Making invisible participation barriers visible so neurodivergent children can truly belong.
The EPIC Participation Framework™
Inclusion keeps failing - not because people don't care, but because participation barriers stay invisible. EPIC makes them visible. The EPIC Participation Framework™ is a neuro-affirming way of designing environments, informed by scientific research, so neurodivergent children can truly belong. Want to know how it works?
NDIS and Thriving Kids
With current and upcoming changes within NDIS, community organisations are increasingly supporting neurodivergent children who may have access to fewer formal or funded supports than in the past.
This can place new and unexpected demands on staff, volunteers and programs.
EPIC helps organisations to build practical, sustainable inclusion practices so children can participate meaningfully and staff feel confident, not overwhelmed.
Neurodivergent Kids belong in Community Spaces
4.3% of children in NSW aged 5-14 are autistic
6-10% of Australian school-aged children have ADHD
Understanding From the Inside
EPIC combines lived experience as an autistic ADHDer in a society that often unintentionally excludes us - with professional expertise in inclusive education, program design, consultation and children’s community settings.
Who We Work With
EPIC works with people who run, lead, or support children’s community programs — including sporting clubs, creative and performing arts groups, recreational programs, and other community-based organisations. We help organisations that want to do inclusion well, but don’t always know where to start.
What We Offer
EPIC services are designed to be small, sustainable, and impactful — not fast, loud, or overwhelming.
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A calm, supportive conversation.
A one-off 60-minute video or telephone consultation to talk through inclusion questions, challenges, or ideas, and receive tailored guidance without a long-term commitment.
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Support to adjust an existing program.
A focused review of an individual program or activity to help you make it safer, more accessible, and more supportive for neurodivergent participants.
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A practical check-in on how inclusive your organisation is.
A structured review of your policies, practices and environments to identify barriers to inclusion and provide practical, realistic recommendations you can actually implement.
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Self‑paced, practical, neuroaffirming courses to help you build confident, sustainable inclusion.
Courses for Parents currently available. Courses for Organisations coming soon.
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Printable tools and templates to reduce the Participation Tax (the cost of participation) - making participation easier for neurodivergent children and clearer for you.
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I am available to speak at events, conferences, and free public information sessions on neurodivergent inclusion, participation design, and the EPIC framework. See my Speaking Events page for all current events.
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Coming Soon.
Learn the framework directly. I offer structured online training for organisations who want to embed EPIC’s approach – making hidden expectations visible, lowering the Participation Tax, and designing for Returnability. Plus, find short informational videos and images across my business socials to help you understand and apply EPIC in everyday moments. Self‑paced, practical, and grounded in research, professional insight and lived experience.
Contact Us
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