Understand ADHD
in Australia
Free, plain-English guides on getting assessed, treatment, costs, and living with ADHD in Australia. Plus a free self-test to help you decide whether to explore an assessment.
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ADHD diagnosis by state
Who can diagnose and prescribe where, and how the rules are changing
Everything you need, in plain English
We cover the parts of navigating ADHD in Australia that are hardest to figure out on your own.
Free ADHD self-test
A 2-minute check based on the ASRS screener used by clinicians, to help you decide whether a full assessment is worth exploring.
Costs and rebates explained
What an ADHD assessment and treatment actually cost in Australia, and the Medicare and PBS rebates you can claim.
State-by-state rules
Who can diagnose and prescribe where. GP prescribing rules vary by state and are changing fast, so we keep this current.
Medication, in plain English
What ADHD medications are available in Australia, their PBS status, and current shortages. Information, not advice.
Living with ADHD
Adult ADHD, ADHD in women, rejection sensitive dysphoria, and your rights at work, grounded in research.
Kept up to date
Every guide is re-verified against primary Australian sources on a rolling basis, because the rules keep moving.
Understanding ADHD diagnosis
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects an estimated 5-8% of children and 2-5% of adults worldwide. Despite growing awareness, the hardest part is often the system around a diagnosis: who can assess you, what it costs, and how long the waits run.
In Australia, psychiatrists, psychologists, and paediatricians can diagnose ADHD, and some states now let trained GPs diagnose and prescribe. Rules vary by state and are changing fast. Queensland and South Australia have already expanded GP access.
Our guides explain each of these steps plainly, with sources, so you can make informed decisions and have better conversations with qualified health professionals.
ADHD guides and resources
Evidence-based guides to help you navigate diagnosis, treatment, and costs
How to get diagnosed with ADHD
Step-by-step guide to the diagnosis process, who can diagnose, and how to prepare.
Read guideADHD assessment costs
What you'll pay by provider type and state, plus ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Read guideCan a GP diagnose ADHD?
State-by-state breakdown of which GPs can diagnose and prescribe for ADHD.
Read guideADHD in women
Why ADHD is underdiagnosed in women and what the research shows.
Read guideADHD medication guide
Every medication available in Australia, PBS costs, and prescribing rules.
Read guideRejection sensitive dysphoria
What RSD is, why it's tied to ADHD, and evidence-based ways to manage it.
Read guideThinking about getting assessed?
If your self-test or reading points toward ADHD, see the assessment options available in Australia, including telehealth.
See assessment options