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The Dyslexia Speld Foundation Wa Inc

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 91443012556|www.dsf.net.auACNC Register →
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
1 (1 open)

About

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.

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.

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.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$7.0M$5.2M$3.7M
FY2022
$7.0M$5.4M$3.7M
FY2021
$7.6M$5.5M$3.7M
FY2020
$5.4M$4.1M$2.7M
FY2019
$5.7M$4.1M$2.7M
FY2018
$4.7M$3.7M$2.5M
FY2017
$4.4M$3.6M$2.4M
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

Professional Development Workshops

Grantopen

Workshops aimed at training educators and caregivers on supporting individuals with learning difficulties.

Up to $50KCloses 30/06/2026Apply →

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

educationdisabilitycommunity
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
ChildrenFamiliesPeople with disabilitiesEducatorsEarly childhood

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
As a not-for-profit community organisation, DSF appears to generate revenue through its clinical services, tutoring programs, online store, workshop fees, and donations rather than from a corporate parent or family endowment.

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

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Last profiled: 10 March 2026
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026
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