Neuro-affirming Supports in Schools: A Public Lecture at Monash University

Education is shifting toward a model that celebrates neurological differences rather than trying to "fix" them. For our kaiako and school communities, understanding this shift is essential for the wellbeing of all rangatahi.

A free public lecture by Monash University focused on creating inclusive school environments through neuro-affirming practices is available for free on June 16th. Adobe Stock.

Monash University is hosting a public lecture to explore what it looks like to design learning environments where neurodivergent students are understood and respected. The panel brings together researchers and those with lived experience to discuss practical, inclusive strategies for the modern classroom.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026

• Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Melbourne time zone)

• Venue: Monash University Clayton campus (19 Ancora Imparo Way) or via Online livestream

• Cost: Free

Implementing Neuro-affirming Supports for Rangatahi

While this event is based in Melbourne, the insights shared by the panel are highly relevant to the Aotearoa context. Place-based science and educational research help us understand how local environments impact student success.

By engaging with international research on neuro-affirming supports, New Zealand educators can better adapt their own practices to support the diverse needs of our local communities.

Pānuihia kia mōhio mai ai: https://www.monash.edu/education/events/public/perspectives-on-neuro-affirming-supports-in-schools