# ADHD Australia
> Evidence-based ADHD information, resources, and community support for individuals, families, educators, employers, and healthcare professionals.
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## Pages
- [About ADHD Australia](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/about-adhda.md) - ADHD Australia is a 100% volunteer organisation working to make Australia a better place for people living with ADHD.
- [ADHD-TV Live Stream 2](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-tv-live-stream-2.md)
- [ADHD-TV Live Stream](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-tv-live-stream.md)
- [Advocacy](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/advocacy.md) - ADHD Australia actively promotes the interests of the ADHD Community in Australia
- [Meet the ADHD Australia Board](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/board.md) - Our national Board of Directors brings a wide range of business, not-for-profit, clinical and commercial experience to ADHD Australia. Its key role is to provide governance as ADHD Australia delivers on its vision of making Australia a better place for people living with ADHD. Overseeing strategic…
- [Conference Accessibility Proposal](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/conference-accessibility-proposal.md)
- [Conference Schedule 2025](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/conference-schedule-2025.md) - Friday 03 October 2025 Conference schedule for Friday 03 October 2025 Time Session Speaker 7.00am Acknowledgement of Country Timothy White 7.05am ADHD Australia Welcome Melissa Webster & Matt Tice 7:35am Seeing the Whole Person: A Neuroaffirming Approach to ADHD Coaching Ainsley Kyder-Gould 8.05am…
- [Conference Sponsorship 2025](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/conference-sponsorship.md)
- [ADHD Australia Conference](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/conference.md)
- [Get Involved](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/get-involved.md) - Help us make Australia a better place for those living with ADHD.
- [Global ADHD Conference 2025](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/global-adhd-conference-2026.md)
- [Media](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/media.md) - While we're still building out the Media section of our new site, please direct media enquiries to media@adhdaustralia.org.au
- [Member Survey](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/member-survey.md) - Share your experiences and help shape better support for Australians with ADHD.
- [Partners](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/partners.md) - Meet the Ambassadors and Partners working with us to destigmatise ADHD and support lasting change.
- [Social media community guidelines](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/social-media-community-guidelines.md) - Our social media pages aim to be a safe and supportive space to learn, share helpful resources and advocate for systemic positive change for people with ADHD.
- [Support groups](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/support-groups.md) - Support groups are available around Australia for those with ADHD.
- [Terms of use](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/terms-of-use.md) - Learn how ADHD Australia manages your privacy, online interactions and use of our website and social media platforms.
- [Thank You](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/thank-you.md) - Thank you for your valuable support.
- [Volunteers](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/volunteers.md) - ADHD Australia is a 100% volunteer organisation working to make Australia a better place for people living with ADHD.
- [What is ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/what-is-adhd.md) - ADHD is common, affecting one in twenty Australians. Yet it remains poorly understood. Get the facts here.

## Posts
- [Gender Bias in ADHD: What Does the Research Tell Us](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/gender-bias-in-adhd-what-does-the-research-tell-us.md) - Gender differences and gender bias in ADHD diagnoses was the focus of a 2024 study by Young et al. The authors conducted a review and meta-analysis of 52 studies ranging from 1996 to 2021, with a focus on gender differences and symptom severity. We unpack the results.
- [Nobody should have to navigate ADHD alone](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/assist/adhd-assist-come-and-join-us-2.md) - ADHD Assist is a community built around living with ADHD, shaped by the people who understand it best.
- [ADHD Assist: Come and join us](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-assist-come-and-join-us.md) - A community built around living with ADHD, shaped by the people who understand it best.
- [This Friday: Explore Living With ADHD With Us](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/this-friday-explore-living-with-adhd-with-us.md) - Nobody should have to navigate living with ADHD alone. Join us on Friday 2 October for Australia's contribution to the Global ADHD Conference.
- [Claire Thomas](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/claire-thomas-2.md) - CEO, Empact Group
- [Dr Alice Morgan](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-alice-morgan.md) - Clinical Psychologist and Director of Starling Health Collective
- [Laura & Will Frampton](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/laura-and-will-frampton.md) - Founders, NeuroKind
- [Laura Frampton](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/laura-frampton.md) - Founder, NeuroKind
- [Jemimah Simpkin & Melindie Lane](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/jemimah-simpkin-melindie-lane.md) - ADHD in Early Childhood: Supporting Educators to Understand, Respond and Include 8:30-9:15am Explore the development of a practical ADHD resource designed specifically for early childhood educators. Discover why the resource was needed, how ADHD Australia and the Uniting Preschool Field Officer Pro…
- [Jennifer Killian](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/jennifer-killian.md) - Board Advisor at ADHD Australia Limited
- [Dr Nicole Grant](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-nicole-grant.md) - Editor-in-Chief at ADHD Australia Limited
- [Amy Cheung](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/amy-cheung.md) - Co-Founder, ADHD Lifespan Clinic
- [Josh Burns MP](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/josh-burns-mp.md) - Feceral Member for Macnamara
- [Dr Nancy Sadka](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-nancy-sadka.md) - Research Fellow: Early Identification ADHD and Autism. La Trobe University.
