Neurodiversity at Work: From Awareness to Action

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 12.30PM-2.00PM, Perth CBD

NEW EVENT

📅 Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
⏰ Time: 12.30PM-2.00PM
📍 Venue: Dexus Place, Level 16, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Free event

Hiring processes are designed for efficiency and consistency, but not always for difference. As organisations compete for talent and rethink performance, many leaders are asking a bigger question: are our systems built for a narrow definition of “capability”? And how many strong contributors are we unintentionally overlooking?

Join Sarah Gaudieri, Neurodiversity Researcher and Lecturer in Educational Psychology, for an interactive session focused on neurodiversity in the workplace, from recruitment through to performance, engagement and retention.

Key session takeaways:

• What neurodiversity means in a workplace and recruitment context
• Where recruitment processes unintentionally filter out neurodivergent talent
• The difference between “performance issues” and environmental mismatch
• How psychological safety drives engagement and capability
• Practical adjustments that strengthen both inclusion and productivity
• What hiring managers and HR leaders should reconsider in 2026

Ideal for HR professionals, business leaders, and hiring managers who want to widen their talent lens while strengthening performance and retention outcomes.

About our speaker Dr Sarah Gaudieri

Dr Sarah Gaudieri is a psychologist, educator, and neurodiversity researcher. She holds a PhD in Critical Educational Psychology and lectures in Educational Psychology and Postgraduate Studies.

Sarah has over 15 years’ experience across education and tertiary sectors, with research focused on developmental neurological differences including ADHD, specific learning disorders, and sensory processing differences. She has presented widely on neurodiversity and received a Vice Chancellor’s award recognising the impact of her teaching on neurodiverse student engagement.

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