Testing, parent consults and literacy intervention
Small group and one to one programs in Box Hill South and online, grounded in the science of reading and writing.
Book nowWhy Literacy Moves
Understand your child's learning
Academic testing and literacy screening for struggling and gifted learners, in a calm, child friendly setting. You'll get clear results and practical recommendations.
Testing and feesTurn a diagnosis into a plan
I translate your psychologist or paediatrician report into IEP goals and classroom adjustments your school can act on. Ready for your next Student Support Group meeting.
Diagnosis to PlanNavigate school support
Parent consults, a free 15 minute chat, and free parent information sessions on the language schools use and how to make an IEP work.
Book a free chatBuild the skills that matter
Small group and one to one literacy intervention in Box Hill South and online, from February 2027. Evidence based programs including Sounds Write, Word Origins, Talk for Writing and SRSD.
Register your interestFrom the Royal Children's Hospital clinic to the Head of Learning Diversity's office, I understand both the report and the classroom.
Meet Melinda
Instructional Coach at La Trobe University, former Educational Consultant at the Royal Children's Hospital, and founder of Literacy Moves.
About meWhat are literacy moves?
The name says it all. Literacy Moves offers one-on-one and group literacy intervention in Surrey Hills, Victoria and online, targeting the specific skills that unlock reading and writing for every learner.
Morphological awareness
Understanding how words are built from roots, prefixes and suffixes, including the study of word origins and etymology.
Oral reading fluency and decoding
Reading aloud with accuracy, pace and expression, built on strong decoding skills.
Vocabulary
Building the word knowledge and background knowledge students need to read and write with confidence.
Evidence-based programs and approaches
Instruction informed by the science of reading and writing, so every strategy has a strong foundation.
Syntax, spelling and sentences
Putting it all together so students can write clearly and correctly.
Literacy intervention groups opening February 2027
Express interest in literacy intervention at Elgar Road, Box Hill South, or online, from February 2027