Celebrate and support diverse learners

Every child learns in their own way, and every child deserves to feel supported, included and celebrated at school. October is a wonderful opportunity to build our understanding of the different ways children learn and discover how we can best support them, both at school and at home.

October 2026 marks Dyslexia Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month, while Friday 16 October is Developmental Language Disorder Day. These important awareness events encourage us to learn more, celebrate the strengths of diverse learners and explore ways to help every child thrive.

About diverse learners  

Diverse learners have characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, developmental language disorder (DLD) and learning difficulties such as dyslexia.  

Our school is committed to inclusive education where all learners are supported by evidence-based teaching practices, which are essential for diverse learners.  

Diverse Learners Hub 

The Department of Education’s Diverse Learners Hub has resources for teachers and families on how to support diverse learners. 

These include: 

• information about supporting students with language difficulties, including DLD 
• information for parents about learning difficulties, including dyslexia  
• resources developed by the department’s partner, Monash University’s AllPlay Learn team, including:  
• parent resources 
• why some children have trouble sitting or staying focused 
• primary students with ADHD 
• secondary students with ADHD. 

Working together to help every child thrive

By building our understanding, sharing knowledge and working together, we can create learning environments where every child feels valued, included and able to succeed. Steps such as recognising a child’s strengths, offering encouragement and finding strategies that work for them can make a big difference.

Let’s use this month as an opportunity to celebrate the many ways children learn, grow and thrive!