About Us
SPELD SA is a not-for-profit organisation providing advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who care for, teach, and work with them.
About us
For over 50 years we have been delivering a range of services to the community including educational training, parent workshops, educational consultations, psychological assessments, tutoring, literacy intervention programs and extensive resources through our library and bookshop.
SPELD SA works with the Department for Education, Catholic and Independent schools, as well as universities, TAFE colleges, and other organisations.We are a preferred supplier of Professional Development to the Department for Education and work in partnership to deliver workshops for parents in rural, regional, and remote locations in South Australia.Our organisation is governed by a council of dedicated professionals.
We believe in
Our Vision
Improving literacy rates and making education more inclusive in South Australia through our expert guidance, excellent services, and exceptional support for students with learning difficulties.
Our core purpose
Supporting and empowering students with learning difficulties to be confident and engaged in their education.
We are parents, teachers and professionals with a shared commitment to early identification, effective intervention and support for individuals with specific learning difficulties.
Leadership Team
Laura McLachlan
Chief Executive Officer
Kerry Williams
Director of Teaching and Learning
Skye McLennan
Director, Psychology and Clinical Services
Lynette Robinson
Marketing and Communications Manager
Angelik Pishas
Literacy Clinic and Speech Pathology Manager
SPELD SA Council
Mark Parsons
Chair
Michael McEwen
Secretary
Abbey James
Committee Member
Jayne Ayliffe
Committee Member
Steve Wright
Committee Member
Jarrod Carter
Committee Member
Marisa Maio Mackay
Committee Member
Michael Goudas
Committee Member
Lydia de l'Amour
Committee Member
Sally Robins
Committee Member