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1. Support dyslexia as a recognised learning disability in Western Australia 
Dyslexia is characterised by a significant disability with reading and spelling. Dyslexia often presents in children who otherwise appear capable and academically promising. It is estimated that two to three children in every classroom have dyslexia.
5-10% of children and adults struggle with dyslexia daily. Research shows that children with dyslexia are at greater risk of behaving badly at school, becoming socially withdrawn and developing depression. Currently dyslexia is not recognised as a learning disability in any state other than New South Wales. Similar nations such as Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States have 'dyslexia friendly schools'.
With the national focus on standardised testing, it seems incongruous that the Western Australian government does not recognise dyslexia as a learning disability, thereby enabling the appropriate educational support for our dyslexic children.
In Western Australia dyslexia is not recognised as a learning disabilty.
2. Ban the Year 9 National Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Test
Annual school tests throughout the year provide sufficient and a satisfactory amount of information about students and their schools.