FNQ ADHD

For those who may be interested.

Dr Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child, will be visiting Cairns to deliver an introductorh course on his Collaborative & Proactive Solutions approach—a compassionate and practical way to support neurodivergent children both at home and in schools.

It looks like a great session for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with kids 👨‍👩‍🏫👧

More details and tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DARJQn akemee

Sigh….

The education system is BROKEN and what’s worse, both public and private sector pretend it’s not.

It’s a place where academic pressure outweighs psychological safety. Where learning becomes performance, not growth. Where standardized tests and rigid curricula matter more than curiosity, mental health, or joy.

Our kids are learning to survive, not to thrive. They carry the impossible weight of perfection, deadlines, comparisons, and burnout before they’ve even figured out who they are.

And the adults expected to guide them?….. Many the most amazing, compassionate dedidcated teachers are barely holding on.

Burned out. Shut down. Stripped of autonomy by top-down systems that reward compliance over creativity, and control over connection.

To all the adults who walked out of school believing they were stupid, unworthy, or “not enough” you were never the problem.

The system was and it still is!

More children in Australia than ever are being homeschooled or enrolled in alternative schools.

In 2025, over 45,000 children were registered as homeschooled.

Queensland alone has seen a 250% increase in over the past five years.

These aren’t just statistics, these are families searching for safety, for dignity, for space to honour their young perons needs.

For too many, traditional schools became environments of deep stress, exclusion, or harm.

NO! it’s not the teachers.

It’s the system.

A rigid, outdated system that fails to support their students and staff.

To those in charge: before you had letters behind your name, or a title on your desk, you were human. You too were a young person who needed kindness, patience, belief, and a space where it was safe to take risks, make mistakes and grow.

🧠 Did you know?

1️⃣ ADHD affects both children and adults.
2️⃣ It is estimated that 5-10% of people worldwide have ADHD.
3️⃣ ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
4️⃣ It is a lifelong condition, although symptoms can change over time.
5️⃣ ADHD is not caused by bad parenting or lack of discipline.

📣 Attention Cairns adults with ADHD! 🧠

Sean, an incredible local occupational therapist, is hosting an information session specifically tailored to help you navigate life with ADHD. 🌟

Date: 26th October
Cost: There will be an attendance fee of $10 to cover the venue hire.

Sean's extensive knowledge and expertise in this field make him the perfect person to guide you through the challenges and triumphs of living with ADHD. Whether you're seeking strategies to improve focus, manage time effectively, or enhance your overall well-being, this session is a must-attend! 🙌


Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with others who understand your journey.
Spaces are limited to 20, so act fast! ⏰

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I’m beyond excited to share with you all that yesterday afternoon the Senate agreed to establish an Inquiry into ADHD! 🥳 The community has been demanding change in this space for a long time and I want to make sure they hear us all loud and clear.

If you have any experiences with ADHD that you think the committee would benefit from hearing, this is your opportunity to share them. We will let you know as soon as submissions open and provide ongoing info about how to make submissions and engage with this Inquiry.

If you’ve been following our campaign you’ll know that this issue is one close to mine and my teams hearts. We’re stoked to be taking the next steps with you. 💚

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