PINC: ADHD Awareness Month Panel

You are invited to the next parent information event hosted by TC's PINC (Parents for the Inclusion of Neurodivergent Children): ADHD Awareness Month Panel.

This is a FREE adult-focused presentation for parents/guardians only (no students on this occasion).

Places are strictly limited for this event. If sold out, please email events@trinity.wa.edu.au to be added to the waitlist.

Times

• 6.30pm: Guest arrival; refreshments
• 7.00pm: Welcome
  
• 7.10pm: Opening remarks, by Dr Tim Leahy
• 7.30pm: Panel discussion (facilitated by TC Learning Support Teacher, Natalee Calegari)
• 8.10pm: Audience Q&A
• 8.25pm: Closing remarks & networking
• 9.00pm: Event concludes

SPEAKERS

Dr Tim Leahy - TC parent advocate, and ADHD WA Professional Advisory Body member   |   Tom Burchfield - Gymworks Occupational Therapy   |   Lyndsay Darwent-Hunt - CEWA Psychology, Safety, and Wellbeing Team   |   Pia Hazelwood - Perth Kids Hub   |   Susan Hughes - ADHD Parent Coach

Dr Tim Leahy

Tim has lived experience as dad of two teenage children with ADHD. He is an Associate Professor, Personal and Professional development, UNDA School of Medicine Fremantle, with an academic interest in supporting medical students with ADHD. He has spent more than 20 years in private general practice, in Aboriginal primary health care, public health and teaching, with previous corporate governance appointments at the Heart Foundation WA, Rural Health West, WAGPET and as Chairperson of a primary school board. He is a member of the Australian ADHD Professional Association (AADPA), ADHD WA Professional Advisory Body, and the RACGP ADHD/ASD Special interest group. Tim is also a current TC parent.

Tom Burchfield

Tom is a Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience, currently practicing in a private setting. His extensive background includes work across various private and public health environments in both Perth and London, encompassing school, community, and clinic-based roles. As part of these roles, he has worked with children 0-18 years old with a range of functional concerns, conditions and disabilities. Tom is actively engaged in the professional community as a member of the Developmental OT (WA) Executive and has delivered presentations to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Guy’s and St Thomas' NHS Trust as well as being published in a UK-based OT publication. He is dedicated to helping all children, both neurodivergent and neurotypical, achieve their goals in daily activities at home, school, and within the community. Tom is a passionate advocate for ADHD, having both immediate family and friends with the condition. He has dedicated himself to increasing awareness and supports within school and community settings to ensure that ADHD children are supported to achieve their goals and thrive in all environments. 

IG: @tomthekidsot   |   LinkedIn: click here

Lyndsay Darwent-Hunt

Lyndsay Darwent-Hunt is a Senior Psychologist with 18 years of experience providing psychological services in both primary and high school settings, spanning regional and metropolitan areas. As part of the CEWA Psychology, Safety, and Wellbeing team, Lyndsay specialises in supporting students with diverse needs, including the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD. With a personal perspective shaped by numerous friends and family diagnosed with ADHD, Lyndsay brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her practice. Committed to fostering the mental health and wellbeing of students, Lyndsay collaborates with educators and families to promote the social, emotional, and academic development of young people in a safe and supportive environment.

Pia Hazelwood

Pia Hazelwood is the founder of Perth Kids Hub, an online resource designed to help parents find paediatric professionals for their children's development, learning, and mental or physical health needs. Pia, a late-diagnosed adult with ADHD, is also a parent to two neurodivergent children. With first-hand experience navigating medical and educational systems, Pia has advocated for her children through various challenges, including diagnostic pathways, school can't, transitioning schools, and repeating a school year. Her passion for supporting families stems from her family's journey of finding the right resources and professionals for their children. Pia created Perth Kids Hub to make it easier for families to discover where to go, what to do, and who can help when concerned about their child's development. Through Perth Kids Hub, families can search for paediatricians, child psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, assessment providers, and group programs. The platform also allows parents to refine their search by availability, telehealth options, mobile therapy, and specialists in specific developmental concerns. 

Susan Hughes

Susan Hughes is an accredited ADHD parent coach who works with both parents and teachers of children with ADHD. As a parent of a child with ADHD, who is now a young adult, she understands the unique challenges that are part of this journey. It was because of her own parenting challenges that she returned to university to study ADHD. She completed a Master of Education in 2017, and there’s nothing like writing a thesis to ensure an in-depth knowledge of ADHD, coaching, and parenting. Susan uses this unique combined knowledge & lived experience, to work one-on-one with parents, as well as deliver her ADHD parenting program “The Confident ADHD Parent Formula”. Developed to provide parents with up-to-date, relevant information about ADHD, the program teaches effective strategies that work for children with ADHD and supports parents in integrating these new skills into everyday life through group coaching. The program aims to optimise parenting strengths to meet the additional needs of children and adolescents with ADHD. In addition to her work with parents, Susan collaborates with teachers & schools to equip them with the tools and understanding needed to support students with ADHD in the classroom. She offers guidance on practical strategies that benefit both teachers and their students, helping create more inclusive and supportive learning environments and reduce stress for both teachers and students.

IG: @susanadhdcoach   |   Facebook: click here