- [Dr Rebekah Hoffman](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-rebekah-hoffman.md) - Chair NSW Faculty and Member of NSW Health ADHD Advisory Group of RACGP
- [Dr Erica McIntyre](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/erica-mcintyre.md) - ADHD Coaching - Leadership and Career Coaching - Training and Facilitation - Research - Speaking
- [Monique Mitchelson](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/monique-mitchelson.md) - AuDHD Clinical Psychologist
- [Why Can I Do Hard Things but Not Easy Things? ADHD and Task Initiation](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/nicole-grant-adhdaustralia-org-au.md) - Why can you tackle complex challenges but struggle to start a simple task? Explore how ADHD can affect task initiation, why motivation and urgency matter, and practical strategies that can make getting started a little easier.
- [ADHD has cachet? Don't make me laugh. ADHD is no joke.](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-as-cachet-dont-make-me-laugh-adhd-is-no-joke.md) - Some people are calling ADHD an "identity" with a "certain cachet". If they'd only ask people living with ADHD, they'd hear a very different story.
- [ADHD Australia responds to Victoria's ADHD Reform Consultation](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-australia-responds-to-victorias-adhd-reform-consultation.md) - ADHD Australia welcomes Victoria’s proposed ADHD reforms to improve access to timely, affordable care. We support expanding the role of trained GPs, alongside careful implementation and evaluation to ensure the reforms deliver meaningful, equitable outcomes for people with ADHD.
- [RSD - The Career Challenge We Need to Talk About](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/rsd-the-career-challenge-we-need-to-talk-about.md) - Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is rarely discussed yet has a monumental negative impact upon the lives of those who live with this debilitating condition.
- [Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/submission-to-the-senate-community-affairs-legislation-committee-2.md) - This is ADHD Australia's full submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 Submitted 1 June 2026
- [Have We Engineered Sensory Experiences Out of Everyday Life? Exploring What This Could Mean for ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/have-we-engineered-sensory-experiences-out-of-everyday-life-exploring-what-this-could-mean-for-adhd.md) - The way we now interact with the world has changed over time. While technology has improved our lives, it has also reduced the rich sensory experiences that we once received. Has our technology-rich environment changed the way people with ADHD experience the world?
- [Potential future of treatment of ADHD: Moving beyond stimulants](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/potential-future-of-treatment-of-adhd-moving-beyond-stimulants.md) - Research is rapidly advancing beyond stimulants, currently the most effective medication for ADHD. Scientists are investigating new medications and therapies that may offer additional options for people who don't respond well to current treatments.
- [New study eases concerns over differences between ADHD medications](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/new-study-eases-concerns-over-differences-between-adhd-medications.md) - The research has provided clearer and more reliable information for people navigating medical treatment for ADHD
- [Returning to Study With ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/returning-to-study-with-adhd.md) - Returning to study with ADHD can feel exciting, challenging and a little overwhelming. Whether you're changing careers, building new skills or pursuing a long-held goal, understanding how ADHD affects learning and knowing what supports are available can help you study with greater confidence.
- [NSW to Provide 2,500 Free ADHD GP Assessments](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/nsw-to-provide-free-adhd-gp-assessments.md) - The $1.5m program is an Australian-first with 2500 people aged six and older able to access free consultations with a GP in early 2027
- [Workshop: How to Create a Thriving ADHD Community](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/workshop-how-to-create-a-thriving-adhd-community.md) - Learn how to build stronger, more sustainable ADHD communities with practical tools, proven frameworks, and a clear plan for action
- [Summary of Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/submission-to-the-senate-community-affairs-legislation-committee.md) - The Australian Government recently invited organisations and individuals to respond to a Bill that proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This is a summary of ADHD Australia's submission. 1 June 2026.
- [Could Deep Empathy be the Positive Flip Side of ADHD Sensitivity?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/next-level-empathy-the-flip-side-of-adhd-sensitivity.md) - Watching him with my aunt made me wonder: what if that same sensitivity is actually a gift? What if it’s what gives him this deep, almost psychic empathy for other people?
- [Parental Guilt & ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/parental-guilt-adhd.md) - When those old thoughts creep in and start asking what might have been, I try to remind myself that doing something later is still infinitely better than doing nothing at all.
- [Understanding Medicare and Private Health Funding for ADHD in Australia](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/understanding-medicare-and-private-health-funding-for-adhd-in-australia.md) - ADHD Support Can Be Expensive – But Help Is Available
- [I've Just Been Diagnosed with ADHD: What Should I Do Next?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/ive-just-been-diagnosed-with-adhd-what-should-i-do-next.md) - A practical guide to navigating the first 30 days after an ADHD diagnosis.
