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Updated 27/11/11

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© ADDults with ADHD (NSW) Inc. 2007. All rights reserved. ABN: 87 819 863 019
ADDults with ADHD is a voluntary organisation that is a registered Charity. It was established to address the needs of adults with ADHD and other related conditions, and their families. The organisation has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status
with the Australian Tax Office.

 

 

ADDults with ADHD (NSW) Inc. was established in 1995 to address the needs of adults and families with ADHD and other related conditions. The organisation is volunteer run and is the only organization ‘specifically’ supporting adults with ADHD in Australia.

A registered Charity with deductible gift recipient status, the organisation has the support of professionals from a variety of disciplines such as medicine, psychiatry, psychology and education, as well as knowledgeable and experienced parents and adults with ADHD.

ADDults with ADHD not only supports adults, their partners and families, but are also committed to creating opportunities for education and awareness for the media, government and health professionals that is considered best practice and based on clinical research.

ADDults is committed to reducing the stigma associated with ADHD and dispel the myths and media hype that has been so prominent over the years.

 

ADDult provides

ADDults with ADHD (NSW) Inc. provides the following programs and services:

  • Telephone HelpLine offering support and information to adults and their families
  • Mail-out Information Packs on adult ADHD and related comorbidities
  • A referral register of professionals and services available in this field
  • Current evidence based information to adults, families, professionals, government and others
  • Range of leaflets and handout information sheets
  • Behavioural Management Workshops for adults with ADHD, to learn daily strategies
  • Workshops on management strategies, for Professionals working with adults with ADHD
  • Website with upcoming events, news items, and associated links
  • A quarterly newsletter for members, outlining current affairs in ADHD and upcoming events
  • Quarterly ‘Awareness Afternoons’ with professional speakers
  • Annual Conference

Input into various areas, including government agencies and the media - recent examples:

  1. Representative on the working party for the revision of the National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) guidelines for ADHD in Australia 2008.
  2. Representative on the international body “ADHD Global Network”
  3. Representative on the Australian Psychological Society's ‘Problem Gambling Review Paper’
  4. Representative on consultation group for Australian website www.livingwithadhd.com.au



Parents and Partners Support

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The management committee includes representation of adults with ADHD,
parents of young adults, and professionals working in this field.

Committee Members

PRESIDENT

Joy Toll OAM
Parent

VICE PRESIDENT

Chris Malcher
Manager IT Company

SECRETARY

Ray Steele
Business & Counsellor

TREASURER

Margarita Field
Parent, Webmaster

GENERAL COMMITTEE

Deborah Trevan-Catling
Teacher Consultant – TAFE

 

Caroline Stevenson
Psychologist

 

Mary Carter

Group's bookkeeper

Melinda Wenzel

Auditors

Frost Crane and Co

 

We depend on YOUR SUPPORT as we are a non-profit organisation. By becoming a MEMBER, and through DONATIONS, we can continue our work which is to SUPPORT adults with ADHD.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE