ADHD IN THE NEWS
On this page you can read about Parents for ADHD Advocacy Australia campaigns and comments in the media. We’ll also highlight stories from the wider Australian community which feature in the news. If you have a positive and factual story about ADHD you’re welcome to get in touch to help us shape a positive narrative.
The Project interviews families with ADHD
Around 70% of school suspensions involve students with some form of learning disorder or disability. This is why that needs to change. The Project interviews children and families with ADHD.
Mama Mia interviews Lou Kuchel ADHD Advocate
Louise Kuchel speaks on the Mama Mia Podcast during ADHD Awareness Month
Advocacy group calls for further consultation on new NSW Student Behaviour Strategy
A disproportionate number of vulnerable children with ADHD will continue to be suspended from NSW schools if proposed Government policy changes go ahead.
Lou Kuchel guest on Two Peas in a Podcast
Tune in to listen to Kate & Mandy of Two Peas in A Podcast talk to Lou who knows all about advocating for children with ADHD. Lou is part of the core group who erected Parents for ADHD Advocacy in Australia (PAAA) to improve the outcomes for kids with ADHD at...
The ADHD paper that triggered a backlash, and what it taught me
A research team felt “BESIEGED” after the backlash of from publishing ADHD research.
Thanks Prue Carr MP
Thanks to Prue Carr MP for being a voice for children with ADHD and sharing this important message.
More than 600 kindy kids suspended last year
The department is reviewing its suspension and expulsion policy after revelations students with disabilities are over-represented in suspension figures.
The phrase that pays. Schools push parents of ADHD children to switch diagnosis
One in five parents of children with ADHD have been urged by their school to seek a different diagnosis to gain funding.
Parents of children with ADHD say the education system is failing students
Watch Parents for ADHD Advocacy interview on Prime7 on the “ADHD & Schools” survey results.
Breakfast with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck: ADHD focus
In August 2018, PAAA undertook an extensive national quantitative study focusing on the performance of Australian schools in meeting the needs of ADHD students. We recently discussed the initial findings from the survey with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck on ABC...