Award-winning public speaker, writer, workplace & Neurodiversity advocate.
Embrace Neurodiversity.
Award-winning public speaker, writer, workplace & Neurodiversity advocate.
Embrace Neurodiversity.
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About Anita
Anita Aherne is an award-winning neurodivergent speaker and business owner based in Melbourne, Australia.
In 2019, she founded Living on the Spectrum, Australia’s first national autism directory and neurodiversity hub.
Her work has been widely recognised—she was named one of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders by Inside Small Business and received a prestigious Stevie Award for International Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021. Alongside her professional achievements, Anita is also a proud caregiver to her two adult neurodivergent children.
Diagnosed later in life, Anita embraces the term neurodivergent with pride. She brings over three decades of experience in marketing and sales, coupled with eight years as an advocate, public speaker, and author. Having worked across both the corporate and education sectors in multiple countries, she has built strategic partnerships that drive meaningful change.
Anita’s mission is to highlight the power of diversity and inclusion to improve life outcomes for all. Through her speaking, training, and advocacy, she shares her story to inspire understanding, challenge misconceptions, and create workplaces and communities where everyone can thrive.
Anita will facilitate your next workshop.
For educators seeking an insightful staff Personal Development presentation, Anita, a neurodivergent individual herself, can offer a unique perspective by drawing from her personal experience and professional expertise as the founder of Australia's first National Autism Directory.
Anita can provide valuable insights into understanding Neurodiversity and meeting parents' expectations when teaching their neurodivergent children.
Business leaders, are you interested in promoting diversity within your workforce or supporting your neurodivergent employees? Let Anita provide guidance and strategies for achieving these goals.
With 1 in 5 individuals being neurodivergent, chances are you already have neurodivergent staff members who could thrive and be supported to promote staff retention, loyalty and increased productivity.
Anita will tailor her presentation for your specific audience.
Do you seek a compelling guest speaker capable of inspiring your audience? Anita believes that striving for conformity isn't a constructive objective; it's embracing differences and diversity that paves the way for innovation and exciting accomplishments.
Anita's presentation is perfect for;
- Businesses who want to learn more about Neurodiversity
- Parents and carers
- Women's groups
- Business leaders
- Schools and Universities
- Neurodivergent individuals
- Sports clubs
- Carer groups
Organisations I have Worked With
Awards and Accolades
Testimonials
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