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The Learning Difficulties Coalition

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

21/08/2026

If you are wondering what kind of support your child actually needs, this Team Talk is for you. ⁣
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Join the LDC with Mary Kerba & Natalie Goodwin from award-winning The Hills Learning Centre as they unpack:⁣
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✨ What’s the difference between tutoring and learning intervention?⁣
✨ Who can benefit from learning intervention?⁣
✨ How can intervention support children with diverse learning needs?⁣
✨ What should parents consider when choosing the right support?⁣
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Plus, bring your questions — Mary and Natalie will answer them during the session.⁣
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🗓 22 September 2026⁣
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👉 Register now to join live or watch later on demand.⁣
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🔗 Link in bio⁣
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Save this Reel and share it with a parent, teacher or professional who needs to know the difference. ⁣
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07/08/2026

Join us for out Term 3 Seminar, Voices of Inclusion: Global Perspectives on Supporting Students with Dyslexia, presented by Sophie Evans, Inclusive Educator and recipient of the 2025 NSW Premier’s Inclusive Education Scholarship.⁣
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Drawing on conversations with students, families, educators, and professionals from around the world, Sophie will share powerful insights into what supports students with dyslexia to succeed, the challenges that remain, and practical, evidence-informed strategies to help build more inclusive learning environments.⁣
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Whether you are a teacher, school leader, learning support professional, parent or passionate advocate for inclusive education, this seminar will leave you with valuable ideas you can put into practice.⁣
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📅 Tuesday, 15th September⁣
🕙 10:00 am – 12:00 pm⁣
💻 Attend live or watch on demand⁣
🎟️ Register via the link in our bio or visit the LDC website to secure your place.⁣
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We look forward to seeing you there!⁣
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03/07/2026

Join the LDC and Mary Kerba & Natalie Goodwin from the award-winning The Hills Learning Centre for our Term 3 Team Talk: LEARNING INTERVENTION VS. TUTORING – What Is the Difference?⁣
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If you are wondering whether your child would benefit more from tutoring or learning intervention, this session is for you. Mary and Natalie will explain the key differences, explore how learning intervention supports children with diverse learning needs, and answer your questions to help you make informed decisions about your child’s learning journey.⁣
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🗓 22 September 2026⁣
👉 Register now to join the Team Talk live or watch later on demand.⁣
🔗 Head to the link in our bio to register.⁣
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We can’t wait to see you there! 💙⁣
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25/06/2026

What does effective support for students with dyslexia really look like in practice?⁣⁣
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Join the LDC & Sophie Evans, Inclusive Educator and recipient of the 2025 NSW Premier’s Inclusive Education Scholarship, for an inspiring and thought-provoking Term 3 seminar exploring how we can better support students with dyslexia in inclusive classrooms.⁣⁣
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Drawing on insights from her global scholarship journey, Sophie brings together the voices of students, parents, teachers, and allied professionals to share:⁣⁣
* What’s working⁣⁣
* What challenges remain⁣⁣
* What we can do differently to create more inclusive learning environments⁣⁣
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Through powerful stories, reflections, and real-world perspectives, this session will provide practical insights for educators committed to making a difference.⁣⁣
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📅 Tuesday 15th September 2026⁣⁣
💻 Watch live or on demand⁣⁣
🔗 Registration link in bio. Secure your place today!⁣⁣
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12/06/2026

If you are supporting a child with learning difficulties, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.⁣
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Whether it’s dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or other learning challenges, it can feel overwhelming trying to know what to do next — and that’s exactly why we are here.⁣
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Our FREE helpline is available for parents, teachers, and health professionals supporting children aged 5–18. ⁣
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When you reach out, you’ll be connected with our LDC Committee volunteer team, including child psychologists, speech pathologists, and learning support educators who are ready to listen and guide you.⁣
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No pressure. No judgement. Just real support when you need it.⁣
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📞 Call our helpline on (02) 9806 9960 during business hours⁣
🔗 Find the link in our bio⁣
💬 Or comment “HELP” and we’ll send you the details⁣
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Because every child deserves the right support — and so do you.⁣
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04/06/2026

Supporting a child with learning difficulties? The LDC Membership was made for you. 💛⁣
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As a member you will get:⁣
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* Quarterly newsletters & fortnightly updates ⁣
* Discounts on seminars, Team Talks & publications ⁣
* Access to practical resources & toolkits ⁣
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As a not-for-profit charity, your membership helps us keep our free helpline running, deliver seminars & team talks, and create resources that help children thrive.⁣
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🎁 Join in 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!

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!

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

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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The Hills Learning Centre, U21, 7 Anella Avenue Castle Hill
Sydney, NSW
2514

Website

http://www.ldc.org.au/

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