<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[AuDHD Council of Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[AuDHD Council of Australia advances workforce inclusion, advocacy and professional support for people with co-occurring autism and ADHD.]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:15:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.audhdcouncil.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Board Director Opportunity: AuDHD Council of Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Position The Board of AuDHD Council of Australia govern the Company to best meet its strategic directions. The Board maintain appropriate governance structures and accountability measures to ensure the Company remains in a strong position into the future. As the AuDHD Council of Australia is a company limited by guarantee, the Board ensure relevant regulatory and statutory requirements are observed and adhered to in the Company's operations. To be effective, a Board needs the right group...]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/post/board-director-opportunity-audhd-council-of-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a2c84b2d71ad74fee37a6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:46:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0c3e0_a1b3600a4b4243dbb9d77387bde97fa8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Squire</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Position Statement: Dept of Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio Budget Statement 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[AuDHD Council of Australia welcomes the stronger national focus on psychosocial hazards, prevention, compliance, and evidence-based work health and safety reform reflected in the 2026–27 Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio Budget Statements. However, we are concerned that people with AuDHD remain largely invisible within mainstream policy settings on psychological harm at work. The Department of Employment and Workforce Relations carries its work out via the following relevant...]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/post/public-position-statement-dept-of-employment-and-workplace-relations-portfolio-budget-statement-202</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b084c8ba6aec9a80ff0ec</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:56:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0c3e0_063717813283464e8ffa7937c154df78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_710,h_254,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Squire</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AuDHD Council of Australia - Public Statement on the 2026-27 Federal Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AuDHD Council of Australia welcomes the Australian Government's continued investment in employment, skills, and workplace reform as part of the 2026-27 Federal Budget. Measures focused on employment services, skills and training, and workplace relations reflect that Australia's workforce faces structural challenges; including participation, retention, and productivity. These issues sit directly within the advocacy remit of the Council for its members. While the Budget includes additional...]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/post/audhd-council-of-australia-public-statement-on-the-2026-27-federal-budget</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0acafc2fd8b3b69695c09b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:27:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b5107088bbec4a409b2d57dca718882e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Squire</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocating for Australians living with AuDHD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living with co‑occurring autism and ADHD (AuDHD) presents distinct and often compounding challenges. Many Australians with AuDHD navigate workplaces, professional environments, and social systems that were not designed with their cognitive profiles in mind. Without appropriate understanding and support, these environments can become exclusionary; despite the significant strengths AuDHD individuals bring to the workplace.]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/post/advocating-for-australians-living-with-audhd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69caeb0d138134f81728bea2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0c3e0_2227b8664b184a75aca5eae52bf2b79d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Squire</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growth That Includes Human Capacity: Insights from the Future Makers Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Future Makers Summit brought together business leaders, policymakers, and founders to explore what it takes to build strong, future-ready businesses in Australia. For the AuDHD Council of Australia, the conversations throughout the day strongly echoed a core truth of our work: sustainable success is built when systems are designed for people, not when people are forced to contort themselves to fit systems . From leadership and vision to funding, trust, and advocacy, the Summit...]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/post/building-the-future-by-valuing-difference-audhd-reflections-from-the-future-makers-summit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c398e3653657f03d5c2d3f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:22:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0c3e0_f3f103bb46af421eb30ea65f7837f914~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Squire</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Women with AuDHD: A Call to Action on International Women’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the achievements and contributions of women across all walks of life. This International Women's Day, the AuDHD Council of Australia is celebrating the contributions of women with co-occurring Autism and ADHD across the Australian workforce (and everywhere else, of course!). Women with AuDHD bring unique perspectives and talents that enrich workplaces in ways that often go overlooked. They contribute strategic insight, creative thinking, deep...]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/post/brilliant-women-different-brains-celebrating-international-women-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ff668e5add6243a96213e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0c3e0_bc36d8486feb49fb8e5e8280833e3531~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Squire</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Workplace Rights for AuDHD Individuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating the workplace can be challenging for anyone. For individuals with co-occurring autism and ADHD, often referred to as AuDHD, understanding employment rights is essential. These rights help ensure fair treatment, equal opportunities, and access to necessary support. This article aims to clarify workplace rights for AuDHD individuals, providing practical information to empower employees, employers, and institutions alike. The open door reveals a vibrant business meeting with...]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/post/understanding-workplace-rights-for-audhd-individuals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4aa9c60298c02e5bd3761</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0c3e0_c099e4aa4e694eae8df611b8b8c9f2ae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Squire</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Workforce Reform Matters for AuDHD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workforce reform is not a theoretical policy exercise. It is a practical necessity for people with co-occurring autism and ADHD. People with AuDHD frequently demonstrate high capability, deep focus, pattern recognition, systems thinking, creativity, and innovative problem solving. Yet labour force participation data for autistic and ADHD populations consistently shows underemployment, burnout, and premature workforce exit. The issue is not a lack of talent. It is a lack of fit between current...]]></description><link>https://www.audhdcouncil.com.au/post/why-workforce-reform-matters-for-audhd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699bdcb1b89ac23fa77eb68a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:54:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_85bf866653c44878b63b7f5ceff0659b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cat Squire</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>