Rosalie is a criminologist, an accredited facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal , and a clinical speech pathologist with more than 30 years’ experience. In 2013 Rosalie founded a charity, Chatter Matters Tasmania , to bring literacy and parent-child attachment programs to Tasmania’s Risdon Prison. She was awarded 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year for the work she began at the prison. She is grateful for the platform this recognition has afforded her to promote the value of ki...
Oct 30, 2019•Season 2Ep. 18
ear Dyslexic Board Member, Christine MacJouvelet Christine originally trained as a primary school teacher and has a strong background in education and financial services. She has taught at all levels including kindergarten and primary as well as adult education at institutions such as Victoria University, the Salvation Army and NMIT Preston. She developed and ran the ‘Able Sports Programme’ for the Australian Sports Commission and Vic Sport and Recreation. Christine has also worked full time at ...
Oct 29, 2019•Season 2Ep. 17
Jacqueline recently completed her PhD in Sociology, focusing on dyslexia and Learning Difficulties with a particular interest in working with adult students in higher education and in workplaces. She has a background in teaching with a Master of Education. Jacqueline is a PhD tutor who supports adolescents Browse Media File adults who have dyslexia and learning disabilities within Queensland. She has previously worked with a range of organisations as a Teacher and Disability Officer. She now pro...
Oct 28, 2019•Season 2Ep. 16
Professor Rufus Black is the Vice Chancellor and President at the University of Tasmania. He has extensive tertiary education experience and many years working in government and corporate roles. Rufus holds degrees in law, politics, economics, ethics and theology from the University of Melbourne and Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.
Oct 27, 2019•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, I talk to Dr Grainne Cleary about science and wildlife ecology. Not the first topics that come to mind for a dyslexia podcast, but this amazing lady has been doing some fascinating work and it's all connected – listen to discover the link. Grainne is passionate about the wildlife in our own backyards and empowering people with the knowledge and skills to create habitat in the home. Her story about her challenges with dyslexia and mental health is inspirational. I hope you enjoy ...
Oct 24, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Jamie has over 10 years of experience working in education. In his life in London, Jamie's worked for the Metropolitan Police in schools and worked extensively in theatre. He's also heavily involved in specialist disability and specific learning differences support and assessment, mental health mentoring and Assistive Technology training. Find out more about Jamie at www.jamiecrabbtherapy.com or - even better - take a listen to this fascinating and very practical conversation....
Oct 22, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This month Shae speaks with LJ Kidd who, in spite of struggling to read a restaurant menu, is a successful Australian author and illustrator of a series of children’s books.
Nov 01, 2018•36 min
Anthony Gartner is the Manager of Student Equity and AccessAbility Services at Swinburne University. He is a social worker with a commitment to access and inclusion for students who are often marginalised within higher education. With over twenty years’ experience in the community and education sector Anthony brings an understanding of the social model of health to his role as manager of AccessAbility Services and is supported by an amazing team of AccessAbility Advisers at Swinburne in Melbourn...
Jun 01, 2018•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This month Shae speaks with Cheri Shone, a dyslexia tutor who shares her story about working with students with dyslexia as well as living life with dyslexia.
Jan 30, 2018•31 min
In this episode, Shae speaks with Mandy Nayton, the CEO of DSF Literacy and Clinical Services, Western Australia and President of AUSPELD.
Nov 28, 2017•47 min
In this month’s episode, Shae speaks to Gemma Bilardi. Gemma is a passionate advocate for supporting those living in rural and regional Victoria and is a dear friend of Shae's and a fellow dyslexic. Listen to her inspiring podcast now. If you would like to hear more of our great podcasts then help us by donating. Donations over $2 are tax deductible and ever dollar helps!
Oct 24, 2017•23 min
This month we speak with fellow dyslexic Sandra Hargreaves who is an English teacher, the co-author of the practical textbook Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia: Support for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) and a passionate dyslexia advocate.
Sep 26, 2017•36 min
Respected academic and Patron of SPELD Victoria speaks about his experience as a dyslexic academic and the value of the support he has had throughout his career.
Aug 29, 2017•27 min
Episode 5 with Jackie French
Jul 22, 2017•37 min
Did you know that 48% of Tasmanians do not have the literacy and numeracy skills they need for life in a technologically rich world? Find out more on how the 26TEN program is trying to address this major issue within their communities.
Jun 28, 2017•18 min
Catherine Deveny is a writer, comedian, author, social commentator and speaker well known for her work as a columnist with The Age newspaper, as a Melbourne International Comedy Festival favorite and as an ABC regular. Wedged between her busy speaking schedule and working on two books for Black Inc Books she is currently a columnist for the Guardian. Catherine is a passionate advocate, working extensively as a patron and volunteer in the community for a variety of causes including the Federal Go...
Jun 28, 2017•36 min
Episode 2 - Dear Dyslexic speaks with Dr Nola Firth who is an Honorary Research Fellow at The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne. Nola has over 30 years’ experience working with students who have learning disabilities...
Apr 22, 2017•22 min
Episode 1 - Dear Dyslexic speaks with Savvy from Savvy Motivation a dyslexic advocate. Savvy has worked in the media and entertainment industry for over 16 years and now runs his own audio and sound company. On top of his busy work life,
Mar 02, 2017•24 min
