NSW Trains Nearly 300 GPs to Diagnose and Treat ADHD

Nearly 300 general practitioners across New South Wales have completed training to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the state government announced. Under the NSW endorsed prescriber training program, these GPs are authorized to assess patients, provide diagnoses, and initiate medication prescriptions, with another 300 practitioners scheduled to begin the training program next month.

The initiative represents the second stage of the Minns Labor Government's healthcare reforms, which were funded through an $11.7 million package in the 2026–27 NSW Budget. The government previously trained more than 1,675 GPs under stage one to continue existing ADHD prescriptions, aiming to reduce reliance on non-GP specialists.

Participating GPs will receive ongoing support from specialist psychiatrists and pediatricians through the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and the Virtual Psychiatry Hub. Practitioners will continue to escalate care and refer patients to specialists whenever necessary.

According to the NSW Government, patients previously faced long wait times and high fees when seeking care through an overloaded specialist system. Minister for Health Ryan Park stated that the initial group of 300 trained GPs was prioritized for rural and regional communities, where accessing diagnostic services has been particularly challenging.

Starting next month, members of the public will be able to locate endorsed GP prescribers via the Healthdirect website.

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