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News & Events

Growing Stars - Parent Guidebook

We are pleased to share that the Growing Stars Parent Guidebook is now available for our community. This guidebook brings together the key ideas, strategies… More…

Posted: 18 November 2025

Dyslexia Download Online Forum for youth (16+) and adults on next week!

Dyslexia Download our monthly online forum for youth and adults is on next Thursday evening 15th May at 7pm with our wonderful volunteer Sally. No registration… More…

Posted: 8 May 2025

View our 2024 End of Year Achievements Video!

Each year we make a small video with all our end of year statistics, achievements and some cool feedback. Click here to view the 2024 video on our You Tube… More…

Posted: 10 April 2025

Funding Announcement - Catalytic Foundation

We are incredibly grateful and proud to announce that we have received a grant from the Catalytic Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to the wellbeing of… More…

Posted: 31 March 2025

Share Your Story! - Dyslexia Champions Project 2025/2026

Dyslexia Champions Project. Last year we were grateful to receive funding from Te Puna Tahua The Lottery Grants Board for our Dyslexia Champions Project. We… More…

Posted: 24 March 2025

Upcoming Event! - Neurodiversity Panel Discussion in Queenstown.

Neurodiversity Panel Discussion - Diagnosis and Literacy for Neurodiverse Adults. Our Learning Advisor Chris Cole is one of the panellists for this event… More…

Posted: 13 March 2025

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