Melbourne Convention & Exhition Centre
1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC
SATURDAY, 2 MAY 202610am – 4pm
Doors open from 8:30am
What’s happening
We are delighted to announce the Seventh annual Victorian ADHD Conference, to be held on Saturday 2nd May 2026 in the fantastic Plenary at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Following on from last years Victorian ADHD Conference, this incredible event will be open to everyone and be a brilliant opportunity for parents, educators, family members, friends, other professionals, and adults who themselves have ADHD, to gain information and strategies directly from nationally and internationally renowned experts, that will help children or adults with ADHD.
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About the Victorian ADHD Conference
This will be the Seventh Annual Victorian ADHD Conference and is set to be an insightful and incredible event. The Conference has got bigger and better every year, selling out in 2024 with over 1000 people attending. In 2025 the conference was a great turn around for in person and online access and for 2026 we are aiming for an even bigger amazing event.
The Conference will be held on Saturday 2nd May 2026 at the spectacular Plenary at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. The conference will run from 10am until 4pm.
The online access tickets was such a success in 2025 that we are bringing it back again for 2026, tickets are available to watch from the comfort of your own home.
Doors will open at 8:30am for registration, perusal of the exhibitor area, time to grab a drink and find a seat before the first speaker starts.
The Conference will be a highly valuable and informative day for parents, educators, professionals, family members and friends of an individual with ADHD or suspected ADHD.
There will be a variety of renowned expert speakers, each providing a wealth of information and strategies that you can use at home, at school or in your workplace. The knowledge you gain could help you, your child, someone you work with, your friend.
We will also have a variety of exhibitors as well.
This Conference will be suitable for anyone with an interest in ADHD. The fantastic line up of speakers will help with many different strategies, information and topics surrounding ADHD.
All ticket holders will receive a certificate of attendance, valid for PD points which will be available on the day.
Please Note:
Lunch is NOT included, however there are eateries at the venue.
Alternatively you are welcome to bring a packed lunch to avoid long queues or delays.
Due to insurance and topics covered, children under 14yo are not able to attend.
During the break times, as well as between 8:30am and 10am before speakers commence, you are invited to look around at the amazing exhibitors.
Ticket Pricing
STANDARD TICKET
$127
Entry to all speakers
Certificate of Attendance
Conference program
Access to range of exhibitors
Workbook & Guide NOT included
WORKBOOK TICKET
$147
Entry to all speakers
Certificate of Attendance
Conference program
Access to range of exhibitors
Workbook & Guide INCLUDED
ONLINE ACCESS STANDARD TICKET
$87
Livestream access to all
Certificate of Attendance
Access to recording for 30 days
Access to slides after the event from all 6 amazing speakers
ONLINE ACCESS WORKBOOK TICKET
$97
Livestream access to all
Certificate of Attendance
Access to recording for 30 days
PDF Workbook & Guide INCLUDED
Please Note: Food and drinks are NOT included. We do recommend bringing a packed lunch. There is also a range of cafes and eateries nearby and a Cafe and pop up retail unit at the venue. This conference is not suitable for anyone under 14 years of age.
Speaker Lineup
Em is an Autistic and ADHDer speech pathologist, and mum to three neurodivergent kiddos. She is also the mind behind the social media account NeuroWild.
Widely known for her illustrations and resources about neurodiversity and supporting Autistic and ADHD kids, her ability to break down big ideas and tricky concepts into accessible language, frameworks, and practical tools has made her a highly sought-after voice in education, allied health, and advocacy.
Em’s work invites us to rethink what is actually the work of the adults – reframing misconceptions around behaviour and communication, as well as bringing to light the less visible and often overlooked aspects of Autistic and ADHD experiences. Most simply, she invites us to be curious towards our kids, ourselves, and the world around us – offering a window into what it can be like to navigate the world with a neurodivergent brain, and the permission to meet our kids where they’re at.
Sandhya Menon is an AuDHD Developmental Psychologist and Author of the much-loved kids’ books The Brain Forest, The Rainbow Brain, and her latest creation, My Body’s Power Pack. She spends her days helping children and families build strong self-identities that celebrate and know their neurotype before the world tries to tell them otherwise. She’s been an ambassador for Barbie, spoken to the Wiggles and has taken Australia’s hearts when talking about affirming practice. Her work is a mash-up of sharp clinical knowledge, lived experience, and just enough whimsy to make even the trickiest concepts feel human (and yes, actually fun). If you were looking for someone who can turn research into real talk while keeping it warm, inclusive, and a sprinkle of fun, we’ve found her.
