- GPs set to receive specialist ADHD training
- New rules to allow trained GPs to diagnose and prescribe treatment for ADHD
- Initiative to improve timely access to support and care
- Additional $1.2 million boost to ADHD WA to expand family support services
The Cook Labor Government is delivering bold reforms to improve Western Australian's access to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) care, making it easier for families to get the support they need.
As part of the 2025-26 State Budget, $1.3 million is being committed to the ADHD GP Program and support for GPs treating patients with ADHD.
WA General Practitioners will soon be able to undertake new accredited training in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
Once trained, GPs will be able to assess ADHD in patients aged 10 and older and prescribe stimulant medications, under recent changes to WA's prescribing regulations.
This change is expected to ease pressure on paediatricians and psychiatrists, helping more people access early diagnosis and treatment - especially in regional areas.
The training program, developed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, will be supported by specialist mentorship and delivered with oversight from WA Health.
A first group of 65 GPs is expected to be trained by the end of 2026.
To complement this medical reform, the WA Government is also providing $1.2 million to ADHD WA to expand its services offering practical help to families such as counselling, peer support, coaching, and guidance on non-medication options.
This work aligns with national clinical guidelines and WA's broader efforts to strengthen child development services across the health system.
A new advisory committee will be established to guide the rollout, with a focus on equity and safety.
As stated by Health and Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"These reforms are about breaking down barriers for families, enabling them to get the ADHD care they need.
"By giving GPs the right training and support, we're expanding access to safe, timely, and effective treatment in the community.
"Also, through our investment in ADHD WA, we're making sure families have access to support and guidance at every step, not just through medication."
