In short: Adults in Brisbane can get an ADHD assessment by telehealth with a Queensland GP — no referral and no travel. Since the December 2025 reform, trained Queensland GPs can diagnose and treat adult ADHD.2 The full assessment is two video appointments.
Can I get an ADHD assessment in Brisbane?
Yes. Because our assessments are 100% telehealth, you can be seen from anywhere in Greater Brisbane — the CBD and inner suburbs, the northside out to Chermside and the Moreton Bay region, the southside out to Logan, the western suburbs out to Ipswich, and the Redlands — without travelling to a clinic. You don’t need a referral.
How it works
The assessment follows the standard Queensland GP pathway:
- Book online — no referral needed.
- Complete your intake at home — validated questionnaires (the ASRS), your history, and childhood information.
- Two telehealth appointments — an initial assessment and a follow-up where diagnosis is confirmed and treatment started if appropriate.
Blood tests and ECG in Brisbane
Any blood tests or ECG needed before medication are done at a pathology collection centre near you — in Brisbane that’s typically QML Pathology or Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology. Blood tests are usually bulk-billed. Not every collection centre does ECGs, so check when you book.
Looking for a bulk-billed assessment?
Our guide to bulk-billed ADHD assessments in Brisbane explains what’s actually available.
Why telehealth works in Brisbane
Getting across Brisbane for a clinic appointment — traffic, parking, time off work — can take longer than the appointment itself. With telehealth you see an experienced Queensland GP by video from home or work, which helps if ADHD already makes appointments and logistics hard.
Not sure if you have ADHD?
Start with our free ADHD test (the 18-question ASRS self-assessment) to see whether your symptoms warrant a formal assessment. You can also compare your ADHD assessment options in Queensland.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral for an ADHD assessment in Brisbane?
No. You can book directly with our Queensland GPs by telehealth — no referral required.
Do I have to travel for the assessment?
No. Both appointments are by video, from home or work. Any blood tests or ECG are done at a pathology centre near you.
How long is the wait?
Our first appointments are typically available within two weeks. By comparison, the average wait for a first ADHD assessment appointment with a psychiatrist in Australia is around 16 weeks, and up to a year.1
1 Average wait for a first adult ADHD assessment appointment with a psychiatrist in Australia is 16 weeks, and can be up to 52 weeks. O’Toole et al., Journal of Attention Disorders, 2026. All sources
Can a GP diagnose ADHD in Queensland?
Yes. Since December 2025, appropriately trained Queensland GPs can assess, diagnose and treat adult ADHD, including prescribing where appropriate.
This article is general information only and is not medical advice. ADHD GP is a private telehealth clinic staffed by AHPRA-registered Australian GPs, serving adults across Queensland including Brisbane.
References
- O’Toole C, Finlayson J, Johnstone S, Croaker K. Accessibility of ADHD Assessments in Australia: A Secret Shopper Study. Journal of Attention Disorders. 2026; 30(9):1104–1117. PubMed PMID 41742378
- Queensland Health. Prescribing psychostimulants for ADHD — expanded prescribing rights. 2025. www.health.qld.gov.au — Queensland GPs can diagnose and treat adult ADHD, including prescribing psychostimulants, under the expanded prescribing rights in force from December 2025.
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