Beyond the Mask : AuDHD & Neurodivergent Women's Seminar

Beyond the Mask: AuDHD & Neurodivergent Women Seminar 2026 is a one-day community education event presented by Women’s Health & Wellbeing Services. Building on the success of previous ADHD & Women seminars, this year’s event explores the often overlooked intersection of autism and ADHD (AuDHD) in women — a group frequently underdiagnosed due to gender bias and masking.

Featuring expert WA speakers, the seminar will cover topics including dopamine seeking, how medication impacts women, the intersection of autism & ADHD, self-doubt in AuDHD, neurodivergent burnout, along with practical strategies for everyday life. Designed for women with lived experience, families and support networks, and health professionals, the day offers insight, connection, and tools to better understand and support neurodivergent women.

Guest Speakers include professionals leading the way in neuroaffirming care in WA: Yvonne Kilpatrick (Amherst Psychology), Dr Michele Toner OAM, Dr Miriam Kirby & Dr Teresa Kidd (The Kidd Clinic), Natalee Blakemore & Dr Bethany Reynolds. During the seminar, you’ll have the chance to jot down any questions for our speakers. At the end of the day, a selection of these questions will be addressed.

Location: Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds-Albany Hwy 

Additional details:

Catering & Refreshments
Morning & Afternoon tea provided (gluten free and vegetarian options only) included in ticket price
Coffee van onsite for purchases from 8:15am – limited panini and salad will be available to purchase at lunch also
BYO Lunch or walk 700m to Westfield Carousel or nearby food outlets
Cold water fountain on external of building outside bathroom corridor
Tea and instant coffee available throughout the day help yourself. Disposable cups only available

Dietary requirements
Rotary Volunteers have generously fundraised and donated catering & their valuable time prepping prior & serving on the day. Please be kind and considerate. As outlined on booking page, we can only offer vegetarian & gluten free items, ensuring ticket prices remains accessible. Thanks for your understanding & support of our dedicated volunteers!

Accessibility
Seating option – please let us know if you would like to reserve a front or aisle seat for people in wheelchairs or walking aids
Accessible toilet onsite
If you need a break from the presentations, please step out to the quiet grass areas surrounding our pavilion.

Information
Seminar program and slide PDF’s sent prior to the event. Timeframe dependent on volunteer guest speakers. We are grateful for their time and ask that you are considerate of them donating their time to this educational event.
No copies of slide will be available on the day, please print at home if you would like to take notes.

Recognition
A digital Certificate of Attendance to acknowledge your participation will be sent to your email in the weeks after the event. We ask that you add guests' names when booking tickets to ensure your +1 receives their certificate also.

Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow attendees who have lived, carer, or professional experience with ADHD. Access to a range of exhibitors & local service providers on the day for ongoing support.