Are you looking to expand your social circle and find genuine friends within the neurodivergent community in Adelaide?
These events aim to empower neurodivergent women to shine, collaborate, inspire, learn, support each other and network. We hold neurodivergent women in business events throughout Adelaide, including Hallett Cove, Prospect and Gawler. View our upcoming events on Eventbrite.
NEURODIVERGENT WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Mingle Co. is responsible for Adelaide’s #1 social friendship matching events for neurodivergent individuals. We create a warm and inclusive atmosphere where you can:
- relax
- meet other neurodivergent individuals like yourself
- make friends
- feel safe
- participate
- celebrate your uniqueness
Violeta (Vee) Abarzua - Founder
My Story
I arrived in Adelaide in 1987 as a six-year-old refugee from Chile. At twelve, my family returned to Chile, but years later I found my way back to Australia as a young adult the place that truly feels like home.
My first job here was in the disability sector, and I fell in love with the work immediately. I don’t see disability; I see people. Over the past 21 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in many roles from support worker, day options, mentor to enrolled nurse, supervisor, and service coordinator. Each role deepened my understanding of inclusion, compassion, and the power of genuine connection.
After the birth of my last child, I faced challenges with depression and perimenopause. It was a turning point an invitation to pause, reflect, and realign my life with my passions. I wanted to continue helping others, but in a way that also nourished my own well-being. That reflection gave birth to Mingle Co., an organisation dedicated to creating sensory-friendly events for the neurodivergent community.
At Mingle Co., we focus on connection, friendship, and celebrating individuality. Our goal is to break down barriers that often lead to isolation and create spaces where everyone feels seen, accepted, and free to be themselves. Through our events, we nurture belonging and foster authentic relationships that enrich lives and strengthen communities.
Out of this mission, Neurodivergent Women in Business was also born a network designed to celebrate, empower, and connect neurodivergent women across Adelaide.
This journey has been deeply rewarding. Every event, every connection, reminds me of the incredible power of community how, when we come together, we can create change not only in our own lives but in the lives of those around us.
One of my lifelong dreams was to create a documentary highlighting the stories and voices of neurodivergent individuals. That aspiration became a reality in 2025 when I met Bexta Noonan. We submitted our five-minute documentary to the Focus On Ability Film Festival, and guess what? Our film won! Mingle Co is now in the process of filming our second documentary with another inspiring neurodivergent individual. I will always be grateful to the talented director, Yogi Devgan, for bringing these stories to life.
I am currently part-time employed as a employment assistant & micro-enterprise support. As I believe empowering, providing opportunities and supporting the neurodivergent community is my passion. I also volunteer as an event coordinator for Australian Film Diversity & Inclusion Film Festival; this festival is a platform for minority groups to share their stories and express themselves through film.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a community that celebrates every individual, irrespective of their disabilities- physical, intellectual, visible or invisible.
Vee’s journey to founding Mingle Co. began with a personal desire to create a community where people with disabilities could come together and build lasting friendships.
Recognising a gap in social opportunities for individuals with various disabilities in Australia, she set out to create a platform that celebrates individuality and fosters connection.
OUR VALUES
Mingle Co. is more than just an event company; it’s a movement. We believe in the power of human connection and the importance of creating a world where everyone feels valued and accepted.
Join us as we strive to build a more inclusive community in Australia, one friendship at a time.
Our Trusted Partners
We proudly work with trusted partners who share our values. Each one is carefully chosen, recommended and works alongside us to create lasting results.
LA Finance & Associates Pty Ltd, founded by Luis Abarzua, is built on over 16 years of banking and lending experience. After a rewarding career with BankSA and Westpac Group, Luis created LA Finance & Associates to offer a more personalised, transparent, and results-driven approach. We tailor finance solutions for first home buyers, refinancers, investors, and business owners.
Web & Digital was founded to empower small businesses and non-profits to thrive online. Our team of skilled professionals combines expertise in web design, digital marketing, communication design, and business strategy delivering creative solutions that truly connect with audiences.
I offer a range of specialised photography services designed to help your business shine. Whether you need mouthwatering images of your latest dishes, crisp product photos, or dynamic branding visuals, I’ve got you covered.
I believe that we all have a social responsibility to one another – no matter who, no matter where. We are all connected; we are all human. Everyone on this planet deserves love. Everyone on this planet deserves to be loved.” Akiroq Brost