Creating a neuro-affirming workplace (Webinar)
Date: 11 Dec 2025
Thursday 11 December | 1:00–2:00PM AEDT | Online | Recorded
Presented by Community Directors | FREE to attend
As many as one in five Australians are neurodivergent, but many organisations are missing out on tapping into this pool of employees because they continue to use outdated recruitment and work practices.
Neurodivergence spans the spectrum of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and Tourette syndrome, to name a few diagnoses.
A neuro-affirming approach builds inclusive systems and communication practices that support diverse cognitive profiles from the outset. It is grounded in psychological safety, ensuring people feel secure, respected and able to work without hidden expectations or fear of judgement.
About the session
In this session, Community Directors trainer and ADHD and ICF accredited coach Annabel Rattigan will help you to:
- Understand what a neuro-affirming workplace means
- Learn how to support and empower neurodivergent employees
- How to reduce barriers and improve workplace inclusive
- Foster a culture of strength-based leadership.
This 1 hour webinar will be held live and free on Thursday 11 December from 1:00pm to 2:00pm AEDT.
Key details
Date: Thursday, 11 December
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm AEDT
Location: Online | Recorded
Price: FREE
This training is designed for board and committee members, senior staff, and leaders of not-for-profit and community organisations who are involved in governance, management, or strategic decision-making.
Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra: 1pm to 2pm
Adelaide: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Brisbane: 12pm to 1pm
Darwin: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Perth: 10am to 11am
This session is recorded and a copy is sent to all who register within hours of the completion of the session.
Yes. We will share a copy of the slides will all who register for this session.
Your presenter
Annabel Rattigan | Trainer, governance and community leadership
BA (Hons), Certificate IV (Training & Assessment), Certificate in Intercultural Communication, Dip Gov, FICDA
Annabel brings over 20 years’ experience in facilitation, relationship management, program design, and program delivery across not-for-profits and small consulting firms, with a consistent focus on building capacity and inclusion within the sector.
Meet Annabel.
What people say...
“Very worthwhile course, thank you”
“Thank you! Greatly appreciate these sessions.”
“Thank you for affordable, quality professional development”
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