Symone Wheatley – Hey is a sole parent of two neurodivergent children, both of whom have ADHD. Her background is in senior executive support roles, however she has found her passion and purpose through her advocacy work, which stems from her own journey in advocating for her children in mainstream public schools and her volunteer work as state coordinator of Square Peg Round Whole WA.

Through lived experience, she has developed a deep understanding of the challenges and obstacles that many families and educators face. With a passion for helping others, she focuses her advocacy work at a systemic level, where she advocates for the rights and needs of neurodivergent children and their families, and to support those working in education to advocate for and adopt neuro affirming practices in their own schools and classes.
Her advocacy work has made a significant impact in the community, providing support and resources for families in need and raising awareness to create change. Through her dedication and commitment, she has become a respected voice in the field, inspiring others to make a difference in their own lives and on a community and systemic level. Her dream is to create a community of support and shared experience where teachers, families and neurodivergent individuals can combine voices and strength to create lasting change for the children in WA schools.