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Keynote by Dr Rebecca Flower and Dr Rachel Jellett

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Prince Room

Overview

Rebecca Flower, Senior Lecturer | Researcher, Therapy | La Trobe University and Rachel Jellett, Lecturer, Swinburne University Of Technology


Speaker

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Dr Rebecca Flower
Senior Lecturer | Researcher | Advocate for neurodiversity inclusive practice
Department of Psychology, Counselling, & Therapy | La Trobe University

Keynote by Dr Rebecca Flower and Dr Rachel Jellet

Biography

Dr Rebecca Flower (she/her) is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Counselling, and Therapy at La Trobe University. Her research focuses on 1) neurodiversity-inclusive workplace practices, and 2) mental health service provision for Autistic adults, the latter which she explores alongside Dr Rachel Jellett. This research explores the experience of Autistic adults and psychologists in working together. Bec is a first in family university graduate, neurodivergent (ADHDer), and is committed to conducting inclusive and respectful research that addresses practical questions of importance to the neurodivergent community. She is also the Executive Editor at the journal Autism in Adulthood.
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Dr Rachel Jellett
Lecturer
Swinburne University Of Technology

Keynote by Dr Rebecca Flower and Dr Rachel Jellett

Biography

Dr Rachel Jellett (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and a Lecturer at Swinburne University. She works in partnership with Dr Rebecca Flower to research psychology service provision for Autistic adults. Inspired by her clients and research participants, Rachel is committed to improving accessibility, inclusivity, and equity in mental health services. She recently contributed to Australia’s first evidence-based definition of Neurodiversity Affirming psychology practice and is particularly interested in exploring how these principles apply in real-world service contexts. Through her clinical and academic roles, Rachel aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, advocating for meaningful, evidence-informed change in psychological care.
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