- [What Every Educator Should Know About ADHD: Why This Factsheet Matters](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/what-every-educator-should-know-about-adhd-why-this-factsheet-matters.md) - Developed as part of the Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD, this resource represents one of the most authoritative sources of ADHD information currently available in Australia. For the ADHD community, this matters. Read on to find out why.
- [Why Inclusive Curriculum Design Matters for Children with ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/why-inclusive-curriculum-design-matters-for-children-with-adhd.md) - Conversations about ADHD in educational settings often focus on the child. While support for individual children is important, an equally important question is often overlooked: What if the environment needs to change too?
- [Is your interview process REALLY neuroinclusive?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/is-your-interview-process-really-neuroinclusive.md) - Employers could be missing out on a lot of talent, writes Beth Gee.
- [Why Homework Can Feel So Hard for Kids With ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/why-homework-can-feel-so-hard-for-kids-with-adhd.md) - Homework can be a daily battle for kids with ADHD. Parent and Occupational Therapist, Dr Nicole Grant shares why homework can be so difficult for kids with ADHD and provides some strategies parents can try to make the process a little easier.
- [ADHD-Friendly Classroom Tipsheet for Teachers](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-friendly-classroom-tipsheet-for-teachers.md) - A quick guide to supporting Accessibility, Inclusion and Participation for Australian Primary School Students
- [Scouts- where your ADHD child can discover their strengths](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/scouts-where-your-adhd-child-can-discover-their-strengths.md) - Through active engagement, community, and the opportunity to try new things
- [Making career decisions after an adult ADHD diagnosis](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/making-career-decisions-after-an-adult-adhd-diagnosis.md) - Late diagnosis often leads to a reassessment of one's career. Beth Gee unpacks the process and provides some helpful insights
- [How much of your ADHD is in your DNA?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/how-much-of-your-adhd-is-in-your-dna.md) - ADHD has a heritability rate of around 74-80%
- [Looking Beyond the Overdiagnosis Narrative](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/looking-beyond-the-overdiagnosis-narrative.md) - Caution about over-diagnosis must not become dismissal of genuine neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions
- [Learning from the UK: Why Australia Must Avoid the Panorama Effect](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/learning-from-the-uk-why-australia-must-avoid-the-panorama-effect-2.md) - Investigative journalism plays a vital role in holding systems to account. The risk is not scrutiny itself, but what happens next, when systems respond without coordination. Leanne Maskell, Founder of ADHD Works & Author of ‘AuDHD: Blooming Differently’ shares her views with ADHD Australia.
- [Four Corners exposes longstanding systemic failures](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/four-corners-exposes-longstanding-systemic-failures.md) - Inadequate access to and variable quality of care are not separate issues. They are the same issue: a system that does not reliably give people what they need.
- [ADHD, Bullying, and Finding the Right School Environment](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-bullying-and-finding-the-right-school-environment.md) - She told me he was the type of child who would one day "end up in a gang" and "cause havoc in the neighbourhood" if I didn’t rein him in.
- [You aren’t alone in feeling alone](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/you-arent-alone-in-feeling-alone.md) - Recent studies show that nearly two-thirds of adults with ADHD report feeling lonely “always” or “often.
- [Research Study on Social Functioning in Adolescents with ADHD – Reflections from Young Adults](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/research-study-on-social-functioning-in-adolescents-with-adhd-reflections-from-young-adults.md) - This project is about understanding the experiences of social functioning in adolescence in individuals with ADHD.
- [More than a pay check - Helping your ADHD child find a career path that leverages their strengths](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/more-than-a-pay-check-helping-your-adhd-child-find-a-career-path-that-leverages-their-strengths.md) - As my children move from adolescence into adulthood, I want to help them avoid the mistakes I made.
- [Research Study on Wellbeing and ADHD for Primary School Students Grades 5 & 6](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/opportunity-to-participate-in-a-research-study-on-wellbeing-and-adhd.md) - Deakin University Research Focus: Factors that influence the well-being of young people with ADHD at school.
- [What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You About ADHD and Nutrition](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/food-for-thought.md) - Practical strategies for parents navigating the ADHD nutrition gap
- [Social Media Coordinator](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/social-media-coordinator.md) - Join our volunteer social media team and help us build something that will change people's lives
- [The Medicine in Nature](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/the-medicine-in-nature.md) - It turns out that the feeling of "medicine" from the trees isn't just poetic idealism; it’s biological. Research has consistently shown that spending time in natural environments significantly boosts mental well-being.
- [Navigating Menopause](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/navigating-menopause.md) - What I didn't realise at the time was that losing my ovaries meant losing my primary source of oestrogen overnight. I was thrust into "surgical menopause," and the impact was immediate.
- [Movement as Medicine for Anxiety](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/movement-as-medicine-for-anxiety.md) - I discovered that exercise wasn’t just about "losing weight", it was medicine.
- [How Dogs Can Transform Life for Kids with ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/how-dogs-can-transform-life-for-kids-with-adhd.md) - She was more than a pet, she was the best friend I desperately needed.
