In short: Sunshine Coast adults can get an ADHD assessment by telehealth with a Queensland GP — no referral, no long psychiatrist waitlist, and no travel. Since the December 2025 reform, trained QLD GPs can diagnose and treat adult ADHD.2 The full assessment is two video appointments, usually within about two weeks.
Can I get an ADHD assessment on the Sunshine Coast?
Yes. Our assessments are 100% telehealth, so you can be seen from anywhere on the Sunshine Coast — Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa, Buderim, Nambour or the hinterland — without travelling to a clinic. No referral is needed.
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.
Any blood tests or ECG needed before medication are done at a local Sunshine Coast pathology centre and are usually bulk-billed. See how the assessment works.
Why telehealth works for the Sunshine Coast
You get an experienced Queensland GP, flexible appointment times, and no waiting rooms or travel — especially helpful when ADHD already makes appointments and logistics hard. The diagnosis carries the same clinical and legal weight as a psychiatrist’s.
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 on the Sunshine Coast?
No. You can book directly with our Queensland GPs by telehealth — no referral required.
How long is the wait?
Usually about two weeks from booking to diagnosis.
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 the Sunshine Coast.
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.
Sources were last checked on 5 October 2026. See all sources used on this site on our Sources page.
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