The Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative

17/03/2026

We’re excited to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 by launching our annual complimentary webinar series. Jump online tomorrow - 18 March 2026 at midday for the first in the series “Building Neurodivergent Friendly Workplaces with FocusBear”

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/building-neurodivergent-friendly-work-with-focus-bear-tickets-1982858420914?aff=oddtdtcreator

16/02/2026

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03/02/2026

A question I encourage all HR, WHS, and executive leaders to ask is “who does your work actually work for?”

❓Which employees can prioritise, focus, and recover within current role design and workload expectations❓

❓Which teams can operate without sustained cognitive overload, friction, or hidden risk❓

❓And who may be carrying increased psychosocial risk because of how work is structured, not because of performance issues❓

When systems are designed around a narrow range of cognitive functioning styles the issue is not capability or effort. It is about work design and unmanaged risk exposure.

Under Australian WHS legislation, employers have the primary duty of care, so far as reasonably practicable to identify, assess, and control risks to the health and safety of their workers.

This includes psychological health. For workers with ADHD and other neurodivergent profiles, poorly designed work systems can increase fatigue, error rates, decision overload, and burnout, often without being recognised as a WHS issue.

For HR, WHS, and executive leaders, this is a governance issue.

Neurodiversity awareness training that is tailored to the employer’s unique needs, supports better risk identification, safer work design, and stronger compliance with psychosocial hazard obligations.

When risk is addressed at a systems level everybody wins.

Get in touch if you want to learn more about our tailored neurodiversity training courses for employer and neurodiversity coaching for employees\

Learn more here 👉 https://neurodiversesafework.com.au/designing-work-that-actually-works/

02/02/2026

Neurodiversity at work is no longer a “nice to have.”

It is now a Work Health and Safety issue, a productivity concern, and a risk management priority. Across Australia, we are seeing a pattern: burnout, psychological injury, absenteeism and turnover are not personal failures. They are often the result of work designed for one type of brain.

Neurodivergent workers should not have to “fit in better.” Work needs to fit their brains.

As we enter 2026, it is clear that safe inclusive work is a duty of care, not just a trend. Systems must adapt to humans, not the other way around.

If you’d like to learn more, read the full article here 👉 https://neurodiversesafework.com.au/designing-work-that-actually-works/

You are also welcome to book a free chat here 👉 https://calendly.com/cathlpa

08/11/2025

Check out my listing on the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association Professional Directory!

Catherine Lee is a Queensland based Neurodiversity Coach and OHS Professional who uses a person-centred, strengths-based approach with her clients.

03/11/2025

🌟 Honoured to Join the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) as a Full Member ⭐️

I’m proud to share some exciting news!!

I’ve been accepted as a Full Member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) 🥳

For those who may not know, AADPA is the leading organisation advancing the understanding, assessment, and treatment of ADHD across Australasia. It brings together clinicians, researchers, and professionals committed to improving awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting best practice in ADHD care.

For me, this recognition is deeply meaningful. Working with individuals ADHD and their employers has been one of the most rewarding parts of my professional journey. Every story reinforces the importance of psychological safety, empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based support and this membership represents a shared commitment to those values.

Becoming a Full Member of AADPA acknowledges both professional expertise and dedication to ongoing learning. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded professionals who are shaping the future of ADHD support and advocacy across our region.

I’m genuinely honoured to join this inspiring and inclusive community and excited to continue contributing to greater ADHD awareness particularly in relation to employment, psychosocial safety, inclusion, and empowerment across Australasia.

25/10/2025

I had the absolute privilege giving a keynote at the inaugural last week.

The conference covered a diverse range of topics, showcasing the remarkable work being done in this space by so many dedicated and skilled professionals. The quality of presentations was outstanding, and the conversations thought provoking and inspiring.

A special thank you to Cammy Griffin and the organising team and volunteers for putting together such a fantastic event. I walked away from the conference with a wealth of knowledge, new friendships, and valuable connections, sparking an explosion of ideas in my mind!

Shout out to Michael Coles of too, for capturing delegate and speaker feedback and thoughts in real time throughout the event.

Looking forward to seeing you all again at Neurodivergent Minds 2026!

11/10/2025

If you don’t have your tickets for neurodiversity conference in Australia in 2025…. there’s still time… what are you waiting for?! 🤷‍♀️

You’ll hear from some of the most influential neurodiversity thought leaders and advocates in Australia, meet some inspirational voices, clinicians, therapists, educators, and industry leaders across all walks of life and leave with your heart full of joy and your head exploding with fresh insights and new ideas!

Hope to see you there!! 💪

24/09/2025

The White House recently claimed “major progress” in understanding autism — blaming Tylenol (otherwise known as Panadol) in pregnancy and hinting at vaccines as well.

This is misleading, harmful, and scientifically wrong.

Autism is not caused by Tylenol/Panadol.
Autism is not caused by vaccines.

It’s a form of neurodivergence with strong genetic roots and immense potential.

Some even claim autism doesn’t exist in places like the Amish or Cuba, where Tylenol is rarely used. That’s a myth. Autism is present in both communities but lower diagnosis rates reflect differences in healthcare and reporting, not an absence of autistic people.

And here’s the real danger - when misinformation undermines trust in vaccines, vaccination rates fall. That’s when outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough return putting babies, people with weakened immune systems, and older adults at serious risk.



Correlation does not equal causation!

03/08/2025

Looking forward to presenting this workshop to the Diversity Practitioner’s Association later this month! 🤩

The importance of neurodiversity in the workplace is gaining recognition, yet many organisations still struggle to provide truly inclusive environments for neurodivergent people. This workshop is an opportunity to dive into practical tools and strategies that can support neurodivergent team members....

27/07/2025

Thrilled to be presenting at the AADPA2025 Conference today 🙌