Learning Links is a charitable not for profit organisation established in 1972 by parents concerned about the lack of appropriate education and support services to meet their children’s needs.
We work to prevent learning difficulties from causing disadvantage by making high quality services available to children and young people in need, and by advocating on their behalf. We receive limited government funding and support our charitable purpose through our social enterprise and fundraising activities. Collaborating with our stakeholders, we work to ensure that our services and advocacy contribute effectively to the sector we operate in.
Our vision
A community where difficulties learning are no longer a barrier to a fulfilling life
Our mission
To provide children and young people who have difficulties learning with the skills, services and family support that will enable them to realise their potential
Our values
Learning Links welcomes new Patrons
Following a visit to the Learning Links Peakhurst Centre and Preschool in late 2019, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales has become the organisation’s first Patron, jointly with her husband Mr Dennis Wilson. The Governor has expressed her commitment to education and social justice, which are values... Read More
Tuesday, 30th June 2020
Read MoreSupporting your child’s receptive language skills
By Grace Adams, Speech Pathologist You may hear the terms ‘receptive’ and ‘expressive’ language in relation to children’s speech and language development. Expressive language is the ability to request objects, make choices, ask and answer questions and describe events, using verbal and non-verbal language, writing and vocalisations. Receptive language refers to the ability to receive... Read More
Tuesday, 16th June 2020
Read MoreHelping children transition back to school and life after lockdown
While some sense of normality has returned to our lives, families are still facing uncertainty day to day. This is especially true for our children. The year has thrown a lot of new challenges at them. They’ve had to manage concerns or anxieties about the COVID-19 situation, adapt to a whole new way of learning,... Read More
Wednesday, 10th June 2020
Read MoreTelehealth and online learning for your child
While many families are used to face-to-face support for their child, whether through speech or occupational therapy, psychological therapy or specialist learning programs, telehealth or online learning support can often seem quite daunting, too technological or just one of those things that goes in the ‘too hard’ basket. However, research shows that telehealth, teletherapy or... Read More
Thursday, 9th April 2020
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