About Us

A neurodivergent-led community creating low-pressure spaces for connection and belonging

ND Community Hub is a neurodivergent-led community based in the South West of Western Australia, created for neurodivergent adults seeking connection without pressure or expectation. We design calm, inclusive events and community programs that prioritise emotional safety, choice, and accessibility. Our spaces are intentionally low-pressure - recognising that showing up can be hard, and participation looks different for everyone.

Our Story

ND Community Hub was created from lived experience.

As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent adult, I’ve spent much of my life navigating extreme social anxiety and the invisible effort it takes to show up, connect, and participate in everyday social spaces. Even when I wanted community, getting out the door often felt overwhelming - and many existing spaces simply weren’t designed with that reality in mind.

I found myself pushing through discomfort just to attend social activities, meetings, or events, and wondering why connection had to feel so hard. Over time, it became clear that the issue wasn’t a lack of desire for connection - it was the lack of spaces that truly accounted for neurodivergent needs. ND Community Hub was created to make that process even a little bit easier for others in the same place I once was.

By designing low-pressure, predictable, and inclusive spaces, the aim is to reduce barriers to connection and offer an alternative to traditional social settings - one where people can show up in ways that feel manageable, authentic, and safe.

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Meet The Team

Melissa Clover

Founder & Creative Director

Mel is the founder and vision holder of the ND Community Hub. She creates and shapes the spaces, experiences, and values that make the hub feel safe, welcoming, and inclusive for neurodivergent adults.

Mel focuses on the why - designing environments that are natural, neutral, and low-pressure, setting clear expectations ahead of time, and holding the overall tone of the space so people can arrive as they are. She believes connection starts with safety, and that even small moments of being seen and welcomed can change everything.

Dale Hackland

Community Coordinator & Co-Host

Dale is the Community Coordinator and Co-Host, supporting the day-to-day flow of the hub and helping bring each gathering to life. She works alongside Mel to organise meet-ups, connect with event hosts, and make sure everything runs smoothly.

At gatherings, Dale is often one of the first friendly faces you’ll see - helping people settle in, answering questions, and offering quiet support as people arrive. She plays a big role in making the space feel calm, grounded, and genuinely welcoming, especially for those attending for the first time.

Our Values

ND Community Hub is grounded in the following values, which guide how we design our spaces, events, and interactions.

Safety before performance

We prioritise emotional, sensory, and nervous-system safety over productivity, participation, or social expectations. People are not required to perform, explain themselves, or engage in ways that don’t feel right.

Inclusion without pressure

We aim to reduce barriers to connection while recognising that no single space can meet every need. Inclusion means flexibility, openness, and ongoing learning - not perfection.

Choice and autonomy

Participation looks different for everyone. Arriving late, leaving early, observing quietly, or changing your mind are all valid forms of participation. We respect each person’s right to choose what works for them.

Community-led and lived experience

ND Community Hub is created by neurodivergent people, for neurodivergent people. Our approach is shaped by lived experience and a deep understanding of how hard showing up can be.