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Language Disorder Australia

We provide education, support and advocacy for children and young people with Language Disorder.

Language Disorder Australia (former Speech and Language Disorder Australia – SALDA) is Australia’s trusted network of professionals and services, committed to ensuring extraordinary outcomes — beyond what anyone imagined possible — for children and young people with Language Disorder. With over 40 years’ experience providing high-quality education, support, and advocacy for our clients and their families across the country, we are boldly spearheading a better future for all children and young people with Language Disorder, unafraid to do things differently in the pursuit of our vision. Our multidisciplinary and integrated network of educators and allied health professionals work with our partners, community and government to provide services that consider and address all aspects of life. Through our work at The Glenleighden School, across the education system and via our private allied health clinics, we deliver contemporary, integrated support underpinned by evidence-based research — placing our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. It’s these services which enable us to unlock new pathways that allow children and young people with Language Disorder to forge their own path for success — a path that is uniquely theirs, and which will see them connect and thrive in their communities and find their place in the world. We stand strong in our belief that all children have the right to access quality education and support which addresses their needs, because everyone — no matter our differences — deserves to belong. At Language Disorder Australia, we will keep working to build a world of greater understanding and connection, to allow children and young people with Language Disorder to unleash their full extraordinary potential.

09/10/2025

Developmental Language Disorder Day ( ), now in its seventh year, is celebrated annually around the world with more than 40 countries involved. In 2024, 108 locations across the globe participated in light-up events where landmarks worldwide lit up in purple and yellow to raise awareness.

How you can get involved this year:

Go purple & yellow – Wear the colours, decorate your school or clinic, or light up a local landmark.

Spread the word – Share messages, resources, and stories on your social channels.

Educate your community – Host a talk, workshop, or morning tea to help others understand DLD.

Join the global campaign – Follow and tag to connect with the worldwide movement.

Together, we can keep raising awareness and advocating for children and young people with DLD.

03/10/2025

Teachers, are you looking for practical ways to better support students with Language Disorder?

Here are 5 simple tips you can start using today to help them thrive:

1. “Chunk” and “drip feed” the information - break information into more manageable steps.

2. Face the student when giving verbal information or instructions.

3. Cue the student to attend and listen before speaking or giving instructions.

4. Check the level of understanding - use open-ended as opposed to ‘yes/no’ questions (e.g. “How are the snake and the lizard different?” instead of “Are the snake and lizard different?”).

5. Provide clear and consistent expectations

Want to explore more strategies and practical tips?

👉 Head to the link to read the full resource:
https://languagedisorder.org.au/about-us/our-services/school-support-services/professional-learning/resources/

29/09/2025

As we enter the last few months of 2025, our School Support Services (SSS) has almost reached capacity!

There are still a few spaces available for schools in the Gladstone region and surrounds. If your school has been considering booking with our SSS team, now is the perfect time to secure your place!

For other locations, if you are interested in booking with us or want to be added to the 2026 list, please get in touch!

Thank you to everyone who has booked with us this year! This support means everything to us and the children that benefit.

Interested in booking with us? Get in touch:
https://languagedisorder.org.au/contact-us/

17/09/2025

From Emerald to Capella and Clermont, our latest regional visit was filled with inspiring connections.

We had the privilege of spending time with dedicated educators and school teams who are working hard to support students with Language Disorder in their classrooms and communities 🏫💙

Here’s a glimpse of the journey!

11/09/2025

This term, we welcomed Siahn, a Master of Speech Pathology student, to our School Support Services team.

Working closely with Meg MacKenzie, Senior Speech Pathologist and Team Leader, Siahn has jumped straight into planning, conducting school visits, and writing reports. Her commitment shines through in every task, reflecting both her passion for supporting students with Language Disorder and her drive for excellence.

At Language Disorder Australia, we believe in empowering the next generation of clinicians by providing opportunities for them to learn and grow. By welcoming tertiary students like Siahn, we respect and nurture the profession, give back through service, and live out the values that guide everything we do.

