AuDHD Council of Australia | National Peak Body for AuDHD in the Workplace
AUDHD WORKFORCE ADVOCACY

Welcome to the AuDHD Council of Australia

A national body focused on advocacy and systemic change while empowering and supporting individuals with co-occurring Autism and ADHD to thrive in the workplace.

Why we exist

Why AuDHD needs its own national voice

People with co-occurring autism and ADHD often face systems that misunderstand complexity, punish inconsistency, and overlook support needs. The Council exists to change that — through advocacy, education, and practical reform focused on work and professional life.

Advocacy

Influencing policy, standards, and public understanding.

Workplace Reform

Promoting inclusive employment practices that actually work.

Membership & Community

Building a lived-experience-led national voice.

Advocating for change

Australia's national peak body for AuDHD in the workplace — influencing policy, employer practice, and professional membership structures so people with AuDHD can thrive.

Membership
4 ways to join
Individual, Support, Workplace, and Institutional memberships — so everyone from lived-experience members to employers can get involved.
National advocacy
Whole career
Representing AuDHD professionals from the time they plan to enter the workforce, all the way through their career, and into leadership positions.
Governance
Member led
Member-led governance, grounded in lived experience.
What we do

Our Core Focus Areas

Workforce Participation

Advance workforce participation, retention, and career sustainability for people with AuDHD across Australia.

Systemic Advocacy

Advocate for fair, inclusive, and evidence-based employment, training, and professional systems affecting people with AuDHD.

Public Understanding

Promote public understanding of the workforce, wellbeing, and systemic impacts of AuDHD across the career lifespan of members.

Education & Resources

Develop and disseminate educational resources, guidance, and policy submissions relating to inclusive workforce and professional practices.

Collaboration

Facilitate collaboration and coordination between autism, ADHD, employment, and professional bodies to reduce duplication and systemic fragmentation.

Equity & Inclusion

Promote equity of access and inclusion for under-represented groups, including adults diagnosed later in life, women, gender-diverse people, First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people in regional and remote Australia.

"Finding out I was AuDHD wasn't just a diagnosis to me, it was the key to understanding myself and the opposing forces in my brain finally made sense"
— Sarah, Community Member (Naarm / Melbourne)
Membership

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."

Stay connected with the Council

Join our mailing list to receive updates on policy advocacy, upcoming events, and new resources for the AuDHD community.

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