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About us

The Neurodiversity in Education Project is a national not-for-profit organisation helping drive change towards a neuroinclusive education system in New Zealand.

 

 

We provide programmes, resources and support to neurodivergent young people, their whānau and their teachers and schools, and work together with partners to build awareness of neurodiversity and advocate for change.

 

For over 25 years, we’ve supported learners as the New Zealand Centre for Gifted Education. In 2024, we expanded our focus to all neurodivergent learners and rebranded as the Neurodiversity in Education Project.

Our people

Our board

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Dr Michelle Dickinson
Director

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Raymond Yong
Chair

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Emma Cooney
Director

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Leighton Williams

Director

Our team

Madelaine

Madelaine Armstrong Willcocks

Head of Programmes

madelaine.willcocks@neurodiversity.org.nz

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Nataliya Evans

Business Manager

nataliya.evans@neurodiversity.org.nz

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Andrea Lee

Design and Communications

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Geena Kumar

Marketing & Social Media

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James Wall-Manning

HR Support

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Stephanie Schellingerhout

Administrative Support

Our MindPlus teachers

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Joanna Forrest

MindPlus Online

Jo.forrest@neurodiversity.org.nz

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Belinda Cameron

MindPlus YourSchool

Belinda.cameron@neurodiversity.org.nz

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Belinda Cameron

MindPlus YourSchool

Belinda.cameron@neurodiversity.org.nz

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Diana Hayman

MindPlus OurSchool

(Auckland East)

Diana.hayman@neurodiversity.org.nz

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Alan McInally

MindPlus OurSchool

(Auckland West & Central)

alan.mcinally@neurodiversity.org.nz

Susan Jackson

Susan Jackson 

MindPlus OurSchool

(Auckland Central)

Susan.jackson@neurodiversity.org.nz

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Lance Muller

MindPlus OurSchool

(Christchurch)

Lance.muller@neurodiversity.org.nz

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Kelly Heads

MindPlus OurSchool

(Christchurch)

Kelly.heads@neurodiversity.org.nz

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