EOIs open for Victorian GPs’ ADHD training

Expressions of interest are now open for Victorian GPs wanting to undertake training to diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
 
The RACGP training will be rolled out from September, with qualified GPs able to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults and children aged six years and older.
 
RACGP Victoria Chair Dr Anita Muñoz welcomed the progress, saying GPs will continue to work closely with specialist colleagues to ensure patients with complex needs receive appropriate multidisciplinary support.
 
She added that strong clinical governance, clear guidelines, and ongoing collaboration with psychiatrists and paediatricians will be essential to the program’s success.
 
‘GPs are highly trained specialists in whole-person, continuous care, and with the right additional training and support, they are well placed to safely diagnose and manage ADHD in collaboration with specialist colleagues,’ Dr Muñoz said.
 
‘We know demand for ADHD assessments is increasing, and specialist services are under strain.
 
‘Empowering specialist GPs to work to their full scope is critical to improving access and easing system bottlenecks.’
 
In February, the Victorian Government announced it would invest $750,000 into accredited training to enable ‘an initial’ 150 GPs to diagnose ADHD.
 
The reform comes as patients spend up to a year waiting for an ADHD assessment and face out-of-pocket costs of around $2000.
 
‘Getting an ADHD diagnosis shouldn’t cost thousands of dollars or take a year of waiting,’ said Victorian Health Minister Harriet Shing.
 
‘By training GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD, we’re helping people get the support they need, closer to home.’
 
The RACGP also highlighted the importance of ensuring equitable access to training opportunities, particularly for GPs in rural and outer metropolitan areas where specialist services are often limited.
 
The college says it will now work closely with the Victorian Government to support the implementation of the program and ensure it delivers safe, accessible, and patient-centred ADHD care.
 
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