ADHD Australia

11/06/2026

What's your 100? Is it 100 pages of that novel your writing?
Is it 100 paint stokes on the canvas you want to paint?
Or is it 100 morning coffees?
What can you complete in 100 days?

Get ready - we are starting 24 June 2026!!

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11/06/2026

What could 100 look like?
100 moments of kindness.
100 conversations.
100 reasons to smile.
100 cups of coffee shared with friends.
100 small actions that make a big difference.

At ADHD Australia, we're getting ready to launch something a little different.
Something built around connection.
Something built around community.
Something built around participation.

👇 If you had your own "100", what would it be?

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10/06/2026

For many people with ADHD, conversations don't always end when the interaction finishes.

A comment might stay with them. A conversation might resurface later. Sometimes the mind continues to reflect, process, and make sense of an interaction long after the moment has passed.

People process information, emotions, and experiences in different ways and at different speeds. For some, understanding and reflection continue well beyond the conversation itself.

Different minds process conversations differently, and experiences like these are more common than many people realise.

10/06/2026

Is your ADHD child struggling with homework?

Nicole Grant is a parent of an ADHDer and an OT working with neurodivergent kids. She can relate to the many families that say that homework time is one of the most stressful times of the day. In her article, "Why Homework Can Feel So Hard For Kids With ADHD" Nicole has some great tips and tricks for parents. read the full article on the ADHD Australia website: https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/why-homework-can-feel-so-hard-for-kids-with-adhd/

Homework can be a daily battle for kids with ADHD. Parent and Occupational Therapist, Dr Nicole Grant shares why homework can be so difficult for kids with ADHD and provides some strategies parents can try to make the process a little easier.

09/06/2026

ADHD-Friendly Classroom Tipsheet for teachers.

Nicole Grant has put together a quick guide to supporting Accessibility, Inclusion and Participation for Australian Primary School Students.
Available on ADHD Australia's website: https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/adhd-friendly-classroom-tipsheet-for-teachers/

A quick guide to supporting Accessibility, Inclusion and Participation for Australian Primary School Students

03/06/2026

Sometimes productive days don't feel productive for those with ADHD

Remember to celebrate the little things. Pat yourself on the back.
Be kind to yourself and breathe.

Sometimes progress is simply replying to one message, remembering an appointment, taking a break before becoming overwhelmed, asking for help, or simply trying again the next day.

02/06/2026

How much of your ADHD is in your DNA?

Research shows that ADHD has a heritability rate of around 74-80%, this puts ADHD's heritability in the same realm as height.
Jae Eddison dives into the DNA debate. Read the full article on ADHD Australia's website. https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/how-much-of-your-adhd-is-in-your-dna/

ADHD has a heritability rate of around 74-80%

01/06/2026

With ADHD, some days feel easier to navigate than others.

There are days where conversations flow, responsibilities feel manageable, and focus comes more naturally.

Then there are days where simple tasks require far more mental energy than people realise.

Experiences like this are not a reflection of effort, care, intelligence, or capability. They are often part of the reality of managing attention, energy, and competing demands throughout the day.

As we recognise Men's Mental Health Month, it's also a reminder that not every challenge is visible, and not every person will talk openly about what they're carrying.

Be kind to yourself today. Whatever your day looks like, progress is still progress.

Health

31/05/2026

Boys, men and ADHD.
For some men, ADHD may not look loud or obvious. It can sometimes show up through constantly staying busy, overworking, burnout, restlessness, or finding it hard to ever fully switch off.

Everyone experiences ADHD differently, but conversations around men’s mental health and neurodiversity matter especially in communities, families, friendships, and workplaces where many people may be carrying more than others can see.

June is Men’s Mental Health Month. Lets create space for supportive, informed, and judgement-free conversations that can make a meaningful difference.

Sometimes understanding starts with simply checking in so remember to check in with your ADHD loved ones this month.