The goals of ALDA are to :
- Create a climate of public understanding, awareness and acceptance of Learning Disability (LD) nationally;
- Lobby at a national level to promote the understanding of Learning Disability in education, government and community sectors;
- Inform people with LD of their rights under the Disability Discrimination Act;
- Provide educative information relating to Learning Disability;
- Evaluate and disseminate information on current research and resources on Learning Disability;
- Promote education and training on Learning Disability for educational institutions and their teachers;
- Liaise with local, regional, state and international organisations that have an interest in Learning Disabilities;
- Retain an up to date web based Register that lists the location and
contact details of Australian organisations, services and resources
that focus on Learning "Disability".