Dyslexia Retreats
Join a Five-Night Literacy Retreat That Supports the Whole Person – Not Just the StrugglesYour Path to Lasting Literacy Progress Through Holistic Dyslexia Programs
Sydney Dyslexia Retreats are immersive, five-night programs designed to help individuals overcome the challenges of dyslexia with personalised learning strategies, expert support, and holistic care. Whether you’re attending for yourself or supporting your child, this retreat provides tools that deliver real, lasting results.
Empowering the Whole Learner – Dyslexia Programs That Go Deeper
Retreats are not about lectures or worksheets. They’re immersive, hands-on experiences that combine proven dyslexia strategies with mindfulness, emotional support, and nutrition – so you can build skills, confidence, and resilience at the same time.
Strengths-Based Dyslexia Training That Builds Confidence
Led by Barbara Hoi, with over 20 years of experience as a dyslexia facilitator and trainer, our programs help participants develop essential literacy, numeracy, and focus skills in a natural, supportive environment. You’ll gain real reading and writing abilities, improved concentration, and the confidence that comes from meaningful literacy progress.
- To make sure your learning journey is truly personalised, every retreat begins with diagnostic support...
Expert Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic Support with Dyslexia Tutors
Each retreat starts with expert-led assessments so we understand your unique learning needs. Our specialist team – including dyslexia tutors and literacy experts – tailors your program to address challenges in reading, writing, numeracy, or focus. From day one, you’ll receive structured, hands-on support that ensures measurable progress you can take home.
- This foundation sets the stage for daily activities designed to give you practical, lasting results…
Tailored Dyslexia Programs for Real-Life Progress
No two brains learn the same way and our retreats honour that. Each activity is matched to your personal learning style, so you gain not just technical literacy and numeracy skills, but also the confidence to use them in daily life. With small group sizes and individual guidance, you’ll build:
Reading and comprehension strategies that make words stick
Spelling and writing tools designed for visual learners
Numeracy support tailored to right-brain thinkers
Practical tools to manage ADHD, dyspraxia, and focus challenges
These are not generic programs – they’re tailored experiences that meet you exactly where you are, giving you skills you’ll carry well beyond the dyslexia retreat.
Individualised Dyslexia Support for Every Learner
No two minds are the same — and no two retreat experiences are either. Every participant receives support tailored to their unique learning profile, whether the focus is on reading, writing, maths, attention, or emotional resilience.
Small group sizes mean you’ll benefit from both personalised attention and a supportive community, ensuring you progress at your own pace while still feeling connected.
Our retreats welcome:
- Adults looking to improve literacy, confidence, and focus.
- Teens and children who need practical strategies and encouragement.
- Parents who want tools and guidance to better support their child at home.
- Tutors-in-training who wish to strengthen their own skills while learning how to help others.
You’ll leave with strategies that not only address your learning needs, but also the confidence to apply them in everyday life.
Family Support That Extends Beyond the Retreat
At Sydney Dyslexia Retreats, progress isn’t limited to the individual. We provide parents and families with practical guidance so they can confidently support learning at home long after the retreat ends. This ensures that every breakthrough achieved during the week continues to grow.
- Practical tools for building literacy skills together
- Structured plans to continue progress after the retreat
- Confidence to advocate for your child’s learning needs
By equipping both learners and their families, we create lasting change that strengthens skills, resilience, and relationships.
More Than a Dyslexia Retreat – A Transformational Experience
Our retreats offer more than just academic support. They are a space for full-person growth, healing, and empowerment. Alongside literacy and focus programs, we offer optional therapies and experiences designed to restore well-being and balance.
Wellness Inclusions:
- Emotional support and life skills
- Kinesiology and energy balancing
- Massage therapy
- Art therapy and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
- Mindfulness and self-regulation strategies
Every element is designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
Dyslexia Retreat Cost and Inclusions
All-Inclusive Investment for Life-Changing Results
Families often tell us the retreat was the turning point – where real literacy progress began and confidence followed. With everything included, you can focus fully on learning, healing, and growth without distractions.
