Adult ADHD Assessment in Hope Island
Living with undiagnosed or unmanaged ADHD can affect focus, emotional regulation, work, study and relationships. Our GPs provide structured, evidence-based adult ADHD assessments in Hope Island – helping you understand whether ADHD may be contributing to your experiences, and what support is appropriate. And thanks to recent Queensland changes, much of this care can now happen with your GP, rather than waiting months for a psychiatrist.
Understanding adult ADHD
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) isn’t only a childhood condition – many adults live with it, sometimes without ever being diagnosed. It can show up as difficulty focusing, restlessness, impulsivity, disorganisation, procrastination or emotional ups and downs. If these patterns have been present for a long time and affect your daily life, an assessment can help bring clarity.
GP-led ADHD assessment - without the long wait
Since recent Queensland reforms (from December 2025), eligible specialist GPs can assess, diagnose and manage adult ADHD including prescribing medication where appropriate without first needing a psychiatrist referral. This means you may be able to get assessed and supported sooner, and closer to home, by a GP who knows you. For complex situations, we’ll still involve a psychiatrist or other specialist where that’s the right step.
Diagnosis & management
If an assessment leads to a diagnosis of ADHD, your GP will discuss a management plan tailored to you. This may include:
- Education and practical strategies for focus, organisation and routine
- Lifestyle approaches (sleep, exercise, structure)
- Psychological support
- Medication, where appropriate and after careful discussion of the benefits and considerations
- Ongoing review and, where needed, referral to a psychiatrist
An assessment doesn’t always result in an ADHD diagnosis – sometimes other factors better explain your experiences, and your GP will help you understand what’s going on either way.
How to prepare for your assessment
To help your assessment, it can be useful to:
- Note specific examples of how symptoms affect your daily life
- Gather any relevant history (school reports, past assessments, family history)
- Bring a list of current medications and any other health concerns
- Consider asking someone who knows you well to share their observations
You don’t need to have everything ready – your GP will guide you through it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral for an ADHD assessment?
No referral is needed to book an adult ADHD assessment with our GPs. Simply book an appointment. If your situation is complex, your GP may refer you to a psychiatrist as part of your care.
How much does an adult ADHD assessment cost?
ADHD assessments involve longer appointments and are usually privately billed, often with a Medicare rebate for part of the cost. Our reception team will explain the fees and the process when you book, so there are no surprises.
Will I definitely be diagnosed with ADHD?
Not necessarily. An assessment is a careful process that may or may not result in an ADHD diagnosis – sometimes other factors better explain your experiences. Either way, your GP will help you understand the findings and what support is appropriate.
What happens if I'm diagnosed with ADHD?
Your GP will discuss a management plan tailored to you, which may include practical strategies, psychological support, and medication where appropriate, with ongoing review. They’ll talk through the options so you can make informed decisions about your care.
Book your health assessment
If ADHD might be affecting your life, an assessment can bring clarity. Book online or call our reception team to get started.
