Personalised mentoring for neurodivergent professionals
Feeling stuck, unsupported, or unsure where to go next in your career?
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own either.
The NDN Mentoring Program pairs you with an experienced, neurodivergent mentor who gets it. Someone who understands the highs, the lows, and everything in between when it comes to building a sustainable, meaningful career as a neurodivergent person.
What’s Included
✅ 6 Hours of 1:1 Mentoring
Spread over 12 weeks — on your schedule — to work through your goals, challenges and next steps.
✅ Mentors Who Truly Understand
All mentors are neurodivergent professionals who’ve walked the path. You’ll be matched with someone based on your goals, industry interests and communication style.
✅ Affordable and Accessible
The full 12-week program is just $350 AUD, making it one of the most accessible career support programs for neurodivergent folks.
✅ Ongoing Community Support
You’ll also gain access to a dedicated cohort space inside NDN, where you can connect with other mentees and access exclusive tools and resources.
Why Mentoring?
Tailored Guidance & Skill Enhancement
Benefit from one-on-one support and personalised growth plans that focus on enhancing your specific skills and navigating your career path effectively.
Career Development & Networking
Gain invaluable insights into your field, learn from experienced professionals, and access broader networking opportunities to propel your career forward.
Increased Confidence & Neurodiversity Understanding
Boost your confidence through supportive mentorship while gaining perspectives on thriving as a neurodivergent individual in professional environments.
Goal Achievement & Emotional Support
Set and reach realistic goals with your mentor’s accountability and receive emotional support and encouragement throughout your journey.
Hear from Past Mentees
“The mentoring program was amazing. I felt seen and supported in a way I never had before. I’d recommend it to anyone.”
“Lea Ann gave me the confidence to speak up for myself at work. I’ve made more progress in 3 months than I had in 2 years.”
Meet Our Mentors
Sowmiya
After years of struggles and challenges, I started learning and understanding about my ADHD and Autism which helped me get my dream job as an emerging technology leader. I’m proud to say that I landed my dream job not despite my neurodivergence but because of it.
Joey
As an Autistic person, I see things in a way that others can’t. I create order out of chaos, whether it is information, plans or pantries. I think logically and incredibly literally. I have a unique balance of left and right brain thinking and am big picture and detail oriented at the same time.
Lea Ann
Outside of work you can find me reading a book or people watching at a cafe, at the gym powerlifting, at a yoga retreat or out on a hike. I love being hands on, curious about everything and anything (hello AuDHD) with a keen interest in applied psychology and world history.
How the mentoring program works
Register
To participate in the mentoring program, you complete the registration form that provides us with some information regarding your career aspirations and goals you’d like to achieve with the mentoring program.
Registration Review and Acceptance
A member of our team will review and process your mentoring program registration within 5 days, and you’ll receive an email confirming your acceptance into the program. This email will also include a personalised link for you to officially register for the program as well as information on next steps.
Getting Started
To get started with the program you will need to officially enrol following the instructions in your acceptance email. This gives you access to the NDN Hub and this is also where you have the ability to browse our mentor profiles and pre-select a preferred mentor.
You’re Matched with a Mentor
Within 3 days of officially enrolling in the program, we will schedule a Welcome Call with you where we will walk you through how the mentoring program works, and also give you the details for your Mentor Match.
Mentoring Begins
Mentoring between yourself and your mentor officially begins! Your mentor will reach out to you to schedule a session and begin your mentoring relationship.
Mid-Way Check Point
Halfway through the program you will receive a check-in from our team to find out how you’re enjoying the mentoring program and there will be a mid-way survey for you to complete.
Mentoring Concludes
At the end of the program, you’ll have another call with a member of our team where you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the mentoring program, and your mentor. There will also be a short survey for you to complete.
Who is this program for?
- Neurodivergent professionals early in their careers
- Career changers looking to navigate a new path
- People who feel stuck, under-supported, or burnt out
- Anyone ready to move forward with the support of someone who truly gets it
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can be a mentor?
Anyone can become a mentor! We support anyone wishing to be a mentor by offering them the opportunity to join a webinar on how to be an effective mentor for neurodivergent minds.
What is the time commitment expected from mentors?
We ask that mentors commit two hours of their time per month to mentoring. If they’d like to commit more, that is great! But we leave this up to the discretion of the mentor.
Can this be funded by the NDIS?
Yes! We have had many members participate in the NDN Mentoring Program under the NDIS.
Is being a mentor completely voluntary?
Yes, mentoring in the program is completely voluntary however to say thank you and attempt to give back, you are able to access mentoring for free – provided you provide 1 hour of mentoring per month.
What is the expected duration of a mentoring relationship?
The length of time you spend in your mentoring relationship is completely up to you! You might find an ongoing long term mentoring relationship suits you well, or you might simply be after some advice and only need one session. That’s the beauty of mentoring – you’re not tied into anything!
Why do mentees have to pay?
We recognise the need for low-cost, accessible career support for neurodivergent individuals and have made every effort to keep this as cost-effective as possible. The $200 fee goes directly back into further The Neurodiversity Network mission and helping pay for the costs associated with running this platform.
What is the difference between mentoring and coaching?
Great question! At face value they can seem the same, however they are quite different!
Coaching is when an an individual is trained in specific coaching techniques to help you achieve your goals. They have typically undergone training, and are focussed on helping you reach your outcomes.
Mentoring is when an individual with lived experience shares their experiences with you, to help you learn and grow. Whilst coaching might be performed by a highly skilled mentor, it’s not always necessary. Mentors act more as a sounding board and as someone for you to draw experience / advice and learn from.