We are building our knowledge of services and opportunities that may be able to support adults with ADHD in Adelaide and hope these suggestions give you somewhere to start. These lists are compiled from community suggestions and publicly available information. Please let us know if you have any suggested additions to these lists.
We try include only no-cost or low-cost activites and suggestions in these lists, and to not act as marketing for businesses.
We try include only no-cost or low-cost activites and suggestions in these lists, and to not act as marketing for businesses.
All information and links below are provided in good faith.
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WORK WELL
Employ for Ability
- Helping organisations understand the benefits of employing neurodivergent staff.
- Helping people with ASD and/or ADHD find work in the Australian Public Service.
Believe:Neurodiversity iNDex
- A tool that measures and rates how well organisations have progressed towards embracing neurodiversity at work.
AtWork Australia
- Helping people living with neurodiverse conditions find good work and bring their diverse talents and strengths to benefit the workforce.
Australian Spatial Analytics Talent Services
- Has a mission to increase workforce participation for neurodiverse people and foster a generation of data professionals.
Online career and study expos
- Explore learning and career opportunities without the pressure of attending events in-person. Some examples are provided below (some will have already taken place, but are provided to give you ideas and suggestions).
- JobFairX - South Australian Virtual Job Fairs
- University of Sydney Virtual International Careers Fairs (twice a year)
- University of Adelaide Virtual Careers Expo 2021.
- Torrens University Australia Virtual Open Day
LIVE WELL
Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia
- Focused on building neurodiversity-affirming, accessible, and inclusive eating disorder healthcare.
Supermarket low-sensory hours
Alt2su (Alternatives to suicide)
- Non-clinical community groups where people can be honest about their experiences without fear of forced treatment, other forms of coercion, or risk assessment that shuts conversation down.
Anxiety-aware dentists
- Talk to your dentist about your concerns, rather than avoiding seeing them. Look around for dentists who actively support nervous or anxiety patients. Some examples are provided below.
- Royal Park Dental
- GP Dental
- Gentle Dentistry
Sensory-aware hairdressers
- Talk to your hairdresser about your concerns, rather than avoiding seeing then. Look around for hairdressers who are understanding of anxiety and discomfort issues, or perhaps try a mobile hairdresser who will come to your home. Some examples are provided below.
- Acqua Lounge Hair (certified autism friendly)
- Halos Inclusive Cuts
- Bedside Beauty and Wellness
PLAY WELL
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Relaxed
- Performances designed to make artistic experiences and spaces more welcoming and comfortable for neurodiverse audiences.
Adelaide Fringe 2024 - Neurodivergent led performances
Sensory friendly sessions at the South Australian Museum
- Regular sensory friendly mornings and evenings so that visitors of all ages, along with their families, friends, and support workers, can enjoy a quieter, less crowded visit to the museum.
Sensory friendly sessions at the South Australian Maritime Museum
- The museum stays open late on Saturday, and opens early on Sunday, so families can come in and experience a more relaxed visit. Our lighting will be dimmed, volume turned down, providing a quiet sensory space within the museum.
Quiet Mode at MOD (Museum of Design)
- MOD exhibitions offer adjustments to exhibits, like reducing light and sound levels and signposting those that are a more intense sensory experience. Contact [email protected] for information about individual exhibitions.
Fruit picking in the Adelaide Hills
- Pick cherries, apples, strawberries or figs in the fresh air, at your own pace.
Sensory Room to watch the Adelaide 36ers play basketball
- A designated space at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for fans who are sensitive to noises, smells, lights and crowds and can be overwhelmed by such sensory impacts.
Sensory friendly movies
Sensory friendly dinner series at The Brompton Hotel
- Dinners on the last Tuesday of each month will incorporate sensory-friendly dishes and elements such as muted lighting, reduced noise levels, customised food plating and customised seating arrangements to accommodate individual needs
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