Does your child struggle with reading, writing or language?
Every child deserves the chance to reach their potential. Pelican Learning offers affordable, research-based assessments and specialist support to help families in Warrnambool and across Australia understand their child's learning needs — and take confident next steps.
Does this sound familiar?
Children develop at different rates. But some signs can indicate a child is finding learning harder than expected — and that early support could make a real difference.
Avoids reading aloud or becomes upset when asked to read
Struggles to blend sounds or recognise common words
Mixes up letters or words that look or sound similar
Has limited vocabulary or frequently makes grammar errors
Finds it hard to follow multi-step instructions
Is bright and capable in some areas, but significantly behind in reading or writing
Has been told they're 'not trying hard enough' — but you know that's not the whole story
If any of these feel familiar, you're not alone — and there is clarity to be found.
Why Pelican Learning?
"A silly old bird is the pelican, his beak holds more than his belly can!"
Learning is the same. Cognitive Load Theory tells us that the brain can only 'swallow' a limited feed of concepts at once. New knowledge needs to be layered carefully onto what's already secure. Too little challenge and no nutrients are delivered. Too much at once and the load overwhelms — nothing is swallowed.
Good teaching means watching closely, observing what the student has actually learned, and offering the next small bite at exactly the right moment. Not a beak-full. One bite at a time.
That's the heart of everything we do at Pelican Learning. It's the science of learning.
Accessible Pricing
Full assessments for dyslexia and language disorder can cost $1,500 or more elsewhere. Pelican Learning offers the same research-grade tools at a price more families can access.
Research-grade Tools
I use DYMOND™ and TILLS — two of the most accurate standardised assessment tools available — so you get answers you can actually act on.
Wherever You Are
Based in Warrnambool, Victoria, and available online across Australia. Distance is no barrier to getting the clarity your child deserves.
End-to-end Support
From initial screening through to assessment, intervention and school consultation — I can support your family at every stage, or just the one you're at right now.
About Louise
I'm Louise, a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages and in adult education. I hold a Master of Education in Learning Intervention from the University of Melbourne (First Class Honours) and specialise in oral language difficulties and specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
Pelican Learning exists because I believe every family deserves access to quality assessments and honest, practical advice — not just those who can wait months for a appointment.