In 2024, Heidi Gregory reinforced her role as a leading advocate for educational reform by testifying at the Legislative Council Inquiry into the State of Education in Victoria. The final report was tabled in Parliament; you can read it [here]. As a parent of young adults with specific learning difficulties (reading difficulties/dyslexia), Heidi combines lived experience with expertise to drive evidence-based change within the education system.

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For over a decade, Heidi has been dedicated to challenging outdated educational practices, advocating for meaningful reforms, and empowering parents. As the founder of the Dyslexia Victoria Support Facebook group (with over 11,000 members), she supports families by streamlining documentation for school transitions, assessments, and applications. Heidi also facilitates collaborative meetings, offering expert guidance on parent advocacy, Learning Plans, preparing medical information for Allied Health Professionals, NDIS plans, and navigating SEAS accommodation applications for both VCAA and VTAC.

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Heidi’s contributions are featured in What I Need by Nessy, Reading for Life by Lyn Stone, and Wild Things by Sally Rippin. She has also written the foreword for the forthcoming book Evidence-Based Support for Children and Young People with Additional Needs: The Roadmap by Caroline Bowen, Pamela Snow, and Philippa Brandon.

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Recognised with the 2018 Victorian Premier's Volunteer Champions Award for Teamwork (Dyslexia Victoria Support Team), Heidi is Vice President of SPELD Victoria, a national volunteer, and an international expert contributor to Dystinct Magazine.

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Heidi holds qualifications in document management and library studies and has professional experience as an information specialist and records manager. Her expertise is further enhanced by literacy training through Fort Hays State University - Supporting Readers Who Struggle with Dyslexia,  La Trobe University - SOLAR Lab, Little Learners Love Literacy, Life Long Literacy, SPELD Victoria (UFLI), AUSPELD, and a variety of disability-focused courses.

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Her diverse experience includes roles in government departments, statutory authorities, industry service bodies, schools, and the State Library of Victoria, underscoring her commitment to evidence-based education and advocacy for all learners.