Our retreats are designed so you can fully focus on learning, healing, and growth -with everything taken care of for you.
What’s Included:
- 5 nights of comfortable accommodation
- All meals and snacks prepared daily
- Personalised dyslexia training and support tailored to your learning style
- Small group activities for literacy, numeracy, and focus
- Parent guidance and coaching for ongoing support at home
- Access to wellness therapies which may include massage, kineosiology, art therapy, EFT & mindfulness
Investment:
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$2,500 per person
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$3,100 for a client plus support person (twin share)
Spots are strictly limited to ensure every participant receives personalised attention.
Secure your place today and take the first step toward lasting confidence and literacy success or book a time to chat to find out more.
Begin Your Dyslexia Journey with Trusted Tutors and Programs
Our retreats are intentionally small and supportive to ensure every individual receives focused attention. Whether you’re here to develop your own literacy skills, support your child, or take the next step toward becoming a dyslexia tutor or facilitator, we’re here to guide you with warmth and expertise.
Join the September Retreat Waitlist today and take the first step toward lasting change.
Testimonials from Recent Sydney Dyslexia Retreats
A Life-Changing Retreat That Unlocked My Daughter’s Confidence
“Wow, where do I begin!!!
First and foremost I would like to thank Barbra Hoi and her team for an amazing retreat focusing on dyslexia. My daughter was recently tested and diagnosed with dyslexia by the professional Barbra Hoi. We were invited on a retreat with Sydney Dyslexia to help my daughter in dealing and managing her recent diagnosis with dyslexia.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sydney Dyslexia and Barbra Hoi to help and support each other on a new journey in understanding how to cope and apply the tools taught to you and discover the you who has always been misunderstood.
Now she is confident and ready to take on the world.”
Transformative Results – From Assessment to HSC Success
“We highly recommend using Sydney Dyslexia for a genuinely holistic and life-changing approach to dyslexia. From the moment we met with Barbara Hoi and the Sydney Dyslexia team, we knew we were in the right place to understand our child’s learning challenges. Barbara and the Sydney Dyslexia team were outstanding, going above and beyond to answer all our questions and put our minds at ease during the assessment process. Our family attended the immersive retreat and the Sydney Dyslexia team were amazing, they made it a truly transformative experience and learning together so much fun. The personalised learning plan was easy to follow and we saw positive results quickly. Our child fell in love with reading over the years and went on to excel in English, successfully completing their HSC and going on to university. We’re incredibly grateful to Barbara and the Sydney Dyslexia team for all their support.”
From Student to Teacher: A Full-Circle Dyslexia Journey
“Have been a student here, was very helpful in improving my spelling and reading. I now have more confidence!
After a year I have come back and just came on a retreat this week to be trained to become a dyslexia teacher! I want to now help other people that struggle with dyslexia.”
FAQs About Our Dyslexia Retreats
Are professionals involved with your dyslexia retreats?
Yes. Our team includes educators, kinesiologists, and wellness experts focused on your full development—not just academics.
Can I bring my child or attend as a parent?
Absolutely. We have programs designed for parents to better support their dyslexic children and for adults with dyslexia themselves.
What makes Sydney Dyslexia Retreats truly unique?
We combine movement, adventure, learning, and healing into one immersive experience – because transformation doesn’t happen behind a desk.
What age group does Sydney Dyslexia Retreats cater to?
We support adults with dyslexia and parents of dyslexic children. Our retreats are also an integral part of tutor development.
What’s a typical day like at the retreat?
Forget sitting still—we’re on the beach, in workshops, moving, laughing, learning, and connecting. No classrooms, just real growth in real life.
How are the retreats personalised?
Before you arrive, we assess your needs and goals. Once you’re here, we shape your experience to help you meet them – at your own pace, in your own way.