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Standing up for neurodiversity since 2023

We’re a passionate group of rangatahi, aged 15 to 23, reshaping the conversation around neurodiversity in Aotearoa.

 

Through advocacy, awareness, and community-building, we’re creating a future where every neurodivergent young person is supported, celebrated, and empowered.

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What we do

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Advocate

We amplify the voices of neurodivergent youth, influencing policies and decisions that shape education, healthcare, the workplace and beyond.

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Raise awareness

​Through storytelling - at events, in the media, in communities, and in our soon-to-launch podcast - we challenge perceptions and celebrate diverse brains.

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Build community

We create spaces where neurodivergent young people can connect, thrive, and grow together.

Meet the Champions!

 

Our Champions are a diverse group of high school and tertiary students from across Aotearoa, each with a unique story.

 

Explore their journeys and see how they’re making a difference!

Get involved

Founded in 2023 by the Neurodiversity in Education Project and Matt Billington, we’re now well on the way to becoming a stand-alone, youth-led nonprofit. 

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OUR WORK

Awareness

Your event
needs our voices.

From keynote speakers
and panelists to workshops and sensory-friendly setups, we’ll help you explore neurodiversity and inclusion in impactful ways—tailored to your audience.

We envision a world where every brain is recognized and celebrated. Through the media, blogs, workshops, and conferences, we share the stories and voices of neurodivergent youth to inspire change.​

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OUR WORK

Advocacy

Transforming education—and the broader system—requires long-term, committed action from all political parties and the public sector. Through publishing manifestos, hosting events at Parliament, serving on advisory groups and speaking out in the media, we’re driving policy change and holding leaders accountable.
 

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Highlights include:

Launching our joint White Paper -
Unlocking the Enormous Potential of Our Neurodiverse Learners.

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Hosting the Neurodiversity Hui @ Parliament with 300+ attendees.

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Working with the Cross-Party Mental Health & Addictions Wellbeing Group.

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OUR WORK

Community

We create safe, inclusive spaces where neurodivergent youth can connect, share, and grow. From in-person hui to online cafes, we’re building a supportive and empowering community.​

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Upcoming:
Community
Cafes

A regular week of online workshops and hangouts to geek out on special interests, share strategies, and grow as changemakers.

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Contact us

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If you have any questions about the Neurodiversity in Education Project, please get in touch:

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Phone: 0800 769 243

Email: hello@neurodiversity.org.nz​

​Postal Address:
c/ Russell McVeagh, Vero Centre,
48 Shortland Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand​

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