Neurodiversity Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
This course introduces the concept of neurodiversity and the different ways people think, learn, and process information. It explains common neurodivergent conditions in the workplace — including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and Tourette syndrome — and explores the unique strengths neurodiverse employees bring, the challenges they may face, and the legal protections that apply under Australian law.
Designed for Australian workplaces, this course suits all employees, managers, and leaders across industries. On completion, learners receive an instant digital certificate confirming their understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace.
This course will take approximately 52 minutes to complete.
Why is the Neurodiversity Awareness Course Important?
Neurodivergent people are part of every Australian workplace — but many face barriers to employment, career progression, and genuine inclusion that have nothing to do with their ability to perform. When those barriers go unaddressed, organisations lose talent, teams lose cohesion, and individuals lose the opportunity to contribute in ways that matter.
Australian employers have legal obligations to provide workplaces free from discrimination and to make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities — obligations that extend to cognitive and neurological differences. The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provide the legislative framework within which these duties apply.
This course builds the awareness and practical understanding needed to support neurodiverse employees, make appropriate adjustments, and create workplaces where cognitive diversity is recognised as an asset — not an obstacle.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work alongside colleagues with different cognitive or neurological profiles
- Managers and team leaders are responsible for supporting individual performance and well-being
- HR, People & Culture, and recruitment professionals involved in hiring, onboarding, or workplace adjustments
- Any worker seeking to build a more informed, respectful approach to inclusion in their workplace
Topics Covered
- Understanding neurodiversity
- Statistics and legislation
- Barriers to inclusion
- Strategies for inclusion
- Benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace
Course Experience
This course is fully online and accessible anytime — no scheduling or travel required. Learning is interactive and scenario-based, with real workplace situations that build practical understanding rather than passive recall.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace, pausing and resuming as needed. There is no assessment for this course. On completion, an instant digital certificate is issued and available to download immediately. The course meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and is designed to be accessible for learners across all literacy levels.
Assessment
No formal scored assessment – instead, reflection points and knowledge checks are embedded throughout
Related Courses
- Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training Course (AUS Version)
- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- Empathy in the Workplace Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common neurodivergent conditions and how they may present in a workplace context
- Recognise the strengths neurodiverse employees bring and the barriers they may face
- Describe the legal protections that apply to neurodiverse employees in Australia
- Apply more informed, respectful practices when working with or managing neurodiverse colleagues
- Contribute to a workplace culture that values and supports cognitive diversity
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce discrimination risk — Build workforce-wide awareness of legal obligations and appropriate conduct toward neurodiverse employees
- Improve retention and engagement — Neurodiverse employees who feel understood and supported are more likely to remain and perform at their best
- Strengthen inclusion and team culture — Shared understanding across teams reduces friction, misunderstanding, and exclusion
- Demonstrate documented commitment to diversity — Training records show regulators, auditors, and prospective employees that inclusion is more than a policy
- Attract a broader talent pool — Organisations that actively support neurodiversity access skills and perspectives that others miss
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is the Neurodiversity Awareness Course Important?
Neurodivergent people are part of every Australian workplace — but many face barriers to employment, career progression, and genuine inclusion that have nothing to do with their ability to perform. When those barriers go unaddressed, organisations lose talent, teams lose cohesion, and individuals lose the opportunity to contribute in ways that matter.
Australian employers have legal obligations to provide workplaces free from discrimination and to make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities — obligations that extend to cognitive and neurological differences. The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provide the legislative framework within which these duties apply.
This course builds the awareness and practical understanding needed to support neurodiverse employees, make appropriate adjustments, and create workplaces where cognitive diversity is recognised as an asset — not an obstacle.
Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work alongside colleagues with different cognitive or neurological profiles
- Managers and team leaders are responsible for supporting individual performance and well-being
- HR, People & Culture, and recruitment professionals involved in hiring, onboarding, or workplace adjustments
- Any worker seeking to build a more informed, respectful approach to inclusion in their workplace
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Understanding neurodiversity
- Statistics and legislation
- Barriers to inclusion
- Strategies for inclusion
- Benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace
Experience
Course Experience
This course is fully online and accessible anytime — no scheduling or travel required. Learning is interactive and scenario-based, with real workplace situations that build practical understanding rather than passive recall.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace, pausing and resuming as needed. There is no assessment for this course. On completion, an instant digital certificate is issued and available to download immediately. The course meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and is designed to be accessible for learners across all literacy levels.
Assessment
No formal scored assessment – instead, reflection points and knowledge checks are embedded throughout
Related Courses
- Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training Course (AUS Version)
- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- Empathy in the Workplace Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common neurodivergent conditions and how they may present in a workplace context
- Recognise the strengths neurodiverse employees bring and the barriers they may face
- Describe the legal protections that apply to neurodiverse employees in Australia
- Apply more informed, respectful practices when working with or managing neurodiverse colleagues
- Contribute to a workplace culture that values and supports cognitive diversity
Organisational Benefits
- Reduce discrimination risk — Build workforce-wide awareness of legal obligations and appropriate conduct toward neurodiverse employees
- Improve retention and engagement — Neurodiverse employees who feel understood and supported are more likely to remain and perform at their best
- Strengthen inclusion and team culture — Shared understanding across teams reduces friction, misunderstanding, and exclusion
- Demonstrate documented commitment to diversity — Training records show regulators, auditors, and prospective employees that inclusion is more than a policy
- Attract a broader talent pool — Organisations that actively support neurodiversity access skills and perspectives that others miss
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |