Supporting and Celebrating Diverse Learners 

October 2026 is Dyslexia Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month and Friday 16 October is Developmental Language Disorder Day. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about these conditions and how we can support diverse learners in school and at home. 

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.