- [The many flavours of ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/the-many-flavours-of-adhd.md) - As a mother of three boys, all diagnosed with ADHD, I’ve learned the hard way that this condition doesn't have one "look." It has many different "flavours." My boys share a diagnosis, but their internal worlds and outward behaviours couldn't be more different.
- [ADHD Hyperfocus: Transitions Without Willpower](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/working-with-hyperfocus-adhd-transitions-without-willpower.md) - By Sheridan Ruth — somatic coach, author of Somatic Intelligence for Success, and founder of Soma AI.
- [Program Lead – Neuro-Inclusive Road Safety Education](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/program-lead-neuro-inclusive-road-safety-education.md) - Make a difference to people's lives in this senior volunteer role in ADHD Australia's Marketing team
- [The Untapped Leadership of Neurodivergent Women](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/the-untapped-leadership-of-neurodivergent-women.md) - ADHD Australia CEO, Melissa Webster, is the keynote speaker at a ground-breaking International Womens Day event in Melbourne
- [When ADHD and Complex Trauma Collide in Children](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/when-adhd-and-complex-trauma-collide-in-children-2.md) - Children with ADHD already grow up navigating a world that often misunderstands them. Add complex trauma, particularly ongoing emotional abuse, and the impact can be profound. The combination of ADHD and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or CPTSD, does not simply add two sets of difficulties…
- [Content Creators](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/content-writer.md) - Help ADHD Australia bring the ADHD experience to life through compelling and accessible stories written by a real human being.
- [NSW Takes Giant Step Towards Faster Access to ADHD Treatment](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/nsw-takes-giant-step-towards-faster-access-to-adhd-treatment.md) - This is the reform we’ve been waiting for: NSW has announced that GPs will begin training from March to diagnose ADHD and manage treatment
- [Thriving Kids: good news for families in new details](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/thriving-kids-good-news-for-families-in-new-details.md) - The Federal Government has clarified how the Thriving Kids reform will provide earlier, community-based support for young children with developmental delay and autism.
- [When a parent and child both have ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/when-a-parent-and-child-both-have-adhd.md) - ADHD often runs in families. When parents have undiagnosed ADHD, parenting can feel overwhelming, and children's treatment maybe less effective. Supporting parents is a key part of supporting kids.
- [Great news for Victorians but too many Australians are still waiting](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/great-news-for-victorians-but-too-many-australians-are-still-waiting.md) - ADHD Australia CEO, Melissa Webster, welcomed today’s announcement, but said too many States and Territorys are lagging
- [A turning point in ADHD care for Victorians](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/a-turning-point-in-adhd-care-for-victorians.md) - If you're a Victorian waiting for an ADHD diagnosis or struggling with the costs of treatment, here's the best news you've seen in a long time
- [Parenting a Child With ADHD: A Somatic, Nervous-System-Based Approach](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/parenting-a-child-with-adhd-a-somatic-nervous-system-based-approach.md) - 7 ways to regulate together (and why it matters more than behaviour charts) Written by Sheridan Ruth, a somatic therapist and coach with lived experience of neurodivergence, specialising in neurodivergent nervous systems.
- [Why ADHD in girls is often missed at school](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/why-adhd-in-girls-is-often-missed-at-school.md) - The behaviour of girls with ADHD doesn't fit the stereotypes so their condition is not recognised
- [Designing a home that works with ADHD, not against It](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/designing-a-home-that-works-with-adhd-not-against-it.md) - A growing body of research shows that the built environment can either amplify ADHD challenges or soften them.
- [A Message for our awesome Volunteers from our CEO](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/a-message-for-our-awesome-volunteers-from-our-ceo.md) - 5 December is International Volunteer Day. ADHD Australia CEO, Melissa Webster, marks the occasion with a message for our amazing team.
- [The 100K Hustle is up and running - just one week to go!](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/the-100k-hustle-is-up-and-running-just-one-week-to-go.md) - The 100K Hustle is about more than endurance; it’s about community, purpose, and making a real impact.
- [Overwhelming public support for GP prescribing in NSW](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/overwhelming-public-support-for-gp-prescribing-in-nsw.md) - Thousands of people have already gained faster and cheaper access to ADHD care since the NSW Government introduced its new prescribing arrangements earlier this year, but more is needed.
