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Australian Adult ADHD & Autism Directory

Where to Get Diagnosed with ADHD in Australia

A transparent, clinician-vetted directory of neurodiversity-affirming psychiatrists, clinical neuropsychologists, and telehealth assessment services across every Australian State and Territory. Compare real wait times, out-of-pocket costs, and Medicare Item 291 rebates.

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Prepare Your Clinical Dossier

Most psychiatrists reject incomplete referrals. Prepare your DIVA-5 symptoms, childhood memories, and school reports in your secure dossier first.

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The Official Australian Adult ADHD Referral Pathway

How to navigate the healthcare system from GP visit to medication authority

1

See Your GP

Request an extended 20-30 min appointment. Ask your GP for a Medicare Item 291 Referral (psychiatric assessment & treatment plan) addressed to a specific psychiatrist or general practice clinic.

Medicare Item 291
2

Assemble Your Dossier

Gather childhood evidence (primary school report cards with "talks excessively" or "does not focus"), partner/parent collateral witness testimony, and completed DIVA-5 criteria.

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3

Psychiatric Evaluation

Attend a 60-90 min comprehensive telehealth or in-person evaluation. The psychiatrist reviews DSM-5 criteria, excludes medical differentials, and formulates an official diagnostic opinion.

$425.80 Rebate Claimed
4

Authority & Coaching

Psychiatrist sends the Item 291 report back to your GP with PBS Schedule 8 stimulant prescribing authorization. Continue executive coaching and psychological therapy with Sky Steele.

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ACT Telehealth & Clinic

Canberra Mind Spectrum Practice

Capital Clinical Psychology & Psychiatry Multidisciplinary Team • AHPRA: MED0001847291

Adult ADHD, ASD Diagnostic Assessments, Public Service Executive Coaching, Neurodiversity Affirming

Estimated Waitlist: 4-6 Weeks
Session Cost: $750 Initial Assessment
Medicare Rebate: $425.80 (Item 291)
Clinic Intake & Website
Neuro-Affirming Verified
NSW Telehealth & Clinic

Sky Maree Steele (Pre-Assessment Triage & Dossier Scaffolding)

Uniquely You Psychology Collective Clinical Psychologist • AHPRA: PSY0002188432

Adult ADHD, AuDHD, Lived Experience, Pre-Assessment Diagnostic Dossiers, Executive Functioning

Estimated Waitlist: 2-3 Weeks
Session Cost: $260 / session
Medicare Rebate: $141.85 (Item 80010)
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Neuro-Affirming Verified
NSW Telehealth & Clinic

Dr. Marcus Vance (Psychiatrist)

Sydney Neuropsychiatry & ADHD Clinic Adult Psychiatrist • AHPRA: MED0001894211

Adult ADHD Assessments, Stimulant Titration, Comorbid Anxiety/Depression, Item 291 Management Plans

Estimated Waitlist: < 4 Weeks
Session Cost: $780 Initial Assessment
Medicare Rebate: $425.80 (Item 291)
Clinic Intake & Website
Neuro-Affirming Verified
NT Telehealth Only

Top End Remote Telehealth Clinic

Northern Territory Psychiatry Services Telehealth Psychiatrist • AHPRA: MED0001662918

Remote NT Access, Defence Veterans, Adult ADHD Diagnostic Triage, Cultural Competence

Estimated Waitlist: 2-4 Weeks
Session Cost: $680 Telehealth Consultation
Medicare Rebate: $425.80 (Item 291)
Clinic Intake & Website
Neuro-Affirming Verified
QLD In-Person Clinic

Brisbane Neurodevelopmental Specialists

River City Assessment Clinic Clinical Neuropsychologist • AHPRA: PSY0001552910

Comprehensive Neuropsychological Testing, Executive Dysfunction Profiling, ADHD / SLD Differential Diagnosis

Estimated Waitlist: 3-4 Weeks
Session Cost: $1,200 WAIS-IV / WMS Battery
Medicare Rebate: $141.85 (Item 80010)
Clinic Intake & Website
Neuro-Affirming Verified
SA Telehealth & Clinic

