Key date: Announced for 2026. 150 GPs to be trained by September 2026.
What GPs need
Currently: S8 permit required with evidence of specialist diagnosis and recent specialist review. Reform: $750,000 state funding for training of initial 150 GPs. Regulatory instrument not yet in effect.
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Can any GP prescribe ADHD medication in Australia?
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TikTok told me I have ADHD. What should I do next?
Read more →: TikTok told me I have ADHD. What should I do next?Nearly half a billion TikTok views. Less than half the advice is accurate. If a video made you wonder whether…
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ADHD medication shortage in Australia: what to do if you cannot fill your script
Read more →: ADHD medication shortage in Australia: what to do if you cannot fill your scriptMajor ADHD medications including Concerta and Ritalin LA are in shortage in Australia through 2026. Here is what is happening…
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ADHD mental health resources in Australia: a GP’s guide to what actually helps
Read more →: ADHD mental health resources in Australia: a GP’s guide to what actually helpsIf you or someone you know has ADHD in Australia, the right support depends on where you are in the…
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Medicare rebates for telehealth ADHD assessments: a plain-English guide
Read more →: Medicare rebates for telehealth ADHD assessments: a plain-English guideMedicare rebates for GP ADHD assessments are available. Here is exactly how it works, what you will get back, and…
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How a telehealth ADHD assessment works from start to finish
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Telehealth ADHD assessment vs psychiatrist: what is the real difference?
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Queensland is the first state to let GPs diagnose and prescribe for ADHD
Read more →: Queensland is the first state to let GPs diagnose and prescribe for ADHDFrom 1 December 2025, Queensland GPs can initiate, modify, and continue ADHD medication for adults. No psychiatrist required. Here is…