Specialist Learning Support · Sunshine Coast

We provide targeted support for both primary and high school students who need help with English and Mathematics. Our teaching experience is more primary-focused, but we can support some high school students who are behind in their learning, particularly those with dyslexia and dyscalculia. At this time, we do not support students with graduation exam preparation.

We tailor our teaching approach to suit individual learning needs, including students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. We are experienced with neurodivergent learners, including those with autism and ADHD.

No — a formal diagnosis is never required. Many children we work with have not been formally assessed, but they are clearly struggling with reading, writing, maths, or confidence. We carry out our own informal assessment at the start so that every session is targeted from day one. If your child has existing educational or psychological testing reports, they are genuinely useful, and we will always incorporate them into the learning plan.

A general tutor typically reinforces what your child's school is already teaching. A specialist learning support educator goes a step further — we assess the underlying reasons your child is finding things difficult and use structured, evidence-based programmes to address those root causes directly. For children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, or other learning differences, this distinction matters a great deal. Standard tutoring approaches often don't produce lasting change for these learners, because the teaching method itself needs to be different, not just the content.

The NDIS does not typically fund standard academic tutoring, as this is generally considered part of a school’s responsibility. However, in some cases, funding may be available for specialised, disability-specific support where it is considered reasonable and necessary. This is usually linked to building functional skills, supporting learning needs, and working towards a child’s individual NDIS goals.

While we are not registered providers, some families may be able to use their NDIS funding to support their child’s learning, depending on the goals outlined in their plan. It may help to discuss this with your NDIS planner or support coordinator, especially if your child has communication or learning goals.

Yes — general English and Maths support sessions may be available both in person and online, giving families across the Sunshine Coast and elsewhere greater flexibility. Intensive dyslexia and dyscalculia remediation sessions are generally conducted face-to-face, however. These sessions rely heavily on hands-on, multi-sensory materials — physical manipulatives, letter tiles, tactile tools — that simply cannot be replicated as effectively on a screen. If you are unsure which format suits your child, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to anything.