Formed in 1979, we are the largest and longest-standing non-profit organisation committed to supporting those living with ADHD in New Zealand. Our community of 50,000+ includes organisations that provide expert help and support.
Our vision is: "To advance the ADHD community by providing practical information and support."
Our people
Our team is mostly made up of volunteers who offer multiple skills. They provide governance, links to support and information, manage projects, events and communications to our 50,000 plus-strong community. You can find out more about them here:
Our people (adhd.org.nz)
Our name (clarification)
Our registered charity name is ADHD Association Incorporated. However, we are generally known as ADHD New Zealand. We acknowledge that our name is similar to other organisations, which can be confusing. We are not connected with the ADHD Foundation of Aotearoa.
What we do
ADHD New Zealand connects people and organisations. We enable our community to collaborate on ways to successfully live with ADHD, providing spaces for people to support each other, sharing stories and encouraging people to succeed through learning events.
Our values
- Integrity - being reliable and honest
- Commitment - passion and dedication for what we do
- Sustainability - stewardship of resources
- Innovation - looking for individual solutions, and
- Partnership - working collaboratively with others in pursuit of mutual goals.