On Friday, 19 July 2024, hundreds of neurodivergent young people and their supporters gathered at Parliament for the Young Neurodiversity Champions Hui.
The event featured speeches from neurodivergent leaders, Mayor Tory Whanau, and Chlöe Swarbrick MP; inspiring stories and advocacy from the Young Neurodiversity Champions; and a Changing The Game politicians panel featuring the Minister for Mental Health and Youth and the Labour and Green spokespeople for education.
We urged our politicians to take immediate action to support neurodiversity in education, calling for improvements in teacher training, resources, and a cohesive, cross-government strategy with cross-party support.
Watch the 5 min highlights video below.
Want to dig deeper? You can listen to the full recordings of all the speakers and panel discussions:
Welcome - Tom Little & Maia Penhey
Speeches from politicians - Chloē Swarbrick, MP; Mayor Tory Whānau; Minister Matt Doocey
YNC & friends speeches - Kartini Clarke; Niko Sawyers; Charlotte Billings; Tamara Grant
Conclusion - Tom Little, YNC