Adelaide Neurodiversity Clinic

Festival State Mental Health Consultant Psychiatrist • AHPRA: MED0002049182

Adult ADHD, Trauma-Informed Assessment, ACT Scaffolding, NDIS Functional Capacity Reviews

Estimated Waitlist: 6-8 Weeks
Session Cost: $690 Consultation
Medicare Rebate: $425.80 (Item 291)
Clinic Intake & Website
Neuro-Affirming Verified
TAS Telehealth Only

Tasmanian Telehealth Psychiatry Network

Tasmanian Telehealth Specialists Telehealth Psychiatrist • AHPRA: MED0001928374

Regional & Remote Telehealth, Adult ADHD, PBS Authority Approvals, Shared Care with GPs

Estimated Waitlist: < 3 Weeks
Session Cost: $650 Telehealth Assessment
Medicare Rebate: $425.80 (Item 291)
Clinic Intake & Website
Neuro-Affirming Verified
VIC Telehealth & Clinic

Dr. Alistair Finch & Associates

Melbourne Mind & Neurodivergent Practice Child & Adult Psychiatrist • AHPRA: MED0002194883

Adult ADHD, Autism Spectrum (Level 1/2), High-Masking Women, Gender-Affirming Neurodivergent Care

Estimated Waitlist: 6-8 Weeks
Session Cost: $820 Comprehensive Evaluation
Medicare Rebate: $425.80 (Item 291)
Clinic Intake & Website
Neuro-Affirming Verified
WA Telehealth & Clinic

Dr. Siobhan O'Connor

Perth Adult ADHD & Wellness Centre Adult Psychiatrist • AHPRA: MED0001738294

Adult ADHD, Shift Workers, FIFO Mental Health, Neuro-Affirming Pharmacotherapy

Estimated Waitlist: 4-6 Weeks
Session Cost: $720 Assessment
Medicare Rebate: $425.80 (Item 291)
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Public vs. Private Adult ADHD Diagnostic Assessment in Australia

An objective clinical breakdown of wait times, costs, Medicare rebates, and PBS medication

Evaluation Criteria Private Assessment (Item 291) Public Hospital / Community Mental Health
Average Wait Time 2 to 8 Weeks (Telehealth) 12 to 24+ Months (Often Closed to Adults)
Upfront Cost $650 to $900 $0 (100% Bulk Billed)
Medicare Rebate $425.80 back via Item 291 (Out-of-pocket: ~$250-$400) N/A (Fully covered)
PBS Stimulant Authority Report authorizes your local GP to prescribe Vyvanse, Ritalin, Concerta Prescribed via public clinic registrar
Neurodiversity Affirmation High (Specialized neurodivergent-led practices) Variable; primarily acute risk-focused

Frequently Asked Questions & Australian Diagnostic Myths

Evidence-based facts on driver's licenses, insurance, and late diagnosis

Myth: Will an adult ADHD diagnosis affect my Australian Driver's Licence?

Fact: In Australia (Austroads standards), an ADHD diagnosis alone does NOT automatically cancel your licence. Clinically managed and medicated ADHD improves reaction times and road safety. You only need to report to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS/VicRoads) if your doctor specifies that an uncontrolled condition impairs your driving capacity.

Myth: "I got good grades in school, so I can't possibly have ADHD"

Fact: High intelligence, perfectionism, and anxiety often compensate for ADHD in childhood. High-masking adults frequently hit a severe burnout wall in university, executive career transitions, or parenthood when executive functioning demands exceed compensation bandwidth.

Can a Clinical Psychologist diagnose ADHD in Australia?

Fact: Yes. Registered and Clinical Psychologists in Australia are legally qualified to administer psychometric testing and formulate DSM-5-TR ADHD diagnoses. However, to access PBS-subsidized medication (e.g., Vyvanse, Concerta), Australian state health departments require confirmation by a registered Psychiatrist or paediatrician.

What role does Sky Maree Steele play in the diagnostic journey?

Fact: Sky provides pre-assessment triage, diagnostic dossier scaffolding, and post-diagnosis executive functioning coaching. Having a structured clinical dossier prepared with Sky eliminates appointment wasted time and ensures your lived experience is fully recognized by diagnosing psychiatrists.