Have you recently been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult—or suspect it’s been missed for years? You’re not alone!

This event is a presentation & conversation designed for anyone who identifies with the experience of living with ADHD as a woman navigating a late-diagnosis. It is a concise, informative and practical-knowledge session presented in a light-hearted and supportive environment.

Grouse, where the event is taking place, is a wonderful, inclusive & queer-friendly venue, and Room 7 where we will be has a cosy lounge room feel.

Topics covered in the talk will include:

1. What Late-Diagnosis ADHD Actually Is

The role of masking, perfectionism and people-pleasing
Why ADHD often goes unnoticed in girls and women
Why many women get diagnosed only after burnout, motherhood or career struggles

2. Understanding the Emotional Impact

The grief, clarity and self-understanding of finally knowing/realising
Rewriting your personal narrative (you’re not lazy or too much)
ADHD and identity: How it affects self-esteem, relationships and work

3. Research & the Neurobiology

Executive functions: What they are and the impact of ADHD
ADHD types and how they present in adult women
The role of hormones & life stages that influence symptoms (e.g., peri/menopause)

About me: I'm an inter-disciplinary performance maker, director, creative producer and teaching artist. I was diagnosed with ADHD at 38 (many years ago now...!) and over the last three years, I've developed a neurodiversity consultancy practice specialising in the creative industries, workplace training, late-diagnosis education & support for women, and urban design. As a consultant, my aim is to share as much knowledge & awareness around neurodiversity as I can to help support women, arts organisations & artists, festival teams, and tertiary education. I also provide larger scale workplace training & education to the corporate and government sectors.