Divergence NZ

11/11/2025

21/10/2025

We've just heard about a new online charter school that will be set up from 2026 for Years 9-12 (and Year 13 in 2027). Check out their website if you think it might be a good fit for your young person.

Fully Online Tuition Free High School for New Zealanders

18/09/2025

ADHD New Zealand is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with our favourite te reo word - "aroreretini".

Coined by Māori educator and linguist Keri Opai as a non-judgemental way of describing ADHD, it translates to "attention goes to many things".

We love this empowering term, which embraces the curiosity, creativity and strength that comes from having attention that is drawn to many places.

You can read more about Keri Opai's mahi (work) in this space here - Words have great power https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dmcn.15266

07/09/2025

07/09/2025

22/08/2025

Hello all
This Saturday we have our Parent Question and Answer event.
Its a FREE event, no papers to sign, we just wanted people to RSVP so we could get an idea of numbers for catering purposes.
It's aimed at parents of children of all ages, including adult-children :-)
We have a panel of Autistic individuals who will answer your questions as to what it's like being Autistic, and any other questions you might have. The evening will be in two parts; Part 1 is a panel with questions from the audience, Part 2 is when we break out into smaller groups to chat.
Doors open at 6:15pm, we start at 6:45pm, doors close at 9pm.
We hope to see you there!!
:-)

18/07/2025

24/06/2025

Details of the decision yesterday to change prescribing rules for ADHD medication here:

Decision to change the regulatory and funding restrictions for stimulant medicines for ADHD 24 June 2025 Medicines Decision What we’re doing We're pleased to announce that Medsafe and Pharmac are making changes to the regulatory and funding restrictions that determine who can prescribe the stimu...

24/06/2025

https://www.health.govt.nz/news/gps-and-nurse-practitioners-able-to-start-adhd-treatment-from-next-year

From February 2026, General practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac.

17/06/2025

Rooms available again - please contact us for details.

17/06/2025

📣FREE UPCOMING WORKSHOP

Working with the Nervous System: Support for Parents Experiencing Child to parent violence and abuse (CPVA)

A 90-minute free online workshop for parents and caregivers hosted by VisAble. and facilitated by Amanda Hanna from Soma Psych | Trauma-Informed Education.

Parenting in the context of child-to-parent violence (CPVA) can be overwhelming, isolating, and deeply exhausting. This gentle and practical workshop offers support, understanding, and accessible tools to help you care for your nervous system — and reconnect with your own sense of steadiness and strength.

Grounded in trauma-informed care, we’ll explore key concepts from polyvagal theory and somatic practices to build awareness, resilience, and options for regulation — both for yourself and in your family relationships.

What we’ll cover:
🔹 A clear introduction to the nervous system and polyvagal theory
🔹 Simple, practical tools for self-regulation
🔹 Ways to weave these tools into everyday life, even in the hard moments
🔹 Space for questions, reflection, and real-life application
🔹 A follow-up handout and personalised nervous system support planner

📍 Online via Zoom
⏰ 90 minutes | June 22, 2025 | 7:00–8:30pm

No prior experience is needed — this is a welcoming space for all parents and caregivers who have or are experiencing child to parent violence and abuse (CPVA).
**To register or learn more, contact: **lee.tempest@visable.co.nz