Hello Learners is based right here in North Melbourne. If your child is a reading tutor North Melbourne search away from finding real support, you've arrived. We offer structured literacy and dyslexia help for primary-school children, in small groups, led by speech pathologists.
North Melbourne is where we live and work. Our clinic is in this community, and so are many of the families we support. When parents in North Melbourne come to us, they're often relieved to find that professional literacy and dyslexia help is not across town — it's right around the corner.
The inner-north is a genuinely diverse neighbourhood. We work with families from a wide range of backgrounds, and our program is designed to meet each child where they are — whether they're in Prep and just beginning to read, or in Year 6 and still finding it a real struggle. The single common thread is that every child we see deserves support that's built on evidence, not guesswork.
Structured literacy — the approach we use — is the method recommended by the science of reading. It's explicit, systematic, and cumulative. And it's particularly effective for children with dyslexia or other literacy difficulties, because it teaches the way the brain actually learns to read. We do this in small groups of just three to five children, so no one gets lost.
Our clinic is located in North Melbourne, VIC. Families who live in the suburb can often walk or cycle to sessions. For those coming from nearby, North Melbourne is one of the most connected points in Melbourne's inner north.
North Melbourne station sits on multiple lines — the Craigieburn, Sunbury, Werribee, Williamstown, and Upfield lines all stop here, making it the hub of the entire inner-north rail network. This means families travelling in from Kensington, Flemington, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Brunswick, Parkville, and Carlton can all reach us easily by train.
Tram route 57 runs directly through North Melbourne along Abbotsford Street, linking us with Kensington, Flemington, Ascot Vale, and Moonee Ponds to the north-west. Street parking is available in the surrounding streets during afternoon and early evening sessions.
North Melbourne station is served by the Craigieburn, Sunbury, Werribee, Williamstown, and Upfield lines. From the CBD it's just a few minutes. From Kensington or Flemington, it's one stop.
Route 57 runs along Racecourse Road and Abbotsford Street through North Melbourne, connecting us directly with Kensington, Flemington, Ascot Vale, and Moonee Ponds.
North Melbourne is a tight-knit inner suburb with a strong sense of community. We regularly support families whose children attend local primary schools such as North Melbourne Primary School (with its Errol Street and Molesworth Street campuses) and St Michael's Primary School — though we welcome children from any school, and no referral is needed to enquire.
What we hear most from North Melbourne families is that they noticed something wasn't quite right, but didn't know where to turn. Reading just wasn't clicking the way it should. Spelling was all over the place. Their child was bright and capable in every other way — but the page felt like a wall. That's exactly the situation our program is designed for.
We also serve families from neighbouring suburbs — Kensington, Flemington, Parkville, Carlton, and Brunswick are all part of our community. Wherever you're coming from in Melbourne's inner north, you're welcome here.
Every program we offer is built on structured literacy — the most evidence-based approach to reading instruction, and the one that works best for children with dyslexia and reading difficulties.
Groups of three to five children, structured literacy, led by speech pathologists. See our programs page for details.
Not sure what's going on? A dyslexia assessment gives you a clear picture and a path forward.
Our full structured literacy program is the heart of what we do. It's designed for pre-prep to Grade 6 and is accessible without a diagnosis.
Our North Melbourne clinic is easy to reach from across the inner west and north. See the page for your suburb below.
One train stop away — Kensington families are among our closest neighbours.
Directly connected via tram 57 and train from Newmarket or Flemington Bridge station.
About 9 minutes by Craigieburn line train — a straightforward after-school trip.
Reachable by tram 57 or train — Ascot Vale is a short hop to North Melbourne.
If you would like to discuss whether Hello Learners is a suitable program for your child, please book a fifteen-minute conversation by phone with one of our speech pathologists. There is no fee for this conversation, and no obligation to enrol.
Term 3 spots are limited.
Or write to us at admin@hellokidstherapyhub.com.au.