on the 22nd and 23rd of May. This will bring together an incredible lineup of educators, psychologists, researchers, policy makers, parents, and voices with lived experience of giftedness — all passionate about supporting gifted kids.

Check out the speakers and register via the link in the comments on their post. Tickets are just $50.

This year’s presenter lineup for our Gifted Awareness Week Online Symposium is something special. Educators, psychologists, researchers, policy makers, parents, and people sharing their own lived experience of giftedness. All of them giving their time because they care about getting this right for gifted kids. View our incredible line up of speakers and register now on the website – link in comments. (Tickets just $50)

29/04/2026

UPDATED: This will be on next TUESDAY!

FREE Parent Support Group Session: Support and Intervention in the Early Years!

It is widely recognised that early intervention can support students with reading and writing difficulties. It can be challenging for families to decide what support is needed and when. This group is for families with children from pre-kindy to year 3. It will cover:

-The importance of language in the early years.
-Phonological/ phonemic awareness – what is it and how can practise be supported at home.
-The introduction of phonics (letters and sounds).
-Understanding learning difficulties to offer timely and targeted support.

If you were interested in attending this support group, please register here: https://speld.org.au/product/support-and-intervention-in-the-early-years-lt050526o-05-may-2026/

When: 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Tuesday 5th May
Where: Online via Zoom (once registered, you will be sent the Zoom link on the day of the event)

24/04/2026

📣 The Education Fair is coming to Brisbane this May and Speld Qld will be attending!

📆Sat, 23 May 2026, 9am - 2pm
📍Nissan Arena, Corner Mains and Kessel Roads, Nathan, Queensland, 4111

As Southeast Queensland’s leading Education Expo, it is a one-stop shop for families actively planning their child’s education. From early learning and child care to tutoring and tertiary, it is an unmissable event for anyone looking at education options in southeast Queensland.

It’s a FREE event packed with FREE activities and fun for the whole family!

If you were interested in finding out how Speld Qld can help you and your child, you can find us at Stand #45! We will have some of our lovely Education Advisors and Psychologists available to answer any questions you may have.

🎟 Grab your FREE tickets here 👇
https://educationfair.com.au/get-tickets/

23/04/2026

Speld Qld are offering Word Origins: a year 3 to 6 spelling and word study program and we will be coming to a place near you!

To find out more or register for any of the below courses, please visit our website here: https://speld.org.au/workshop-training/

Our next courses are:

Jindalee
26th of May 2026 from 9:00am to 3:30pm
The Jindalee Hotel, Sinnamon Rd, Jindalee, 4074

Bundaberg
12th of June 2026 from 8:30am to 3:00pm
Kepnock State High School, 43 Kepnock Rd, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670

Wynnum
22nd of June 2026 from 9:00am to 3:30pm
Mt Carmel Centre, 73 Pine St, Wynnum 4178

Word Origins is an evidence-informed program from DSF designed to provide the next step in spelling, reading and vocabulary instruction for students in middle to upper primary school and beyond. Designed to follow any high-quality structured phonics program, Word Origins targets student knowledge of the morphological regularities of English, and the etymology, or language of origin, of our vocabulary, and the impact these elements have on spelling, reading, and word knowledge.

Suitable for use in both whole-class and intervention settings, Word Origins includes complete lesson plans, resources, and assessment materials for Level 1 of the program (Levels 2 and 3 to be released in 2025). Teachers currently delivering the program comment on its ease of use, effectiveness, and the way students are hooked on the lesson content.

22/04/2026

Speld Qld will be attending QASSP's School Leadership Conference from the 13th May - 15th May 2026.

It will be at the Royal International Convention Centre in Bowen Hills. You can find us at Stand #15 where we will have Education Advisors and Psychologists available to answer any questions.

If you would like more information about this conference, or to register, please visit their website: www.qassp.org.au

20/04/2026

FREE Parent Support Group Session!

In Queensland senior secondary schooling, AARA stands for Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments. These are supports provided to assist students with disabilities, medical conditions, or other significant circumstances so they can complete assessments on the same basis as their peers.

Speld Qld's next parent support group will discuss eligibility to apply for an AARA, the common types of adjustment and the process for applying.

If you were interested in attending this support group, please register here: https://speld.org.au/product/access-arrangements-and-reasonable-adjustments-aara-np270426o-27-april-2026/

When: 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Monday 27th April
Where: Online via Zoom (once registered, you will be sent the Zoom link on the day of the event)