2026 Tasmanian ADHD Conference - Hobart
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About
Practical, 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
Anja Zimmerman
Child and Family Counsellor
- Founder of the Calm Kidz Program
- Brain-based, neuro-affirming approaches to regulation
- Author of 'Perfectly Imperfect Parenting'
Ashley Cairns
CEO & Founder of A Change for Better
- Improving access to neurodevelopmental diagnostics
- Helped lead development of Lotus AI diagnostic platform
- Driven by professional expertise and AuDHD lived experience
Emma-Rose Parsons
ADHDer Psychologist
- Director of Spectrum House Psychology
- Neurodiversity-affirming approach to developmental differences
- Founder of the Nurturing Sparkles platform
Greg Bayne
Psychologist
- Specialises in cultivating psychological safety
- Develops high-performing, accountable teams
- Master of Psychology (Counselling) Cum Laude
Lauren Quirke
Neurodevelopmental Consultant
- Founder of Somenté, a neuroscience-led practice
- Focuses on understanding underlying neurological experiences
- Equips adults to create thriving environments for children
Tim Sanderson
Psychologist
Lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuDHDer
Lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuDHDer
- Provides support through OZPSYCH
- Specialises in Neurodivergent assessments of adults
- Focuses on recognition and affirmation in diagnostics
Event Agenda
| 8:30AM | Registration opens & Exhibits open for perusal |
| 10:00AM | Welcome & Introduction |
| 10:05AM | Anja Zimmerman: A Brain Based Approach to Regulation & ADHD |
| 10:45AM | Break |
| 11:05AM | Emma-Rose Parsons: Boundaries in Practice: Helping People Recognise, Communicate and Hold Their Limits |
| 11:50AM | Lauren Quirke: Why your Child Isn't Responding – & How to Communicate so They can |
| 12:30PM | Main Break |
| 01:20PM | Ashley Cairns: The Hidden Rules Nobody Explains: Why the World Feels Harder for Neurodivergent People |
| 02:05PM | Greg Bayne: Coaching Neurodiverse Talent to Thrive in a Competitive Sport Environment |
| 02:50PM | Break |
| 03:10PM | Tim Sanderson: Reframing the diagnostic process for ADHD and Autism. |
| 03:50PM | Thank you & Close |
Tickets
* Note: Food & drinks are NOT included. Registration non-refundable within 30 days. Not suitable for children under 14.
Standard Ticket
- Entry to all Speakers
- Certificate of Attendance
- Access to Exhibitors
- Copy of Speaker's Slides
$127.00
WORKBOOK Ticket
- Entry to all Speakers
- Certificate of Attendance
- Access to Exhibitors
- Workbook Included & Copy of Slides
$147.00