- [Inclusion policy makers could learn a lot from teachers](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/inclusion-policy-makers-could-learn-a-lot-from-teachers.md) - Primary school teachers say that inclusion, as it currently operates, still leaves some children out - children with ADHD
- [ADHD and Substance Use: Why Treatment Keeps Missing the Point](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-and-substance-use-why-treatment-keeps-missing-the-point.md) - People with ADHD face a markedly higher risk of developing substance use disorders, yet the systems meant to support them continue to fall short
- [Queensland GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/queensland-gps-to-diagnose-and-treat-adhd.md) - Queensland’s decision is a practical reform that eases pressure on families, shortens wait times and brings care closer to many Queenslanders,
- [What Teachers Can Teach Us About ADHD Inclusion](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/what-teachers-can-teach-us-about-adhd-inclusion.md) - New study reveals practical ways in which schools can address what teachers describe as "the blind spot of inclusion"
- [Why ADHD Can Look So Different in Girls and Boys](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/why-adhd-can-look-so-different-in-girls-and-boys.md) - When we recognise how ADHD can manifest across genders, we create fairer pathways to understanding, diagnosis, and support
- [Have your say in Northern Territory ADHD consultation](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/have-your-say-in-northern-territory-adhd-consultation.md) - Territorians are invited to share their views and experiences to help shape an evidence-based approach to ADHD in the Northern Territory
- [Beth Gee](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/beth-gee.md) - Chief Talent and Volunteer Officer
- [Karl Sebire](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/karl-sebire.md) - Board Member
- [Radhika Nichlani](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/radhika-nichlani.md) - Executive Coordinator
- [ADHD in the Australian Criminal "Justice" System](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-in-the-australian-criminal-justice-system.md) - Transcript of Dr Lorana Bartels in conversation with Andrew Thompson. Recorded during the Global ADHD Conference, 2025.
- [Catch up on the Global ADHD Conference](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/conference-presentations-2025.md) - Watch every presentation on demand
- [Many Faces of ADHD: 4 stories of late-diagnosed women](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/many-faces-of-adhd-4-stories-of-late-diagnosed-women.md) - In honour of ADHD Awareness Month and its theme, The Many Faces of ADHD, we’re sharing the stories of four women diagnosed with ADHD later in life.
- [ADHD in the Spotlight: ‘Tell Me What You Really Think’ on SBS](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-in-the-spotlight-tell-me-what-you-really-think-on-sbs.md) - ADHD takes centre stage in the premiere episode of Tell Me What You Really Think - a bold new SBS series hosted by Marc Fennell.
- [Please Do Not Dull My Daughter's Rainbow Brain](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/please-do-not-dull-my-daughters-rainbow-brain.md) - Why Different is Not a Deficit – A Volunteer Story by James Kyde, ADHD Australia's Company Secretary
- [World Mental Health Day 2025](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/10-october-is-world-mental-health-day.md) - 10 October 2025: World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise support for mental health.
- [ADHD Awareness Month 2025](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-awareness-month-2025.md) - Help our community raise awareness of ADHD by supporting ADHD Awareness Month – a global celebration every October
- [Wanted: ADHD Assist Beta Users](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/coming-soon-adhd-assist.md) - Our Beta program is live! Join today and help us create the best content and community experience for people whose lives are touched by ADHD.
- [Dr Kerry Chant](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-kerry-chant.md) - Overview of ADHD reforms in NSW - Expanding the role of GPs in ADHD care
- [Dr Oli Meredith](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-oli-meredith.md) - ADHD at Uni: Creating Conditions for Success
- [Robyn Jarman](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/robyn-jarman.md) - ADHD at Uni: Creating Conditions for Success
- [Dr Samantha Hiew](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-samantha-hiew.md) - ADHD Today - In conversation with Dr. Samantha Hiew
- [Rob Sibo](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/rob-sibo.md) - A More Accessible World: The Future of AI in Personal Care
- [Kate Taylor](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/kate-taylor.md) - The Invisible Wall: Challenges for Neurodivergent people accessing Intimacy and Social Connection
- [Rebecca McLinden](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/rebecca-mclinden.md) - Why Rewards Don’t Always Stick: Understanding ADHD & Motivation
- [Dr Alison Poulton](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-alison-poulton.md) - Problems with the ADHD Diagnostic Criteria in Adults
- [The 100K Hustle - Albert Park, Melbourne](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/the-100k-hustle-2.md) - The 100K Hustle is an event is a celebration of local small businesses and the community that powers them
- [Claire Thomas](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/claire-thomas.md) - From Good Intentions to Great Outcomes: Leading a Neuroaffirming Workplace
- [Dr Naser Zamani](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-naser-zamani.md) - Road Safety Among Children with ADHD: An AR-Enabled Educational Approach
- [Dr Hannah Brown](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/prof-hannah-brown.md) - Wired to Lead — Rethinking Brains, Business and Brilliance
- [Errol Benvie](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/errol-benvie.md) - A Playdate With Your Device – Learn How To Use Your Brain Deliberately
- [Dr Shae Wissell](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dr-shae-wissell.md) - Support adults with ADHD and Dyslexia through an intersectional strength based lens in the workplace
- [Dr Lorana Bartels](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/lorana-bartels.md) - ADHD and the Australian Criminal ‘Justice’ System
- [Ainsley Kyder-Gould](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/ainsley-kyder-gould.md) - Seeing the Whole Person: A Neuroaffirming Approach to ADHD Coaching
- [Henry Shelford](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/henry-shelford.md) - PANEL: ADHD Without Borders: Understanding Global Variations and Cultural Insights
- [Moonlake Lee](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/moonlake-lee.md) - PANEL: ADHD Without Borders: Understanding Global Variations and Cultural Insights
- [Matt Tice](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/matt-tice.md) - Opening Address
- [Melissa Webster](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/melissa-webster.md) - Opening Address & The invisible Wall: Challenges for Neurodivergent people Accessing Intimacy and Social Connection
- [Kelly Dargan](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/kelly-durgan.md) - Moderator
- [Andrew Thompson](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/andrew-thompson-2.md) - Moderator
- [Rob Lowe](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/rob-lowe-2.md) - MC
- [Spectrum - a new show about our neurodiverse experience](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/spectrum-a-new-show-about-our-neurodiverse-experience.md) - Jess Turner unpacks masking and mirroring and finds the joy in letting go of what was never meant to be.
