The Learning Difficulties Coalition

The Learning Difficulties Coalition Not-For-Profit Charity providing support & information for the team around children (5-18 yrs) with Learning Difficulties & related Neurodiversities.

29/05/2026

Supporting a child with learning difficulties? This is for you.⁣
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Whether you are a parent, teacher, or health professional working with children (5–18 yrs) with learning difficulties or related neurodiversities — the LDC Membership was made for you.⁣
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As a member you will get:⁣
* Quarterly newsletters & fortnightly updates⁣
* Discounts on seminars, Team Talks & publications⁣
* Access to practical resources & toolkits⁣
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Your membership helps us keep our free helpline running, deliver seminars, and create resources that help children thrive.⁣
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🎁 Join in May or June and receive a special thank you gift — complimentary On-Demand access to our seminar, Understanding & Supporting Learning Difficulties (valued at $100).⁣
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Simply use code Join&Learn at checkout.⁣
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Head to the link in bio to learn more and join the LDC community!

21/05/2026

If you have ever supported a student who struggles with organisation, focus, getting started, or following things through — you are definitely not alone. ⁣
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That’s why we are so excited for our upcoming Team Talk with Amanda Lecaude of
Unlocking the Key to Executive Function ⁣
Tuesday 2 June 2026⁣
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In this session, Amanda will explore:⁣
* What executive function really is⁣
* How challenges can present differently across ages⁣
* Practical strategies you can start using straight away⁣
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Whether you are a teacher, parent, or allied health professional, this session is packed with practical tools and real-world ideas you can take away immediately.⁣
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✨ Registrations are now open⁣
📩 Link in bio to register or learn more⁣
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We can’t wait to see you there!

Join the LDC for our Team 2 seminar:⁣“Help, I am feeling stressed in my learning and I have exams soon”⁣🗓 Tuesday 19 May...
13/05/2026

Join the LDC for our Team 2 seminar:⁣
“Help, I am feeling stressed in my learning and I have exams soon”⁣
🗓 Tuesday 19 May 2026⁣
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Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to change presenters. The seminar will now be presented by Clinical Psychologists Tracy Macmillan and Christina Thai instead of Maria Ivanka Milic.⁣
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This seminar will explore study stress, test anxiety, and how they can impact academic performance, while sharing practical strategies to help students feel more confident and less overwhelmed.⁣
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💡 Practical, research-backed tools⁣
💬 Opportunities for questions and discussion⁣
🌱 Support for students experiencing learning or emotional difficulties⁣
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👉 Register now to join live or watch on demand later⁣
🔗 Link in bio

Join the LDC for our Team 2 seminar “Help, I am feeling stressed in my learning and I have exams soon” on Tuesday 19th M...
28/04/2026

Join the LDC for our Team 2 seminar “Help, I am feeling stressed in my learning and I have exams soon” on Tuesday 19th May 2026, presented by Senior Clinical Psychologist Maria Ivanka Milic, to better understand study stress, test anxiety, and their impact on academic performance.

Maria will share practical, research-backed strategies to help students manage pressure, along with insights into key risk factors—including for those with specific learning or emotional difficulties.

✨ Real-life experiences + practical tools
✨ Opportunities for questions and discussion

Support students to feel more confident and less overwhelmed.

👉 Register now to join the Seminar live or watch later on demand.
🔗 Join via the link in our bio.

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Harmony Week 🧡At the LDC, we celebrate a world where everyone is valued, respected, and included — exactly as they are.I...
20/03/2026

Harmony Week 🧡

At the LDC, we celebrate a world where everyone is valued, respected, and included — exactly as they are.

It’s a reminder that Australia is at its best when people are treated with respect and everyone feels they belong — at work, at school, in the community, and online.

When we embrace diversity in all its forms, everyone belongs.

Harmony Day 🧡At the LDC, we celebrate a world where everyone is valued, respected, and included — exactly as they are.It...
20/03/2026

Harmony Day 🧡

At the LDC, we celebrate a world where everyone is valued, respected, and included — exactly as they are.

It’s a reminder that Australia is at its best when people are treated with respect and everyone feels they belong — at work, at school, in the community, and online.

When we embrace diversity in all its forms, everyone belongs.

CelebrateDiversity StrongerTogether

16/03/2026

Don’t forget to register for our Term 1 seminar: The Lived Experience of ADHD at School, presented by Associate Professor Melanie Porter.⁣
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In this presentation, Melanie will share:⁣
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• Personal reflections on raising and supporting a child with ADHD⁣
• Insights from her and her university students’ recent research exploring the lived experience of ADHD at school⁣
• Findings from interviews with primary and secondary school students, parents, and teachers⁣
• Key themes emerging across studies — and what they mean for real-world practice⁣
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Melanie will also introduce an exciting new initiative: the development of an “ADHD at School” guide, designed to better support students, families, and educators.⁣
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👉 Register now to join The LDC Live, or watch later on demand.⁣
🔗 Access the registration link in our bio.⁣
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We look forward to seeing you there!⁣
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05/03/2026

We are excited to share that The Learning Difficulties Coalition has been selected to take part in the Local Matters program this month! 🍔💛⁣
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If you are visiting Grill’d Baulkham Hills, you can support us simply by enjoying a meal and placing your token in The LDC jar.⁣
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Your vote will help us receive funding to continue supporting people with learning difficulties through our free helpline, seminars, team talks and resources.⁣
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Every token makes a difference — so if you are in the area, grab a burger and vote for us! 🙌⁣
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📍 Grill’d Baulkham Hills⁣
🗳 Vote for: The Learning Difficulties Coalition⁣
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Thank you for helping us create greater awareness and support for learning difficulties in our community.⁣
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02/03/2026

Join the LDC Management Committee this Tuesday 3rd March for our Term 1 Team Talk: Unpacking the World of Learning Support ✨⁣⁣
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Hear from experienced learning support educators, speech pathologists, and a child psychologist as they share practical advice, expert insights, and real-world strategies to better support your child’s learning journey.⁣⁣
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The Team Talk will discuss:⁣⁣
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• Terminology, personnel, and processes of learning support⁣⁣
• Learning support within and outside the classroom⁣⁣
• Empowering the team around the student to advocate for learning support⁣⁣
• Supporting the development of learning support self-advocacy⁣⁣
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This is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding, ask questions, and strengthen the support network around every learner.⁣⁣
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👉 Register now to join the Team Talk live or watch later on demand.⁣⁣
🔗 Join via the link in our bio.⁣⁣
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We look forward to seeing you there! 💙⁣⁣
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27/02/2026

Ruth Bowron, President of The LDC, shares why our upcoming Team Talk – Unpacking the World of Learning Support is such an important conversation for families, educators and professionals.⁣
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Join Ruth and The LDC Management Committee this Tuesday March 3rd as they unpack the language, roles and realities of learning support — and explore how we can work together to better support every student.⁣
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✨ Clearer understanding⁣
✨ Practical insights⁣
✨ Empowered teams around every child⁣
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Watch the Reel to hear why this session matters — and why you won’t want to miss it.⁣
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🗓 Tuesday March 3⁣
⏰ 7:30pm⁣
💻 Online via Zoom (attend live or watch the replay)⁣
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🔗 Register now via the link in our bio.⁣
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