Wellbeing and Inclusion 

Celebrating Diverse Learners – October 2025

October is both Dyslexia Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month, and 17 October marks Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day. These events provide a valuable opportunity to learn more about neurodiversity and how we can support all learners — at school and at home.

About Diverse Learners

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

At our school, we are committed to inclusive education, ensuring every student is supported through evidence-based teaching practices that meet the needs of all learners.

Explore the Diverse Learners Hub

The Department of Education’s Diverse Learners Hub provides high-quality, evidence-based guidance and resources for teachers and families. The Hub includes:

• Information for parents about learning difficulties, including dyslexia
• Resources developed in partnership with Monash University’s AllPlay Learn team, such as:
  • Parent resources
  • Understanding why some children have trouble sitting or staying focused
  • Support for primary students with ADHD
  • Support for secondary students with ADHD

Visit the Diverse Learners Hub to learn more and explore practical ways to support every learner to thrive.