- [Neurodivergent students vote with their feet amid school refusal crisis](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/neurodivergent-students-vote-with-their-feet-amid-school-refusal-crisis.md) - ABC News reports that Independent Schools Australia saw a 276% surge in special assistance school enrolments in 8 years.
- [Less waiting, more affordable care for ADHD in NSW](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/less-waiting-more-affordable-care-for-adhd-in-nsw.md) - Reforms in NSW introduced today will reduce wait times and deliver more affordable care for people with ADHD.
- [Opportunity to join Neurodiverse Advisory Board](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/lived-experience-consultation.md) - Scope Psychology Services Australia is a practice providing neurodiversity-affirming therapy and assessment services for neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults. The practice is establishing a Neurodivergent (ND) Advisory Board to ensure its work is directly guided by the community it serv…
- [Simple strategies to help students with ADHD improve focus](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/simple-strategies-to-help-students-with-adhd-improve-focus.md) - A combination of classroom strategies, organisational tools and environmental adjustments can make a difference to students with ADHD.
- [Neuroscience: How Background Tunes Shape Focus](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/neuroscience-how-background-tunes-shape-focus.md) - A new study compared background music listening habits between young adults with and without ADHD, revealing distinct patterns in when and what they listen to.
- [Vitamin D Improves Hyperactivity & Attention](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/benefits-of-vitamin-d-for-adhd-meta-analysis.md) - Children with ADHD who took vitamin D experienced improved hyperactivity and attention, finds a new meta-analysis.
- [Autism, ADHD or both?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/autism-adhd-or-both.md) - New research highlights how complicated it can be to diagnose ADHD in youth with other conditions.
- ['Stopping my ADHD child’s violence at school'](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/stopping-my-adhd-childs-violence-at-school.md) - In a Kidspot article about dysregulated ADHD children, Dr Karl Sebire, Non-Executive Director at ADHD Australia, explains the need for systemic change.
- [Can Treating ADHD Behind Bars Reduce Reoffending?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/can-treating-adhd-behind-bars-reduce-reoffending.md) - In some prisons overseas, inmates diagnosed with ADHD are offered targeted treatment — and the results are changing the way we think about rehabilitation.
- [The Hidden Crisis in Criminal Justice](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/our-hidden-crisis.md) - In our schools, one in 20 students has ADHD. In the world's prisons, it's one in four. And in NSW, it's almost one in two. The numbers are shocking and we ignore them at our peril.
- [There's more to dopamine than we thought](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/dopamine-isnt-one-signal-its-two.md) - New research reveals dopamine’s precision in the brain, offering deeper insights into conditions like ADHD and reminding us why policy must evolve alongside science.
- [Vyvanse Supply and Quality Issues](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/vyvanse-supply-and-quality-issues.md) - ADHD Australia is aware of growing concerns about the availability and quality of Vyvanse
- [What's behind the rise in ADHD cases?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/whats-behind-the-rise-in-adhd-cases.md) - To many parents of affected children, it is a condition that is going under-recognised and needs better resourcing. But to sceptics, like Lincoln psychiatrist Dr Sami Timimi, ADHD is a prime example of “overmedicalisation“.
- [How To Turn Challenges Into Strengths – ADHD At Work](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-in-the-workplace.md) - With the right strategies, individuals with ADHD can turn their challenges into strengths. In our latest video series, workplace experts share valuable insights and practical tips to help individuals with ADHD thrive in their professional lives.
- [NSW GPs To Diagnose, Treat & Manage ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/we-welcome-nsw-governments-historic-adhd-reform.md) - Game changing reforms allow GPs to treat ADHD to reduce wait times and costs.
- [Major Parties Commit To Cut The Cost Of Your Medication](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/election-commitments-to-costs-of-your-medication.md) - ADHD Australia welcomes bipartisan support to cut medication costs under the PBS, a crucial step toward affordability, equity and better support for Australians living with ADHD.
- [WA Parties promise to make access to treatment easier](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/election-commitments-in-wa-leaves-other-states-behind.md) - WA takes a step forward on ADHD care with election promises to cut wait times and allow GPs to diagnose. ADHD Australia urges other states to follow suit.
