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Square Pegs Youth Advisory Board
We're creating a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to ensure young people's voices help shape the future of dyslexia support in Tasmania.
We're looking for young people aged 12-24 years with lived experience of dyslexia who would like to:
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Share ideas and experiences
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Connect with other young people
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Build confidence and leadership skills
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Influence programs, advocacy and decision-making
Applications close Monday 17 August so apply now!
For more info, check out the YAB Handbook.
Dyslexia Empowerment Camp
Spring Bay Eco Resort, Triabunna
Saturday 19 to Sunday
20 September 2026
This is great opportunity for Tasmanian students currently in Year 6, along with one parent or carer, to come together to prepare for the transition to high school in 2027. Participants will build confidence, develop practical skills, and make meaningful connections with others who understand their journey.
For more information click here.
Webinar Series
Marshall Roberts: Lessons from Tier 3 Literacy Intervention plus Q & A
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Thursday 6 August 7-8pm
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Free registration: events.humanitix.com/tier-3-intervention
Resources for educators and families
Dyslexia Awareness: Help us "raise the volume"
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Print one of our awareness posters and pop it up around your school or workplace.
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Arrange to show our short awareness film in your next staff meeting.
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Invite Square Pegs to visit your school or workplace - info@squarepegstas.org.
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Arrange to show the Behind the News rookie report on Dyslexia in your school assembly.
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Organise for educators to complete PD such as the OG and dyslexia training.
Support Square Pegs
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Strengthen our voice by becoming a member.
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Help us deliver our services by making a tax deductible donation.
Dyslexia Empowerment Camp 2023
"Dyslexia gives people distinctive ways
of thinking about
the world…."
Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor, University of Tasmania
Square Pegs would like to thank our supporters:
Square Pegs are proud co-founders of the:
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