 Programme Coordinator
Come and be part of a team that ‘thinks outside the box’. We are committed to supporting and advocating for people living with learning differences in Southern New Zealand. About us Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust, established in 2017, is a local organisation which works in the learning differences field of neurodiversity. We are an innovative Trust that leads the sector in providing support and guidance in learning differences. www.dyslexiasupportsouthland.co.nz www.learningsupport.org.nz About the role This is a three-month contract position, between 10-12 hours per week. There may be an option to extend. You will work from home and ideally be based in Invercargill, or travel to Invercargill regularly. The role includes maintaining the current programmes run by the Trust and where possible streamlining the services. Advertising the programmes through social media and online. Completing funding applications in partnership with the Learning Differences Advisor. About you You can:
It is preferable that applicants have
To receive the job description: contact support@learningdifferences.org.nz To apply: Send a covering letter and CV with contact details for two referees to support@learningdifferences.org.nz by 6th August 2021 5pm  A personal dyslexia story
Who: Peter Henderson When: 7.30pm on Monday, 1st March 2021 Where: Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill Peter Henderson was diagnosed with dyslexia at a very early age in the UK. This has not stopped him having a full productive life. Now at 38, he has sailed around the world, been an officer of the British Army and now, the sales manager at Claas Harvest Centre in Southland. He will be talking about the struggles and coping strategies of a dyslexic person in the modern day world and the support systems he has utilised along his way. All welcome. Come to find out more and to meet others like you. Support persons most welcome  Thank you to Community Trust South for the continued generous support for our local programmes and new initiatives.This funding helps us support our community and increase awareness of learning differences in Southland.
 A dyslexia friendly library, now and in the future
Come listen to Saniya about the library's new ideas and make suggestions Who: Saniya Thompson, Community Connections, Invercargill Library When: 7.30pm on Monday, 1st February 2021 Where: Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill Saniya will talk about the Invercargill Public library, their dyslexia friendly collections , the services offered and about future plans to make The Library more accessible for people with neurodiversities. Your suggestions and ideas will be most welcome. All welcome. Come to find out more and to meet others like you. Support persons most welcome  Led by Chris Cole, Dyslexia Expert and Campaigner
This three week course will help you:
Registration essential. NO COST This workshop is only for adults who have struggled with learning at school or are dyslexic. It is not applicable for professional development. Brought to you by Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust and Southland Education. Register here  My Dyslexia Journey by MarkWhen: 7.30pm on Monday, 2nd November 2020 Where: Federated Farmers Building, 70 Forth Street, Invercargill Who: Mark Mark has only realised for a year now he was dyslexic. Mark has taken a turbo-charged journey through understanding what being dyslexic means for him. He speaks to us about his understanding, his acceptance and his advocacy for himself and dyslexia.  Speaker Callum McKirdy
Speaker, author, mentor and facilitator specialising in workplace behaviour When: 7.30pm on Monday, 8th June 2020 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88669087548 Meeting ID: 886 6908 7548 "I think a little differently to most and that allows me to see opportunities others miss. I’m a dreamer and a connector of seemingly random ideas. I’m a curious questioner interested in what’s possible and why people behave the way they do in a given situation. People fascinate me." Callum McKirdy, dyslexic and ADHD positive. Callum has his own business working with the Human Resources profession. He have developed this to work with organisations to harness the power of different thinking - in particular maximising the experience and performance of those with neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia. https://www.callummckirdy.com/ All welcome. Come to hear a speaker and to meet others like you. Support persons most welcome  Topic: Developing Resources for dyslexics during Covid19
When: 7.30pm on Monday, 4th May 2020 Where: Join Zoom Meeting Click on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82204321585 OR enter Meeting ID: 822 0432 1585 We are in unknown times. There are many resources available for mental wellbeing, surviving lockdown, understanding Covid19. They are usually text heavy and there is so much information it is hard to keep track, Chris is wanting to know your thoughts on what resources we can provide for adult dyslexics to help in this time ZOOM Meeting: You click on the link shown above. If you would like to practice before May 4th email me support@learningdifferences.org.nz or phone 027 201 6951. |
