AUSTRALIA’S TRUSTED NEURODIVERSITY TRAINING PARTNER

Build workplaces where neurodivergent talent genuinely thrives.

Expert-led, DEA-approved training and advisory that moves your organisation from awareness to lasting action — in person or virtually, nationwide.

Organisations we’ve worked with

Boston Consulting GroupNSW GovernmentiCareRio TintoTAFE NSWQBECorrs Chambers WestgarthQueensland GovernmentWiseTech GlobalDisability Employment AustraliaQICTechnologyOneGeneration AustraliaAPNICEllerston CapitalKonektThe Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN)RACT – InsuranceBarwon WaterCowell ClarkeSocial Impact HubCIVIC – Disability ServicesMylestonesPlan AustraliaEnterprise and Training Company (ETC)Boston Consulting GroupNSW GovernmentiCareRio TintoTAFE NSWQBECorrs Chambers WestgarthQueensland GovernmentWiseTech GlobalDisability Employment AustraliaQICTechnologyOneGeneration AustraliaAPNICEllerston CapitalKonektThe Australian Business and Community Network (ABCN)RACT – InsuranceBarwon WaterCowell ClarkeSocial Impact HubCIVIC – Disability ServicesMylestonesPlan AustraliaEnterprise and Training Company (ETC)

Who We AreLived experience, academic rigour, and deep industry knowledge.

Founded on the belief that inclusive workplaces are stronger workplaces, Xceptional Academy partners with HR professionals, people leaders, and executive teams to embed neuro-inclusion into culture, policy, and leadership — not as a one-off initiative, but as a sustained organisational capability. Nationally delivered services, in person and virtually.

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20%

Of people are neurodivergent

A significant, often untapped, portion of every workforce.

79%

Say inclusion drives success

Organisations increasingly see inclusion as a strategic priority.

30%

Productivity uplift

Measured increase in genuinely supportive workplaces.

For Employers · Bespoke TrainingTailored solutions designed around your organisation.

From intimate team workshops to large-scale event webinars or fireside-chat sessions, designed by experts from a library of evidence-based content.

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Workshops and Role-Based Training

Hands-on collaborative sessions for leadership, HR teams, managers and workplace champions.

Webinars and Lunch & Learn Sessions

Interactive larger group sessions covering fundamentals, specialised topics, often aligned to organisational knowledge transfer.

Keynotes & Fireside Chats

For conferences and virtual events, with moderated conversations featuring neurodivergent voices.

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For Employers · Beyond Training Advisory and ready-to-use resources.

Hands-on support to design, implement, and sustain neuro-inclusion — from recruitment audits to policy review and practical toolkits.

What People SayExperiences Shared.

“That was the most engaging and informative session I have ever attended at TAFE. I have worked here for almost 20 years and I have never been so engrossed in something.”

Carla Napolitano
TAFE NSW

“Incredibly well delivered, packed with valuable information, and offered truly insightful strategies. The simulation exercise was both eye-opening and deeply impactful.”

Sheree Holdsworth
National Partnership Manager, APM

“Xceptional Academy helped me better understand neurodiversity, which allows me to have much more confident conversations with others.”

René
NSW Public Sector Agency

“The guest speaker was well chosen, their experience was evident, and they were very real but also considered in their responses. Breaking down the ND stereotypes and stigmas in the workplace is a great investment for Corrs.”

Training participant
Corrs Chambers Westgarth

“A wonderful, powerful and insightful session. Everyone will take a lot away from it, and the practical tips will make sure the knowledge can be implemented by us all.”

Training participant
WiseTech Global

“Nicole had the ability to keep me engaged. As an ADHDer myself this is challenging. I found her tone and teaching style the perfect match for me.”

Training participant
Queensland Corrective Services

“A great session. Leaders, managers and HR should attend this.”

Training participant
Queensland Corrective Services

“The content was really good, very practical and applicable to working respectfully with people with a range of differences, not just diversity.”

Training participant
IPART

“The course length was good for busy managers and professionals, but detailed enough to feel like I know where to go next.”

Training participant
IPART

“I manage someone who has disclosed to me they are neurodivergent, and this course has given me insight into how to make the workplace safer and more comfortable for that person.”

Training participant
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

“I really appreciated the interactive nature of this course. The session could have gone on longer as participants were so curious and interested.”

Training participant
Department of Communities and Justice, Corrective Services

“It will enable me to improve the support I provide to colleagues, particularly if they are neurodivergent, and for neurotypical colleagues too, as many approaches align with universal design principles.”

Training participant
Homes NSW

“We are a diverse organisation serving many members of the community. The program provided relevant, useful information that will support our people and program leaders to create a more inclusive environment.”

Training participant
Taronga Conservation Society Australia

“The exercise involving high distraction while completing simple tasks was an excellent tool for understanding day-to-day life with AuDHD.”

Training participant
Taronga Conservation Society Australia

“Excellent training session. Being tailored to the teaching environment was very valuable for our academic lecturers, and the suggestions for how to talk to people about their challenges and strengths were very helpful.”

Training participant
National Art School

MicrocredentialsRecognised digital badges.

Every program awards a microcredential you can share on LinkedIn and professional profiles, earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

“Xceptional Academy helped me better understand neurodiversity, which allows me to have much more confident conversations with others.”

— René, NSW Public Sector Agency

From the BlogInsights on neuro-inclusion at work.

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