SUPPORT DYSLEXIC
EMPLOYEES, IMPROVE PERFORMANCE, AND BUILD AN INCLUSIVE
WORKPLACE.
Contact Karen Starkiss to book a workshop or consultation
Around
10% of the Australian population has dyslexia,
meaning most employers will work
with dyslexic staff at some point. Many people with
dyslexia develop strong coping strategies and perform
highly in their roles. However, difficulties can emerge
when workplace circumstances change.
Common trigger points include:
- Changes to job roles or
responsibilities
- New management styles or
ways of working
- Introduction of new systems
or technology
- Promotion or transition
into a new role
Without appropriate support, these situations can lead to
increased stress, reduced confidence, and underperformance
— not because of ability, but because the workplace is not
designed inclusively.
Why a Dyslexia-Friendly
Workplace Matters
Small,
practical adjustments can make a big difference. Inclusive
workplaces benefit everyone, not just employees with
dyslexia.
Benefits include:
- A more open, supportive,
and productive workplace
- Improved staff confidence
and morale
- Reduced stress,
absenteeism, and staff turnover
- Increased motivation,
loyalty, and engagement
- Better efficiency and
improved customer service
- Recognition and use of
individual strengths within your workforce
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How We Can Help
We
deliver practical Dyslexia Workshops for
senior leaders, line managers and HR professionals,
focused on building confidence,
understanding, and inclusive practices.
Workshop: Making Your Workplace Inclusive for
Employees with Dyslexia & other Specific Learning
Differences (SpLDs)
Content includes:
- Understanding dyslexia and
recognising common signs
- Simple screening approaches
to identify support needs.
- Inclusive recruitment:
applications, advertising, and interviews
- Effective induction
practices
- Reasonable adjustments in
the workplace
- Assistive technology to
support employees.
- Practical strategies to
support individuals and get the best from your
workforce.
Outcome:
Managers leave with clear,
actionable strategies to support employees with dyslexia,
improve performance, and create a more inclusive and
productive workplace.
Small
adjustments. Big impact. A more inclusive workplace for
everyone.
There are many quick and cost effective adjustments and accommodations an employer can provide to make the workplace fully inclusive. A, 2 hour training session may be all you need to help you make those changes and for everyone to reap the rewards. Download our flyer or contact us on 0402225051 to tell us your needs and to find out more.
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Testimonial
Karen from
Dyslexia Support Services Melbourne presented at
MLC Life Insurance in Melbourne on the topic of
dyslexia to a mixed group of life insurance team leaders in
January 2018. Karen’s presentation, which I also attended,
was incredibly well received by the group
of predominantly young managers who took away a
greater understanding of how to identify and
manage dyslexia in the workplace. The presentation
was highly informative, engaging and fun owing to
Karen’s passion and vast knowledge of dyslexia.
Karen also had a
one on one
consultation with one of our team members who was diagnosed
with mild dyslexia following the group presentation. She
recommended some effective but simple coping strategies to
enable the team member to best manage her symptoms.
I would highly recommend Karen to any
large business or corporate and would happily have her back
at MLC in future years to come.
Regards
Elliott Mitchell
Consultant
Employment Relations, Health, Safety &
Wellbeing
MLC Life Insurance
Level 16, 727 Collins St, Docklands
3008 Australia
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Testimonial
“Karen is a
wonderful presenter and facilitator and came to the session
with a wealth of knowledge about how to support students
with disability and specifically, dyslexia. Karen didn’t
just present the theory, but also explained practical
measures for supporting students with disability and
dyslexia in the classroom. We wanted to raise awareness at
GOTAFE, we got that, and so much more with Karen. Our
Trainers and Assessors and support staff walked away with
additional tools to support students with disability and
dyslexia at GOTAFE. Thank you Karen, looking forward to
having you back.”
Thank you,
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Daniel Gardner (He/Him/His) Coordinator, Diversity and
Inclusion Strategy and Governance |
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DGardner@gotafe.vic.edu.au | T 03 5833
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Testimony-
Defence Forces Australia
Excellent, clear and informative.
Karen was very empathetic in her presentation, which made
the topic very interesting. It made me more aware of people
with dyslexia and what I might do to help
Preparation of Written Material/Handouts for Education
Institutes and Employers
Dyslexic students and/or employees
often find it difficult to extract information from
written materials including handouts for a variety
of reasons. Find out how to prepare
written material that will help many students and
can be put into place to make accommodations that will not
single out people with LD.
In addition, this explains how to prepare written
information to be read using text to speech software and
how to make web design
easier to access.onieies: Defence Forces Australia
Excellent, clear and informative. Karen was very empathetic
in her presentation, which made the topic very interesting.
It made me more aware of people with dyslexia and what I
might do to help
-CSest: Defence Forces
Australia
Excellent, clear and informative. Karen was very empathetic in her presentation, which made the topic very interesting. It made me more aware of people with dyslexia and what I might do to help
-CS
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