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Workshops for Employers/Managers

SUPPORT DYSLEXIC EMPLOYEES, IMPROVE PERFORMANCE, AND BUILD AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE.

Around 10% of the Australian population has dyslexia, meaning most employers will work with dyslexic staff at some point. Many people with dyslexia develop strong coping strategies and perform highly in their roles. However, difficulties can emerge when workplace circumstances change.

 

Common trigger points include:

 

  • Changes to job roles or responsibilities

  • New management styles or ways of working

  • Introduction of new systems or technology

  • Promotion or transition into a new role

 

Without appropriate support, these situations can lead to increased stress, reduced confidence, and underperformance — not because of ability, but because the workplace is not designed inclusively.

 

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DYSLEXIA AND LEARNING DIFFERENCES SUPPORT
DYSLEXIA AND LEARNING DIFFERENCES SUPPORT

Why a Dyslexia-Friendly Workplace Matters

Small, practical adjustments can make a big difference. Inclusive workplaces benefit everyone, not just employees with dyslexia.

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Benefits include:

  • A more open, supportive, and productive workplace

  • Improved staff confidence and morale

  • Reduced stress, absenteeism, and staff turnover

  • Increased motivation, loyalty, and engagement

  • Better efficiency and improved customer service

  • Recognition and use of individual strengths within your workforce

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How We Can Help

We deliver practical Dyslexia Workshops for senior leaders, line managers and HR professionals, focused on building confidence, understanding, and inclusive practices.

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Workshop: Making Your Workplace Inclusive for Employees with Dyslexia & other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs)

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Content includes:

  • Understanding dyslexia and recognising common signs

  • Simple screening approaches to identify support needs.

  • Inclusive recruitment: applications, advertising, and interviews

  • Effective induction practices

  • Reasonable adjustments in the workplace

  • Assistive technology to support employees.

  • Practical strategies to support individuals and get the best from your workforce.

 

Outcome:
Managers leave with clear, actionable strategies to support employees with dyslexia, improve performance, and create a more inclusive and productive workplace.

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Small adjustments. Big impact. A more inclusive workplace for everyone.

DYSLEXIA AND LEARNING DIFFERENCES SUPPORT

There are many quick and cost effective adjustments and accommodations an employer can provide to make the workplace fully inclusive. 

A, 2 hour training session may be all you need to help you make those changes and for everyone to reap the rewards.  Download our flyer or contact us on 0402225051 to tell us your needs and to find out more.

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Preparation of Written Material/Handouts for Education Institutes and Employers

 

Dyslexic students and/or employees often find it difficult to extract information from written materials including handouts for a variety of reasons. Find out how to prepare written material that will help many students and can be put into place to make accommodations that will not single out people with LD. In addition, this explains how to prepare written information to be read using text to speech software and how to make web design easier to access.

Testimonials

Testimonial - MLC Life Insurance

Karen from Dyslexia Support Services Melbourne presented at MLC Life Insurance in Melbourne on the topic of dyslexia to a mixed group of life insurance team leaders in January 2018. Karen’s presentation, which I also attended, was incredibly well received by the group of predominantly young managers who took away a greater understanding of how to identify and manage dyslexia in the workplace. The presentation was highly informative, engaging and fun owing to Karen’s passion and vast knowledge of dyslexia. 

 

Karen also had a one on one consultation with one of our team members who was diagnosed with mild dyslexia following the group presentation. She recommended some effective but simple coping strategies to enable the team member to best manage her symptoms. 

I would highly recommend Karen to any large business or corporate and would happily have her back at MLC in future years to come. 

 

Regards 

Elliott Mitchell 

Consultant 

Employment Relations, Health, Safety & Wellbeing 

MLC Life Insurance 

Level 16, 727 Collins St, Docklands 3008 Australia

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Testimonial- GOTAFE 

“Karen is a wonderful presenter and facilitator and came to the session with a wealth of knowledge about how to support students with disability and specifically, dyslexia. Karen didn’t just present the theory, but also explained practical measures for supporting students with disability and dyslexia in the classroom. We wanted to raise awareness at GOTAFE, we got that, and so much more with Karen. Our Trainers and Assessors and support staff walked away with additional tools to support students with disability and dyslexia at GOTAFE. Thank you Karen, looking forward to having you back.”

Thank you,

 

 

Daniel Gardner (He/Him/His)

Coordinator, Diversity and Inclusion

Strategy and Governance

E DGardner@gotafe.vic.edu.au | T 03 5833 2550 | M 0427 906 299

 

 

Testimony- Defence Forces Australia;

Excellent, clear and informative. Karen was very empathetic in her presentation, which made the topic very interesting. It made me more aware of people with dyslexia and what I might do to help-CS


Excellent, clear and informative. Karen was very empathetic in her presentation, which made the topic very interesting. It made me more aware of people with dyslexia and what I might do to help
-CSest: Defence Forces Australia

 

Excellent, clear and informative. Karen was very empathetic in her presentation, which made the topic very interesting. It made me more aware of people with dyslexia and what I might do to help

  -CS

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