Speakers

Dr Shae Wissell is a speech pathologist and public health researcher, and the Director of re:think dyslexia, a neurodivergent‑led national social enterprise. She is neurodivergent herself, with lived experience of dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD, which directly informs her work across the VET, employment, justice and higher education sectors. Her work includes large‑scale projects with government, local council, employers and correctional settings, and is grounded in evidence‑based practice that combines lived experience with clinical expertise. Shae is a strong advocate for system change, ensuring that everything she delivers is underpinned by robust research, lived experience and real‑world application.

Shae works with some of the most vulnerable people in our community to improve access, participation and outcomes through evidence‑based tools and strategies that support literacy, learning and work, rather than traditional remediation approaches. She leads the design and delivery of neuroaffirming training, workforce development initiatives, technology‑enabled supports and system‑level programs, including JobAccess and workplace support, with a strong focus on psychosocial safety, inclusion and practical implementation.

Shae is a leading author in the field of adult dyslexia, publishing an Australian-first Amazon #1 best seller, Dyslexia: Insights into the hidden disability in and out of the workplace; a published researcher; and the host of the Dear Dyslexic Podcast, where lived experience, research, and practice come together. An internationally and nationally recognised award winner, her work brings together clinical expertise, applied research and service innovation to translate evidence and lived experience into practical, scalable tools that support neurodivergent young people and adults to thrive.