- [How To Build An Inclusive, Neuro-Friendly Classroom](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/building-a-neuro-friendly-classroom.md) - Start the school year strong with practical tips for building an ADHD inclusive classroom including visual cues, sensory supports, routine planning and neuro affirming strategies.
- [Practical Strategies To Help Year 12s Plan Their Careers](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/career-planning-at-school-with-adhd.md) - Career planning can be tough and even more so for students with ADHD facing Year 12. Join Claire Pech and Amanda Krulis as they unpack the common challenges and practical strategies to support young adults with ADHD.
- [This Is What ADHD Feels Like](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/this-is-what-adhd-feels-like.md) - Dr Tracy Marks explores the idea that ADHD is fundamentally a stimulation issue, not a focusing problem, characterized by lower dopamine levels and reward circuit dysfunction. People with ADHD can hyperfocus on stimulating activities while struggling with mundane tasks, due to the brain's need for…
- [Federal Government Response To ADHD Lets Us All Down](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/federal-government-response-to-adhd-inquiry-falls-short.md) - The Federal Government has released its long-awaited response to the Senate Inquiry into ADHD services, but falls short of real reform. While 15 key recommendations were presented, only one is fully supported.
- [ADHD Community Still Waiting For Government Response](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-community-still-waiting-for-government-response-12-months-after-inquiry.md) - It’s been 12 months since the Senate Committee released 15 urgent recommendations to improve ADHD assessment and support in Australia. The Government’s silence is delaying progress for individuals and families in need. ADHD Australia is calling for an immediate response and real action.
- [Janet McLeod](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/janet-mcleod.md) - What is your role at ADHD Australia? I am working on developing a national framework. Why did you get involved in ADHD Australia? I feel that it is one of the disabilities that needs more understanding and support. What excites you about volunteering with ADHD Australia? What programs or initiative…
- [Matt Cameron](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/matt-cameron.md) - What is your role at ADHD Australia? I help ADHD Australia audience connect with audiences through digital marketing. Why did you get involved in ADHD Australia? My motivation comes from my own lived experience – I know what it’s like to want to connect with others who truly get you. I’m passionate…
- [Tim Anderson](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/tim-anderson.md) - What is your role at ADHD Australia? I’m the Chief Communications Officer. Why did you get involved in ADHD Australia? I happened to be browsing LinkedIn one day when I saw the volunteer opportunity come up. At the time, I wasn’t aware what ADHD Australia did, but as I was curious to learn more. I…
- [Jessica Revitt-Mills](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/jessica-revitt-mills.md) - What is your role at ADHD Australia? I am currently volunteering as a learning resource specialist with a focus on supports to assist the transition from primary to high school for neurodivergent students. Why did you want to volunteer with ADHD Australia? Originally, I worked as a teacher and lear…
- [Rob Lowe](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/rob-lowe.md) - What is your role at ADHD Australia? I am the Chief Marketing Officer at ADHD Australia. Why did you get involved in ADHD Australia? My son has ADHD, other members of my family and I sometimes wonder if I do too! What excites you about volunteering with ADHD Australia? What programs or initiatives…
- [Andrew Thompson](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/andrew-thompson.md) - What is your role at ADHD Australia? I am a Board Member at ADHD Australia. Why did you get involved in ADHD Australia? Given how much ADHD has affected my life, both positively and negatively, I want to share my experience and learn from others similarly affected. Together, we can achieve a lot. W…
- [Meredith Ebbs](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/meredith-ebbs.md) - What is your role at ADHD Australia? I am a professional volunteer in the Education stream. I am working on resources for schools and educators. Why did you want to volunteer with ADHD Australia? I have a lot of lived experiences to share with others, as I understand first-hand the obstacles faced…
- [How To Smooth The Transition From Primary To High School](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/primary-to-high-school-transition-tips-for-teachers-and-parents.md) - The move from primary to high school is a big step and for neurodivergent students, it can come with extra challenges. Jessica Revitt-Mills shares practical, compassionate tips to support ADHD students through this transition, from end-of-Year 6 prep to early Year 7 support.
- [Mixed Emotions About Late Diagnosis? You're Not Alone.](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/late-diagnosis-its-ok-to-have-mixed-emotions.md) - A late ADHD diagnosis can feel like a breakthrough or a breakdown, and sometimes both. In this honest and compassionate piece, Christopher Camp explores the emotional rollercoaster of late diagnosis: from grief and reflection to clarity and self-acceptance.
- [Where To Find Support For ADHD Students In Schools](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/reasonable-adjustments-in-education-where-and-how-to-find-support.md) - Navigating school can be tough for neurodivergent students especially when their needs aren’t visible. Jessica Revitt-Mills unpacks how families and schools can work together using the Disability Standards for Education to implement effective, reasonable adjustments.
- [Tasmania Announces Inquiry Into ADHD Services](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-australia-welcomes-tasmanian-government-review-of-adhd-services.md) - ADHD Australia welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s newly announced inquiry into ADHD services a vital step toward better support, assessment and treatment access. With personal advocacy from MP Simon Behrakis, this inquiry opens the door for Tasmanians with lived experience to be heard.
