The Dyslexia Speld Foundation Wa Inc
Concentration RiskAbout
The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation (DSF) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation based in South Perth, Western Australia, providing a range of services for individuals with persistent learning difficulties and disorders. Established in 1992, DSF offers advice and support to families, educators, and professionals on successful literacy acquisition, evidence-based practice, and strategies to improve literacy outcomes. The organisation operates as a centre of excellence in literacy development, serving children struggling with literacy and/or numeracy acquisition, regardless of whether they have been diagnosed with a learning disorder.
Giving Philosophy
DSF approaches its mission through direct service delivery rather than traditional grant-making, providing clinical services, tutoring, workshops, and resources to support individuals with learning difficulties. They value evidence-based practices and centre-of-excellence approaches to literacy development, focusing on practical support for students, adults, and families in Western Australia.
Tips for Applicants
Given DSF operates primarily as a service provider rather than a grant-maker, potential applicants should approach them for partnership opportunities, referral to their tutor register, or collaborative professional development initiatives rather than direct funding. Those seeking support should contact them directly for literacy tutoring, clinical assessments, or professional resources.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Workshops aimed at training educators and caregivers on supporting individuals with learning difficulties.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.0M | $7.1M | $5.2M | $-58,133 |
| 2022 | $7.0M | $7.0M | $5.4M | $-2,333 |
| 2021 | $7.6M | $6.6M | $5.5M | $980K |
| 2020 | $5.4M | $5.4M | $4.1M | $49K |
| 2019 | $5.7M | $5.5M | $4.1M | $237K |
| 2018 | $4.7M | $4.6M | $3.7M | $58K |
| 2017 | $4.4M | $4.4M | $3.6M | $7K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-91443012556
- ABN
- 91443012556
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.dsf.net.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership
- David McAuliffe - President
- Shirley Houston - Secretary
- Hon. Tom Stephens
- Matthew McCarney
- Andrew Fisher
- Stephen Breen
- Carol Yiannopoulos
- Suze Leitao
- Lynne Lucas
- Geoff Baker - MLA
Financials
- Revenue
- $7.0M
- Assets
- $5.2M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 26
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 6151
- Locality
- South Perth - Kensington
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Victoria Park
- SA2 Region
- South Perth - Kensington
- Entities in Area
- 311
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.