2026 Australian Capital Territory ADHD Conference
About
📅 Saturday 1st August 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Doors 8:30 AM)
📍 59 Cameron Ave Conference & Events Centre, Belconnen ACT 2617Practical, Neuroaffirming Strategies & Support Join us for a strengths-based conference designed for parents, educators, carers, and adult ADHDers. Learn from renowned experts with a mix of sharp clinical knowledge and lived experience.
Meet Our Expert Speakers
Karise McNamee
AuDHD Counselling Social Worker & Researcher
- Founder of Paths with Purpose, Australia-wide ADHD/AuDHD counselling
- 12+ years in trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming practice
- PhD researcher on late-diagnosed ADHD women
Ashleigh Seggie
Founder, ND Support and Coaching
- ICF-accredited ADHD and parent coach
- Former teacher bridging parents, schools and communities
- Neuroaffirming, evidence-based practical strategies
Nell Harris
Neurodivergent Artist & Author
- Author and illustrator of social-emotional children's books
- Focus on supporting education and the primary years
- Champions curiosity over judgement in a neuroaffirming world
Callie Elward-Barrett
Neuroinclusion Speaker & Strategist
- Founder of Executive Functioning Leadership
- Co-founder of ndWILD global neuroinclusion movement
- Former senior executive in the Australian Public Service
Trudy Parkin
Certified ADHD Life Coach
- 25 years as an educator, now coaching with lived experience
- Strengths-based approach that softens self-judgement
- Builds confidence and sustainable everyday strategies
Sarah Burrows
ICF-accredited Coach (PCC), Founder of L3 Coaching
- Supports adults with ADHD and AuDHD; lived experience
- NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer; calm, non-judgmental style
- 20 years in pharma: behaviour change & stakeholder engagement
Event Agenda
| 8:30AM | Registration opens & Exhibits open for perusal |
| 10:00AM | Welcome & Introduction |
| 10:05AM | Callie Elward-Barrett: Better Environments, Brighter Futures: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids |
| 10:45AM | Morning Break |
| 11:05AM | Sarah Burrows: How Coaching Supports ADHD Adults to Thrive |
| 11:50AM | Karise McNamee: Special Interest and Passions (SPINs) in AuDHD |
| 12:30PM | Main Break |
| 1:20PM | Ashleigh Seggie: Helping Your Child's Teacher Understand ADHD, Autism and PDA |
| 2:05PM | Trudy Parkin: Time, Dopamine & the ADHD Brain |
| 2:50PM | Afternoon Break |
| 3:10PM | Nell Harris: Identifying and Deconstructing Neuronormativity Within Ourselves and the World Around Us |
| 3:50PM | Thank you & Close |
Tickets
* Note: Food & drinks are NOT included. Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable. Not suitable for children under 14.
Solo Standard
- Entry to all Speakers
- Certificate of Attendance
- Conference Program
- Access to Exhibitors
$127.00
Solo Workbook
- Everything in Solo Standard
- Certificate of Attendance
- Access to Exhibitors
- Full Workbook & Guide Included
$147.00
Duo Bundle Standard
- Entry for 2 people
- Save $49 vs 2x Solo Standard
- Conference Program & Exhibitors
- Workbook NOT included
$205.00 $102.50 / person · 2 tickets
Duo Bundle Workbook
- Entry for 2 people
- Save $59 vs 2x Solo Workbook
- Learn together and share ideas
- Workbook INCLUDED for both
$235.00 $117.50 / person · 2 tickets