Workforce Support

This paper provides practical guidance for Australian general practitioners initiating and optimising medication for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, covering when to consider medication, stimulant and non stimulant options, titration and monitoring.

The model seeks to support both the desire of GPs for more predictable and less onerous work commitments and to reduce the need for any significant up front financial investment on their part.

What does equitable access to ADHD care look like in practice? Through a data-driven prioritisation model, ACHA helped NSW Health allocate specialist ADHD training opportunities where they were needed most - creating a transparent framework that could inform future health workforce reforms.