Election Commitments in WA Leaves Other States Behind
ADHD Australia welcomes the announcement ahead of the state elections in Western Australia, however some states are being left behind.
Building a Neuro-Friendly Classroom
The start of the school year can be exciting and overwhelming, with new spaces, different people and learning new sets of expectations.
Career Planning at School with ADHD
Claire Pech and Amanda Krulis talk about the importance of career planning for young adults.
Federal Government Response To ADHD Inquiry Falls Short
The Australian Government has just released their Response to the Senate Inquiry into assessment and support services for people with ADHD. The Response comes more than 13 months after the Community Affairs References Committee published its report ‘Assessment and support services for people with ADHD’. The Committee’s report detailed 15 recommendations, ranging from the funding […]
ADHD Community Still Waiting For Government Response 12 Months After Inquiry
On 6 November 2023, the Community Affairs References Committee published its report ‘Assessment and support services for people with ADHD’. One year later, the Federal Government has still not provided their responses to the 15 recommendations made by the Committee. In early 2023, the Senate announced an inquiry into the barriers to consistent, timely and […]
Primary to high school transition: tips for teachers and parents
Byline: Jessica Revitt-Mills is a former teacher and draws from her lived experience of late diagnosis as a learning specialist in neurodiversity. The transition from primary to high school can be a big adjustment for students, but for neurodivergent students the challenges can be even greater. ADHD students may find the change in daily routine […]
Late diagnosis: It’s OK to have mixed emotions
Christopher Camp talks about all the emotions that come with an ADHD diagnosis and that it’s okay to experience them.
Reasonable adjustments in education: where and how to find support
By: Jessica Revitt-Mills School years can be challenging for neurodivergent students and their families. Some students may need additional supports to help them access education in the most effective way. Read on to discover more about reasonable adjustments and the steps to finding support. As a behaviour support practitioner, I find there are two common […]
ADHD Australia welcomes Tasmanian Government review of ADHD services
ADHD Australia welcomes the recently announced Tasmanian Government’s inquiry on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) services following a motion put forward in Tasmanian Parliament. The inquiry will report on the availability of the assessment, treatment and support services for people with ADHD in Tasmania. The motion was put forward by Liberal Member for Clark, Simon […]
Screen time doesn’t cause ADHD – teachers need to reframe their understanding
By: Dr Karl Sebire – Advisory ADHD Australia Board Member, Director of Research & Practice at Mentone Girls’ Grammar, sessional lecturer at University of Melbourne, Faculty of Education. In exploring my PhD research ‘Learning in the Age of Distraction’ that focuses on adolescent attention spans and in my work as an educator, I regularly come […]