We’re grateful for Siahn’s enthusiasm and for Meg’s outstanding leadership as a clinical educator. Together, they demonstrate what it means to support with excellence and impact 💙

25/08/2025

🌟 Speech Pathology Week 2025 is here!

Running from 24–30 August, this year’s theme is:
✨ Impact through communication.

At Language Disorder Australia, we see every day how communication shapes learning, connection, and confidence. This week, we’ll be spotlighting the vital work of our team, sharing practical resources, and celebrating the impact of speech pathology across Australia.

22/08/2025

Our teams across Language Disorder Australia recently came together for an inspiring internal staff conference, hosted at Mancel College.

Our days were packed with learning, team building, and collaboration as we explored key areas that shape our work with students, including:

- Explicit instruction
- Executive function challenges in students with Language Disorder
- Emotional regulation
- Understanding dyslexia (through insights from the 2025 Delphi consensus definition)
- Building inclusive classrooms through neuroaffirming strategies
- Assistive technology
…and more.

This conference reflects our ongoing commitment to lifelong learning, deepening our impact, and strengthening the way we support students by creating inclusive, language-friendly classrooms that meet diverse needs.

Because supporting students with Language Disorder takes a team that never stops learning.

🔗 To continue your own learning journey, explore our offerings at the Language Disorder Academy here 👉 https://academy.languagedisorder.org.au/home

08/08/2025

Today, Language Disorder Australia attended the Endless Possibilities Conference 2025 at Victoria Park, joining fellow educators, allied health professionals, and advocates committed to inclusive education.

Our thanks to Dr Carly Lassig and the team at Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland for bringing together such a meaningful event.

We greatly valued the insights shared by Kathy Cologon on supporting literacy through a strengths-based approach, and Rhonda Farragher’s strategies to build numeracy skills for learners with Down syndrome and intellectual disability.

Events like these are vital in building shared knowledge, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring that all learners, including those with Language Disorder, are supported to thrive.

04/08/2025

Recently, the Language Disorder Australia team came together for one of our regular all-staff conferences - a rare and valuable opportunity to connect across Mancel College, School Support Services, Bright Door, Corporate Services, and members of our board.

We planned, shared ideas, celebrated our collective impact, and reconnected around our mission: to educate, support and advocate for children and young people with Language Disorder, so they can connect, belong and achieve.

It’s always a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together.

28/07/2025

Coming Soon: Assistive Technology Webinar

Join Angela Weatherly (Specialist Inclusion Educator) and Liz Laws (Team Leader SSS & Senior Speech Language Pathologist) as they explore how assistive technology can support students to access the curriculum, build independence, and engage with reading and writing in meaningful ways.

From low-tech tools to high-tech solutions, this session offers practical strategies and real-world examples that can be easily integrated into classrooms and learning environments.

With a busy Term 3 underway, this webinar has been prerecorded and will be available soon. Keep an eye out for its release, and in the meantime, check out the other professional learning opportunities in our Academy here: https://academy.languagedisorder.org.au/courses

21/07/2025

Available Now: Academy Module 7 – The Practice of Reading Instruction

What does effective reading instruction really look like for students with Language Disorder? Module 7 takes you inside the structured, evidence-based practices that build confident, capable readers.

💡 From lesson planning frameworks to real-world classroom examples, this module is packed with practical strategies you can start using right away, whether you're teaching or providing clinical support.

👀 Watch the teaser trailer now and access the module here: https://academy.languagedisorder.org.au/courses

23/06/2025

From Thangool and Banana to Monto and Moura, our latest regional visit was packed with meaningful moments. We had the privilege of meeting educators and school teams who are doing amazing work to support students with Language Disorder in their schools and communities. 🏫💙

Check out a few snaps from the road!

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88 Jephson Street
Brisbane, QLD
4066

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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http://www.languagedisorder.org.au/

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