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We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for neurodivergent owned and operated businesses. If you're interested in being involved as a stall holder/exhibitor at the Neurodivergent Minds Conference 2027, follow the link below and complete the form.
Please note that EOIs are due by August 31st to allow time for all exhibitors to be reviewed and informed of their inclusion in the program.
Our 2027 conference presenter details are currently to be confirmed.
Presenters will be announced and shared soon - stay tuned for more inspiring names, voices and perspectives to come!
We were so proud to have an incredible group of presenters join us for the 2025 conference. Their knowledge, lived experiences and passion for neurodiversity-affirming practice contributed to an inspiring & meaningful event.
Author, Speaker, Autistic, ADHD & non-binary advocate.
Yenn will share an auto ethnographical presentation on their lived experiences and the experiences & needs of other neurodivergent and Queer people. Providing practical strategies for conference delegates around how they can support, include, understand & respect Autistic people who are trans and gender diverse.
Founder and CEO of Neurodivergent Empowered and Sparkly Aliens Inc. Author, and global speaker.
Tanya invites us to rethink everything we've been taught about Autism, ADHD and behaviour. Drawing on lived experience, clinical practice, and current neuroscience - Tanya shares how trauma, sensory overload & nervous system dysregulation often mimic "challenging behaviour".
Ph.D. candidate, ADHD/puberty research Neurodiversity & participatory research proponent.
Emily's presentation (and research) will centre on how puberty may affect AFAB and AMAB individuals, with a focus on how it might be associated with changes in ADHD trait expression and mental health outcomes.
Autistic advocate, Speaker, and the creator of The Deep Dive Podcast.
Drawing on lived experiences, Michael's presentation explores the dangers of Autistic burnout and sets about changing systemic issues with Autistics accessing and sustaining employment.
AuDHD Speech Pathologist.
Rachel's presentation will explore the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals in finding speech pathology support that is delivered in natural & sensory friendly environments. Research has shown that such environments promote communication, rapport, regulation & improved mental and physical wellbeing.
Director and Founder of Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative.
Catherine will lead a presentation focusing on the traditional approaches to managing accommodations, the limitations of these and describe a more inclusive, proactive approach that employers can utilise to improve their business systems and culture to better accommodate workers who think and function differently.
Multi-exceptional (Autistic, ADHD, Gifted) Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW).
As a published researcher & PhD candidate focused on Autistic mental health, Caitlin combines academic & personal insights to drive change. Their presentation will centre on lived experience & self-disclosure, particularly for allied health therapists and navigating professional stigma & institutional barriers.
Autistic multidisciplinary visual artist, writer and PhD candidate.
Sarah's session shares insights from a recently published PhD study exploring the lived experience of receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood, using arts-based auto ethnography as both method & expression.
Co-founders of Curious Me
Ange & Kaycee's presentation will invite attendees into the world of curiosity-led play, where neurodivergent children are not expected to conform - but are welcomed as they are. Drawing on lived experience as neurodivergent mothers, they'll explore how sensory-rich unstructured play foster regulation, emotional safety & genuine connection.
Neuroscientist, AuDHDer & host of adhd_mums Podcast.
Jane's keynote will unmask the quiet devastation of 'high-functioning' expectations in neurodivergent women. Drawing on systematic research, clinical insight, and lived experience, she will examine how the pressure to appear competent leads to diagnostic delays, internalised ableism, and profound burnout.
Autism Advocate & Author
Tim will share his lived experiences & call to action: The nonspeaking autistic community, comprising of 33% of the total autistic population, has traditionally been discriminated & excluded due to their challenges in communication & daily functioning. Increased understanding will guide policy & practices in neuro-affirmation for this marginalised group.
AuDHD, PDA-er & Menopause Wellness Coach
Zoe Martin is the coach midlife women call when the wheels fall off. Neurodivergent, menopause-certified, and fiercely trauma-informed, she helps women ride the chaos of ADHD, perimenopause, and the great unmasking. Don't miss her presentation on day 2 of our conference, titled: The Midlife Storm - ADHD & Menopause: The Missing Conversation.