- [Debunking The Myth That Screen-Time Causes ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/screen-time-doesnt-cause-adhd-teachers-need-to-reframe-their-understanding.md) - ADHD is not just about distraction and it’s time we challenged the myths. Dr Karl Sebire shares insights from his research and classroom experience to help educators better understand ADHD, reframe student behaviours and create more inclusive learning environments.
- [Overcome School Refusal By Making Education Inclsuive](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-australia-responds-to-four-corners-the-kids-who-cant-that-shines-a-light-on-the-struggles-of-adhd-students.md) - The ABC’s Four Corners episode The Kids Who Can’t shines a spotlight on school refusal, a challenge deeply affecting many children with ADHD. ADHD Australia is calling for urgent action to make education more inclusive, compassionate and accessible for all students.
- [Six Hacks To Take The Stress Out Of Schoolday Mornings](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/getting-ready-for-school-tips-from-2-mums-of-adhd-kids.md) - Back-to-school mornings can feel like chaos especially for families with ADHD. Associate Professor Melanie Porter and Flynn Vamos share practical, parent-tested tips to bring more calm, consistency and confidence to your routine.
- [Senate Makes 15 Key Recommendations, Now What?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/senate-inquiry-into-adhd.md) - The Senate Inquiry into ADHD revealed major barriers in diagnosis, support and access to services. With over 700 submissions and 15 key recommendations, the final report is now out.
- [ADHD Australia announces new board](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-australia-announces-new-board.md) - Big news from ADHD Australia: We’re proud to announce the appointment of four new board members and two new advisory board members as we step into our 10th year of national advocacy and reform.
- [ADHD Australia Welcomes Senate Inquiry's Report](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-australia-moves-forward-with-roadmap-for-implementation-of-adhd-senate-inquiry.md) - A milestone for ADHD advocacy in Australia. ADHD Australia welcomes the Senate Inquiry’s historic report and its 15 unanimous recommendations to improve access, diagnosis, and support.
- [Senate Inquiry into ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/senate-inquiry-into-adhd-2.md) - ADHD Australia participated in the recent Senate Inquiry into ADHD
- [Melissa Webster, CEO](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/melissa-webster-ceo-of-adhd-australia.md) - Melissa Webster is a visionary leader who is spearheading ADHD Australia’s ambitious goals to drive systemic change for people with ADHD in Australia.
- [What I Wish More People Understood About My ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/i-have-adhd-here-is-what-i-wish-more-people-understood-about-it.md) - Libi Boroda, our volunteer Social Media Manager, shares her experience growing up with ADHD.
- [ADHD Community Delivers Powerful Stories To The Senate](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-community-share-their-personal-stories-with-the-senate-inquiry-into-adhd.md) - ADHD Australia has delivered a powerful community-led submission to the Senate Inquiry into ADHD, calling for critical reforms in diagnosis, treatment and support.
- [How Are Our Schools Managing The Rise In ADHD Diagnoses?](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/how-are-our-schools-managing-with-the-increase-in-adhd-cases.md) - ADHD diagnoses are rising fast, but are our schools keeping up? Dr Patrick Concannon, developmental paediatrician and ADHD Australia board member, joins the conversation to unpack the challenges schools face and what needs to change.
- [UNCUT/OFF AIR – A lesson in ADHD](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/uncut-off-air-a-lesson-in-adhd.md) - Professor Michael Kohn gives Hughesy and Erin some fascinating insight into the world of ADHD in this week’s edition of Uncut/Off Air.
- [What Happens When Adult ADHD Goes Undiagnosed](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adult-adhd-when-the-developmental-disorder-goes-undiagnosed.md) - Professor Michael Kohn joins Channel 7’s The Morning Show to unpack the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD in adults, the importance of proper diagnosis, and key findings from ADHD Australia's Under the Radar report.
- [Free Online ADHD Course](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/free-online-adhd-course.md) - Discover the New Free Online ADHD Course made for parents, teachers & the community. Gain valuable insights, reduce stigma, and hear real stories from families and experts.
- [NSW Cuts School Suspensions For Neurodiverse Students](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/nsw-reduces-school-suspensions-smh-28-august-2020.md) - Sydney Morning Herald, 27 August 2020: NSW new behaviour strategy commits to reducing suspensions in students with disability.
- [Vyvanse to cost less in big win for Adult ADHDers](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/success-in-changing-the-pbs-for-adhd-medications.md) - Over the past few months, we have asked the ADHD community to support us in changing the way ADHD medications are made availability under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
- [NSW Education Department's Interim Report released](https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/nsw-department-of-education-interim-report-now-released-and-available-for-public-comment.md) - The NSW Curriculum Review Interim Report is open for public comment as ADHD Australia prepares to contribute feedback toward a more inclusive education system.

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