Membership of AuDHD Council of Australia

A national community for lived-experience, employers, and allies

The AuDHD Council of Australia exists to support, represent, and advance adults with combined autism and ADHD traits across professional, organisational, and community life.

Membership is open to individuals and organisations aligned with this purpose and provides connection, participation, and a practical pathway to systemic change.

Why become a member?

As a member, you will:

Contribute to a national voice shaping policy, practice, and public understanding of AuDHD
Access evidence-informed resources, tools, and guidance as they are developed
Be part of a values-led community grounded in lived experience and professional integrity
Support the development of safer, more inclusive workplaces and systems
Receive updates on research, advocacy priorities, consultations, and events
Help build a sustainable organisation designed to endure beyond individual leadership

Membership is both a statement of alignment and a practical investment in change.

1.

Confirm eligibility

Confirm eligibility under the relevant membership class

2.

Complete application form

Complete the relevant online membership application form

3.

Pay the applicable membership fees

New members will pay an Application Fee, and the Membership Fee pro-rated to the financial year.

4.

Receive your membership details

Once you have been entered onto the Register of Members, you will receive your formal confirmation of admission as a member

Membership of AuDHD Council of Australia

For people with lived experience of AuDHD who are employed, self-employed, or seeking work.

Purpose:

Ensure the Council remains lived-experience-led
Provide a structured way for individuals to influence policy
Build a national cohort without forcing disclosure at work.

Inclusions:

Voting rights
Eligibility for advisory councils and working groups
Access to workforce guidance resources
Participation in anonymous workforce surveys
Career-stage round tables
Member briefings on employment law, disclosure, accommodations, and burnout

Price:

$105 + GST application fee (non-refundable)
$90 + GST membership fee per year (pro-rata to financial year)

Concessions are available for those seeking work, contact the team at membership@audhdcouncil.com.au.

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For family members, carers, advocates, and supporters of those with AuDHD.

Purpose:

Access to resources and education to support those who live with AuDHD
Safe space to learn about AuDHD

Inclusions:

Eligibility for advisory councils and working groups
Support round tables
Member briefings on employment law, disclosure, accommodations, and burnout

Pricing:

$105 + GST application fee (non-refundable)
$90 + GST membership fee per year (pro-rata to financial year)

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For all businesses employing staff that want to engage with AuDHD Council of Australia on best practice and regulations on interviewing, retaining, and supporting employees with lived-experience of AuDHD.

Purpose:

Gives employers a credible way to engage in discussion
Shift HR focus from 'compliance fear' to retention economics
Support AuDHD Council of Australia and remain independent.

Inclusions:

Access to AuDHD workforce frameworks
Employer briefings on recruitment, retention, and role design
Eligibility for employer advisory councils and working groups
Early access to research insights and policy directions

Workplace membership is not a certification or endorsement.

Pricing:

$105 + GST application fee (non-refundable)
$750 + GST workplaces with <50 staff membership fee per year (pro-rata to financial year)
$2,000 + GST workplaces with 50-250 staff membership fee per year (pro-rata to financial year)
$5,000 + GST workplaces with >250 staff membership fee per year (pro-rata to financial year)

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For local, state, and federal government departments, peak bodies, and membership organisations.

Purpose:

Engage with the work of the AuDHD Council of Australia

Inclusions:

Input into AuDHD workforce frameworks
Edibility for advisory groups
Engage with research
Policy round tables

Pricing:

$105 + GST application fee (non-refundable)
$3,000 + GST membership fee (pro-rata to financial year)

Apply here