Resources for Females in Australia with ADHD


๐ŸŒธย 1. Peer Support & Community Groups

๐Ÿ’ฌย ADHD Womenโ€™s Support Australia (Facebook)

  • A large, active online community for women with ADHD (diagnosed or self-identifying).
  • Safe space to discuss symptoms, medication, relationships, masking, parenting, etc.
  • Searchย โ€œADHD Womenโ€™s Support Australiaโ€ย on Facebook to join.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปย ADHD Australia โ€“ Women’s Hub

  • Offers stories, articles, and webinars focused on the female experience of ADHD.
  • Covers late diagnosis, hormonal links, mental health, and executive functioning.
  • ๐ŸŒย adhdaustralia.org.au

๐Ÿง ย 2. Diagnosis and Clinical Support (Female-Focused)

๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธย ADHD WA (Western Australia)

  • Provides specialist ADHD assessments, including for adult women.
  • Hosts events and webinars tailored to gender-specific ADHD traits.
  • ๐ŸŒย adhdwa.org

๐Ÿง ย The Indigo Project (NSW & Online)

  • Therapy practice experienced in treating ADHD in women.
  • Focus on neurodivergent-affirming therapy, identity, and emotional regulation.

๐Ÿ“šย 3. Education & Advocacy

๐Ÿงฉย ADHD Foundation Australia

  • Offers webinars, toolkits, and a helpline with gender-inclusive support.
  • Runs awareness campaigns highlighting how ADHD differs in women.
  • ๐ŸŒย adhdfoundation.org.au

๐ŸŽ“ย Raising Awareness of Women with ADHD (RAW ADHD)

  • Advocacy group focused on improving understanding of how ADHD affects women.
  • Supports education professionals and healthcare workers to better spot signs in girls.

๐Ÿ“–ย 4. Books & Podcasts by/for ADHD Women

๐Ÿ“˜ย Recommended Reads

  • “A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD”ย by Sari Solden & Michelle Frank
  • “Your Brain’s Not Broken”ย by Tamara Rosier
  • “Divergent Mind”ย by Jenara Nerenberg

๐ŸŽงย Top Podcasts

  • ADHD Chatter (Australia)
  • The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast
  • Hacking Your ADHDย (covers both genders, but very practical)

๐ŸŒย 5. Online Tools and Trackers

๐Ÿ“ฒย MyADHD App (by ADHD Australia)

  • Useful for tracking symptoms, appointments, and meds.
  • Helps women articulate ADHD traits during assessments, especially if masking is present.

๐Ÿ“„ย Self-Assessment Tools

  • Online adult ADHD checklists (e.g., ASRS) are good starting points โ€” but not diagnostic.
  • Look for gender-sensitive phrasing like emotional dysregulation, internalized hyperactivity, or executive burnout.

 

โ˜Ž๏ธย 7. Helplines & Support Services

  • ADHD Australia Inquiry Line:ย info@adhdaustralia.org.au
  • NDIS Support (if eligible): 1800 800 110
  • Healthdirect: 1800 022 222 โ€” for GP / Psychiatrist referrals

ADHD Australia is a lead, authoritative, informed and connected organisation at the forefront of creating systemic change for those living with ADHD.

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