Dr Connie Buckingham is a psychologist, lecturer, research supervisor and the creator of Social Stencil, one of Australia’s first neuroaffirming social–emotional learning (SEL) frameworks. Social Stencil supports children and adolescents to better understand themselves and each other, and to navigate friendships, conflict, emotions, and learning differences with confidence and insight.
Connie’s work is grounded in inclusion, trauma-informed practice, and lived experience. Her evidence-based programs build self-awareness, confidence, and positive peer relationships, while equipping educators and allied health professionals with engaging, neuroaffirming tools to support all young people.
In 2025 Connie was awarded the University of Melbourne Arts Alumni Giving Award for her contribution to the neurodiversity affirming movement including introducing neuroaffirming practice into the Educational Developmental Masters and Clinical Masters programs curriculum, initiating and overseeing neuroaffirming research projects and providing placement students with neuroaffirming practice experiences..
With more than 25 years of experience as a psychologist and program designer, Connie is known for her ability to weave neuroaffirming principles with practical, engaging pedagogy—creating environments where all learners can belong and thrive.
Karise is an AuDHD Counselling Social Worker, Researcher, and the founder of Paths with Purpose – an Australia-wide online counselling practice dedicated to supporting ADHD and AuDHD females.
With over 12 years of experience in trauma informed and neurodiversity-affirming mental health practice, Karise brings a unique blend of professional expertise, lived experience, and personal insight to her work.
Karise is an Associate Member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association, a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers Ethics Council and a Charles Sturt University academic. She is passionate about being at the forefront of research and best-practice for neurodivergence in women in an authentic and compassionate way. As such, she is currently completing her PhD research in the area of late-diagnosed ADHD women.
Karise’s passion for understanding and supporting the distinct needs of neurodivergence drives her continuous professional development and advocacy efforts. She travels extensively throughout Australia, partnering with organizations, service providers, and workplaces to create more inclusive neurodiversity-affirming spaces that support people to thrive in their daily environments.
Dr Lamb is a Neurodevelopmental Educator with a special interest in ADHD, Autism and Twice-exceptionality in school aged children. She is a registered teacher under NESA, an Associate Member of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association and a member of both the Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented and the Australian Association of Special Education. Her three children and herself are all Neurodivergent with a mix of Autism, ADHD, giftedness, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia.
Dr Lamb is an experienced teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry for over 20 years as a teacher in Diverse Learning (neurodivergence), Science and Head of Science and Executive Functioning in Australia and Singapore. She is an accredited ADHD Coach (Evergreen) with certificate courses in emotional regulation and CPS (Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) and extensive experience supporting young neurodivergent people.
Through experience supporting children and their parents, she has developed both an Executive Functioning program and a Parent Coaching Course.
Dr Lamb holds a unique position as a Neurodevelopmental Educator and advocate for children at school. She has sat in everyone’s chair: the teacher, the parent and the child themselves.
Vivian Dunstan is an ADHD educator, advocate and the founder of ADHD Support Australia, where she has spent more than a decade supporting neurodivergent children, parents and families through education programs, community initiatives and practical resources.
Drawing on both lived experience and professional practice, her work takes a holistic, family-centred approach, recognising the interconnected roles of neurology, environment, relationships, lifestyle and parental wellbeing. Vivian is a trusted public voice on ADHD and neurodivergence, with recent national media appearances on Nine News, Seven News, Sunrise and ABC Radio where she provided expert commentary on ADHD, parenting and women’s mental health. Her work focuses on translating current ADHD research into practical, down-to-earth strategies that work in real family life.
Vivian is the author of The Ultimate ADHD Parenting Handbook (published 28 January), an evidence-informed guide designed to help parents understand ADHD, respond effectively to behaviour and build calmer, more connected homes. The book has been endorsed by leading ADHD psychologist J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, who describes it as “an impressively comprehensive and useful guide” for families living with ADHD.
Agenda
Exhibitors
As well as the incredible line-up of speakers. there will also be a large range of exhibitors for you to look around during the breaks and registration period, which will have a fabulous variety of products and services available. Details of Exhibitors coming soon.
During the break times, as well as between 8:30am and 10am before speakers commence, you are invited to look around at the amazing exhibitors.
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