A-Plus Open Program
The A-Plus Open Program is a flexible, evidence-based training program designed to help Human Resource professionals, people leaders, People and Culture teams, and employees build their understanding of the Autistic experience at work.
Through a combination of self-paced learning and interactive workshops, participants gain practical strategies to create more neuroinclusive workplace environments.
The program runs throughout the year, with different sessions tailored to different audiences.
Who is the A-Plus Open Program for?
The A-Plus Open Program is ideal for:
- Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion and People and Culture professionals
- Team leaders and managers
- Organisations wanting to build a shared foundation in neuroinclusion
- Professionals exploring the A-Plus program as part of their own professional development.
What will you learn in the A-Plus Open Program?
Participants in the A-Plus Open Program will:
- Build a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and the Autistic experience, including how people sense, think, communicate, and interact differently
- Explore how inclusion applies across the employee lifecycle, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, and supporting success
- Build confidence and capability in having inclusive conversations and advocating for adjustments that support all team members
- Use the A-Plus Framework to reflect on current practices and identify opportunities for more inclusive, sustainable change
- Participate in interactive workshops that support discussion, peer learning, and idea sharing
- Leave the program with a practical, personalised roadmap for embedding neuroinclusive strategies in their own work or team context.
Why choose the A-Plus Open Program?
- Developed with Autistic people – The program is co-designed by people with lived experience to ensure authenticity, depth, and relevance.
- Evidence-informed content – Built on best practice, emerging research, and real-world insights from Autistic people and inclusive workplaces.
- Flexible and accessible format – Includes self-paced learning and live, expert-facilitated workshops.
- Guided by the A-Plus Framework – the A-Plus Framework is a structured tool to help you assess your current practice, identify opportunities, and build sustainable change.
- Personalised action plan – Walk away with a practical roadmap to apply what you’ve learned in your role, team, or broader workplace.
- Safe space for reflection and growth – Workshops create space for open discussion, shared learning, and building confidence without judgment.
- Trusted by leading organisations – The A-Plus Program has been delivered to some of Australia’s largest employers and organisations.
Upcoming Open Programs
View upcoming A-Plus Open Program offerings.
About this intake
This intake of the A-Plus Open Program is designed specifically for professionals working in Human Resources and People & Culture roles. It provides a practical, strengths-based introduction to neuroinclusion and supports participants to build neuroinclusive workplace practices.
You will:
- Build foundational understanding of neurodiversity and the Autistic experience in the workplace
- Learn how to embed inclusive practices across the employee lifecycle – from attraction and recruitment to onboarding and performance support.
- Use the A-Plus Framework to assess your current HR policies, processes, and touchpoints through a neuroinclusive lens
- Explore how inclusive design can strengthen employee experience, engagement, and retention for neurodivergent staff
- Participate in live, interactive workshops that support reflection, peer learning, and practical strategy development
- Leave with a personalised action plan to support systemic, sustainable inclusion in your HR practice and workplace culture.
What’s included:
- Between 4 to 6 hours of self-paced online learning
- Two 3-hour facilitator-led workshops via Zoom
- Downloadable action plan
Learning period: 16 June – 1 August 2025
Key Workshop dates (attendance required):
- Tuesday, 1 July – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Sydney/Melbourne timezone)
- Tuesday, 29 July – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Sydney/Melbourne timezone)
Please ensure you are available for both sessions before registering.
Cohort Size: Approximately 25–30 participants
Eligibility: Open to People & Culture and Human Resources professionals only
Program Fee: $195 + GST ($214.50 total including GST)
This is a subsidised rate, made possible through government funding.
Want to know more?
You can find more information about the A-Plus Open Program, including a detailed overview of the program learning and delivery timeline, in our A-Plus Open Program Overview for June 2025.
Apply now
You can apply for a place in our June 2025 intake by expressing your interest via the form button below.
Applications close on Sunday 8th June 23:59PM AEST.
Want to know more?
You can find more information about the A-Plus Open Program, including a detailed overview of the program learning and delivery timeline, in our program overviews.
Please note that the below program overview is specific to our June 2025 intake.
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