Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000
Sunday 21st June 202610am – 4pm
Doors open from 8:30am
What’s happening
The 2026 Western Australia ADHD Conference will be an incredible event aimed at parents, educators, carers, family members, professionals and those themselves with ADHD.
This conference brings together a diverse lineup of nationally and internationally recognised experts, each offering unique perspectives on ADHD. Through a combination of evidence-based insights, lived experience, and practical strategies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of ADHD across the lifespan and learn how to better support regulation, learning, wellbeing, and everyday functioning.
The Western Australia ADHD Conference is focused on real-world application. Presentations are designed to be practical, compassionate, and neuroaffirming, equipping attendees with strategies they can immediately use at home, in educational settings, and in professional practice. Alongside expert knowledge, the conference highlights inspiring stories and strengths-based approaches that support individuals with ADHD to thrive.
Whether you are seeking deeper understanding, practical tools, or connection with a supportive community, the Western Australia ADHD Conference offers a meaningful and accessible learning experience for all.
This event will be suitable for anyone working in or studying Education. As this Conference is neurodiversity focused, there will be a variety of topics covered that will help support you and your students.
All tickets include a certificate of attendance. We recommend ordering your workbook ticket which includes the workbook and guide as this is at a reduced rate and only a minimal amount will be available on the day at the higher rate of $25.
Note: This event has no religious affiliation
Partners
Ticket Pricing
STANTARD 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
Please Note:
Food and drinks are NOT included. We do recommend bringing a packed lunch. However, there is a cafe on site and a range of cafes and eateries nearby.
Speaker Lineup
Michele Toner is co-author with Professor Desiree Silva of “The ADHD Go-to-Guide” originally published in 2017 and recently revised to include information for Parents, Adults, Educators and Employers. Their book has been translated into Japanese.
She was the first credentialled ADHD coach in Australia and in 2024 became the first Australian ADHD coach to hold the credential of Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is a senior faculty member of the ADD Coach Academy in New York where she trains and mentors ADHD coaches.
In addition to her coaching, Michele works passionately to promote ADHD Awareness and Advocacy. She has been involved with ADHD WA since 1995, and currently is Chair of their Board of Management. Alongside her work at ADHD WA, she held inaugural board positions for ADHD Australia, and The Australian Association of ADHD Professionals (AADPA)
Michele was awarded an OAM in 2021 for her work in the ADHD space.
Sandy is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Feeding Therapist with 15 years dietetics experience working in hospitals, community clinics, and private practice. She is passionate about working with individuals and families to develop their personal skills and tools to manage their food-related challenges in a simple, manageable and strengths-focused way.
Sandy believes that your food journey cannot be separated from your life journey and that food encompasses so much more than just nutrition. Sandy is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and families, and subscribes to a strengths-based, neuro-affirming model of care. Sandy loves to connect and support ‘orchid people’ – those that need more specific environments and elements of care to thrive and meet their potential – just like an orchid. But aren’t orchids so gorgeous when they bloom?
Ashley Cairns is the CEO and Founder of A Change for Better (ACFB), a mental health organisation focused on improving access to ADHD and autism support services. With a professional background in psychology and counselling, and lived experience as both ADHD and autistic, Ashley is a passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals.
She works to bridge the gap between traditional services and innovative, community-driven solutions. Ashley is proud to be hosting this panel discussion at the ADHD Conference, creating space for open, honest conversations about neurodiversity and support.
Chief Psychologist | Chief Operations Officer |
Specialist interest in Neurodivergent Families |
With experience across mental health, criminology, disability, family and domestic violence, substance use, and organisational leadership, Rebecca integrates
psychology, governance, and innovation to create meaningful change across health and legal sectors.
Clinically, Rebecca is a Board-Approved Supervisor committed to advancing psychological practice through a blend of research, strategy, and empathy.
Rebecca’s approach has long focused on the assessment and intervention of neurodivergent children, teenagers and adults, particularly those with Autism and ADHD. Through this work, she came to see the profound impact of supporting parents—many of whom are neurodivergent themselves. This insight shaped her strong focus on helping neurodivergent adults raising neurodivergent children, offering strategies that honour their lived experience and clinical best practice.
Rebecca works with diverse communities, including members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Her approach is grounded in deep respect for the stories and strengths of the individuals and families she
supports.
Beyond her clinical practice, Rebecca has extensive leadership and governance experience, holding multiple board and advisory roles. She uses her strategic skill
set to guide organisational growth and cultural transformation, with a strong commitment to embedding best practice governance in clinical settings.
A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management WA (FAIM), Rebecca brings a blend of board-level insight and people first leadership to every engagement. Her leadership style centres on efficiency, empathy, clarity, and impact—empowering
teams, individuals, families, and organisations to thrive with purpose. Rebecca is also an experienced and engaging speaker, presenting at national
conferences and key venues such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Optus Stadium. She speaks on topics ranging from complex clinical issues and
psychological practice to organisational leadership and governance, always aiming to provide clarity and meaningful impact.
Psychologist (Clinical Registrar) with ADHD
Master of Clinical Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and Bachelor of Arts (Double Major: Social Developmental Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience & Health Psychology).
Allie McGrath is a psychologist (clinical registrar) with over 5+ years’ experience diagnosing and assessing ADHD and Autism across public, community and private sectors. Allie is passionate about helping people understand the neurodivergent brain – particularly in women and girls who are so often overlooked.
Her interest in autism and ADHD began when her niece was diagnosed with autism at just three years old. Wanting to understand as much as possible, Allie immersed herself in learning about neurodivergence and quickly noticed how differently it can present in girls and women compared to what is described in traditional diagnostic frameworks.
This sparked a deep interest in late-identified ADHD and autism in women, and the ways many people grow up misunderstood, masking their differences or feeling like they are “too much” or “not enough.”
Today, Allie works both in private practice and at Headspace Mandurah, where she focuses on affordable neurodivergent-affirming assessments and supporting people to understand how their brain works so they can work with it rather than against it.
Mel Phillips is the creator of Wonderfully Made World, a story-driven resource that helps children with ADHD feel seen, understood, and proud of who they are.
Through engaging narratives, practical tools, and an empowering strengths-based approach, Mel equips schools, families, and pastoral care workers to build emotional literacy, confidence, and belonging.
Mel Phillips is an author, speaker, and ADHD advocate with lived experience as both a neurodivergent adult and parent. She is the creator of Wonderfully Made World (WMW), a story‑driven children’s book series designed to help children with ADHD feel seen, understood, and confident in who they are.
Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Mel brings a compassionate, strengths‑based perspective to conversations around neurodiversity, emotional regulation, identity, and belonging. Her work bridges storytelling, education, and wellbeing offering practical tools for children, families, educators, and chaplains to support neurodivergent kids without shame or stigma.
Mel works across schools, communities, and professional spaces, delivering author visits, parent talks, and professional development sessions. Her heart is to help every child discover their value and to create communities where difference is understood, supported, and celebrated.
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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