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.
What excites you about volunteering with ADHD Australia? What programs or initiatives are you passionate about?
Employment is important to me. There is a high proportion of ADHD people in the advertising industry, where their lateral and creative thinking is highly valued. As an employer, I’ve had to develop processes and systems that cater for and get the best out of the ADHD brain and I’m keen to share with and learn from other employers. I also studied law and although I never practised, I’ve maintained a keen interest in the Justice system and especially how people with ADHD are over-represented among offenders, while the condition is poorly understood, with dire consequences.
What changes or improvements would you like to see in how ADHD is addressed or supported in the community?
I’d like to see greater understanding of the condition among neurotypicals.
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and the theme is “Awareness is Key”. How important is awareness? What does ADHD awareness mean to you?
Awareness is the starting point. Understanding and acceptance follow from that. We can’t do anything without awareness. To me, ADHD awareness means we can begin to make Australia a better place for people living with ADHD.
