Resources for the lived experience.
Guides, templates, and research rooted in neuro-affirming practices. Designed specifically for the AuDHD intersection.
JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund
The Australian Government's Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides financial assistance to purchase work-related modifications, equipment, and services for people with disability — at no cost to you or your employer. This guide explains eligibility, what the fund covers (noise-cancelling headsets, ergonomic equipment, workplace modifications, Auslan interpreting), and how to apply.
Your Rights at Work: The Disability Discrimination Act Explained
A plain-language overview of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and what it means for AuDHD employees. Covers what constitutes unlawful discrimination, the 'unjustifiable hardship' defence employers can raise, how to lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission, and when to seek legal advice.
Disclosure at Work: When, How, and to Whom
Disclosure is a deeply personal decision with no universally right answer. This guide walks through the risks and benefits of disclosing to an employer versus not, the difference between disclosing to HR and disclosing to a manager, how to frame your needs without oversharing, and how to protect yourself legally before and after you disclose.
Managing Executive Dysfunction at Work
Executive dysfunction — difficulty initiating tasks, managing time, and shifting between priorities — is one of the most disabling aspects of AuDHD in the workplace. This article covers practical, evidence-informed strategies including body doubling, task decomposition, time blocking, and environmental design, and explains how to advocate for the flexibility to use them.
Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Work
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, employers are legally required to make reasonable adjustments for employees with disability — including AuDHD. This resource includes email templates, a conversation guide for raising the topic with HR or a manager, and a checklist of common adjustments (noise-cancelling headphones, flexible start times, written instructions, private workspaces) to help you prepare your request.