You’re invited to contribute to important discussions on the value of creating a neurodiverse workforce at a special event on Tuesday 18 March, in honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences, including those linked to autism, ADHD, dyslexia and sensory-sensitivity. These differences are experienced by around 20% of the total population in Australia.

In recent years, there has been steep increase in the number of initiatives focused on supporting neurodivergent students and staff in higher education. This is important because people with invisible, poorly understood, stigmatised or complex diversities are typically absent from organisational discussions about equity.

We are asking Flinders University staff – particularly those in leadership roles – to take part in this event. This forum will feature staff with relevant lived-experience who will share their experiences with the hope that it will help increase organisational understanding of neurodiversity and to inform new directions that will reduce existing inequities and promote greater inclusion at Flinders University.

The panel will be chaired by Paula Redpath, with panellists including Professor Colin Raston, Amy Kosandiak, Dr Ali Enright and Dr Amy Wyatt.

Event details: 

• Tuesday 18 March, 3-4pm
• Lecture theatre 1.09 Health Sciences Building, Flinders University Bedford Park

If you are located on other campus, you might like to participate in one of many online events available https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/events Related events will be arranged for staff located at other Flinders University campuses at a later date.

For more information and to register for the event, click here.