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Need help in a specific area?

Here are some recommended links for organisations who provide outstanding support.

SPELD SA

A non profit organisation that provides advice and services to support children and adults with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

DSF

Dyslexia - SPELD Foundation Literacy & Clinical Services provides family support and a range of services throughout Western Australia to enable children and adults with specific learning disabilities and difficulties to realise their greatest potential.

Reading Writing Hotline

The Reading Writing Hotline was established in 1994 and is Australia’s national telephone referral service for adult literacy and numeracy. It is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education. Contact by telephone on 1300 655 506 or visit their website.

LDA

LDA provides a range of services and tools and resources to support people of all ages with learning disabilities.

Touch-type Read & Spell

A typing course that teaches key boarding, develops reading and spelling skills, builds confidence and motivates learners to succeed.

LLN Skills

The SEE Program offers free training to help improve your reading, writing, maths and computer skills.

Read our Latest Posts

AVT teams up with Dogs’ Refuge Home to deliver Health and Welfare Program

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between AVT and the Dogs’ Refuge Home in Shenton Park for our ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care students! This collaboration offers our students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with diverse dog breeds, learning about animal health, behaviour, and shelter operations alongside the skilled staff at Dogs’ Refuge Home. This partnership, along with our ongoing work with Cat Haven, enhances our students’ practical learning, preparing them for fulfilling careers in animal welfare.

Workplace training and practical training in Perth

What is Workplace Practical Training?

Training organisations use many different terms to refer to workplace practical training. We also use the term work placement but it can also be referred to as workplace learning, work experience, work ready training and even an internship.

Feline Focus: Amy’s Journey to Practice Manager

Amy is the Practice Manager at Perth Cat Hospital. She initially completed her work placement as a student vet nurse at Perth Cat Hospital!