We were delighted to host two fantastic panel discussions, one on each day of the conference.
Our day 1 panellists explored: Rewriting the Rulebook: Parents, Clinicians, and the Push for Neuro-Affirming Systems.
Our day 2 panellists explored: Living on your Own Terms: Neurodivergent Perspectives on Daily Life and Support.
Grace is an ADHDer OT with a Masters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She’s all about emotional regulation, executive functioning, self advocacy and helping neurodivergent minds thrive. She works at Forbes Care, where she supports neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults under the NDIS.
Teresa is a neurodivergent Speech Pathologist who also advocates strongly for her two neurodivergent children at school, in community and with the NDIS. She is about to launch a new paediatric Speech therapy service on the Sunshine Coast.
Emma is a neurodivergent teacher with a passion for supporting all students, irrespective of disability or socioeconomic status, to be the best they can be. Emma teaches in a rural school in Central Queensland.
Kylie Gallagher (She/Her)
Kylie is a neurodivergent parent with a degree in Counselling who is currently completing her MSWQ. She is quoted as saying "I’m always surprised by the opportunities to advocate for change. I’m even more surprised when there’s some movement as a result of advocating that makes the world a little more inclusive for the next person or people. If I could tell other parents 2 things it would be, your voice matters and I’m cheering for you."
She is a proud Woppaburra woman with a disability, a carer, and Traditional Owner of the Keppel Islands in Queensland, Australia. She brings lived experience of family violence and is dedicated to confronting systemic discrimination affecting Indigenous peoples, especially women and people with disability. Tahlia-Rose has led work across government, community, and private sectors, advancing Indigenous rights, disability justice, governance, and social change. She chairs Sisters in Spirit Aboriginal Corporation, serves on the Canberra Institute of Technology Board, and is a Research Committee Member of the National Disability Research Partnership. She holds qualifications in criminology, governance, leadership, and human resources.
Award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host. Laetitia is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, AI and innovation, she has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra. Inspired by her journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children. Her passion is about creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive; whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.
Selah Dimech is an occupational therapist and founder of Neuraffirm, an OT and Allied Health Assistant practice dedicated to neurodiversity-affirming support for adults. Her research on autistic family experiences has been published internationally, and she was awarded the Elspeth Pearson Award in 2024 for her contributions to the profession. She is passionate about creating tailored resources that work with neurodivergent brains, and shares insights and practical strategies through her growing social media platforms.
Vera exemplifies the intersectional lived experience of being multiply-neurodivergent (AuDHD, PDA, gifted) & a member of minority communities (LGBT+, immigrant). As a senior Clinical Psychologist & board-approved supervisor in private practice, they specialise in neuro-affirming treatment of post-traumatic stress & complex trauma. Living at minority intersections brings unique & sometimes paradoxical needs, often making access to support and services challenging. Vera values authenticity & growth, sharing their ongoing journey of transforming a legacy of powerlessness into embodied freedom, joy, and connection.
Alana is a proudly neurodivergent (AuDHD) speech therapist and educator dedicated to neuroaffirming practice. She supports families and multidisciplinary teams throughout the diagnostic journey-collaborating closely with Paediatricians and other professionals to ensure accurate, compassionate assessments and follow-up care. Grounded in the belief that connection comes before communication, Alana helps create inclusive environments where neurodivergent individual can build authentic relationships, autonomy, and emotional safety. Her blend of clinical expertise, lived experience, and educational insight makes her a powerful advocate for communication as a tool for genuine human connection.
Let's Talk: Neurodiversity Supports acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which Let's Talk: Neurodiversity Supports is based - the Gubbi Gubbi people. We value their cultures, identities and continuing connection to country, waters, kin and community. We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging
