How much does an adult ADHD assessment cost in Brisbane?

SetMind charges a private specialist fee for the initial ADHD assessment, with a Medicare rebate of approximately $235 applied where you have a valid GP referral. The full fee and rebate breakdown is on our Fees & Rebates page.

Who can prescribe ADHD medication in Queensland?

In Queensland, stimulant medications (Schedule 8) are initiated by psychiatrists and paediatricians under a Monitored Medicines approval issued by Queensland Health. GPs can continue prescribing under shared care once the specialist has stabilised the regimen.

How long does it take to be diagnosed with ADHD in Brisbane?

Brisbane's in-person ADHD psychiatry waitlists commonly run 6–12 months. Via SetMind telehealth, the typical pathway from GP referral to written diagnosis is 4–8 weeks — 1–3 weeks to your initial appointment, then the assessment itself and a follow-up review.

Does Queensland's no-daylight-saving affect ADHD appointments?

Queensland stays on AEST year-round. We schedule appointments in Brisbane time and your confirmation always shows the local Brisbane time, so there's no risk of being an hour out of sync with eastern-states clinicians during summer.

Can my Brisbane GP continue prescribing my ADHD medication?

Yes — once your treatment is stable, we send your Brisbane GP a structured shared-care plan, and the Queensland Monitored Medicines approval can be transferred or co-managed so your GP can continue local prescribing.

Adult ADHD assessment · Brisbane

Adult ADHD Assessment in Brisbane.

Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026

Structured adult ADHD assessment for people in Brisbane and across Queensland — by secure video on Brisbane time. SetMind psychiatrists work from your GP referral, validated screeners and a full diagnostic interview, then send a written formulation back to your GP. Queensland's private ADHD psychiatry waitlists are some of the longest in the country; the telehealth pathway typically books in within 1–3 weeks.

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About this service

Specialist adult ADHD assessment.

Appointments run on AEST (no DST) and are scheduled to suit working Brisbane adults. You'll be seen by an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist; the written assessment goes back to your referring GP so care stays joined-up across Queensland.

Queensland has specific rules around stimulant prescribing — every stimulant prescription in QLD requires a Monitored Medicines approval, which only a treating doctor can apply for. SetMind psychiatrists handle this directly as part of your treatment plan. We see patients across Greater Brisbane and out to Ipswich, Logan, Redlands and the Sunshine and Gold Coasts; appointments stay on AEST year-round because Queensland doesn't observe daylight saving.

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What's included

What you get with a Brisbane adult ADHD assessment.

Pre-assessment validated screeners (ASRS, DIVA-5-style)
60–90 minute specialist diagnostic interview by an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist
Structured developmental and functional history
Written diagnostic formulation to you and your referring GP
Discussion of evidence-based options where a diagnosis is confirmed
Shared-care plan so your GP can continue prescribing long-term

Who it's for

Is this the right service for you?

Suited for

Adults 18+ in Brisbane who suspect ADHD
People whose GP or psychologist has recommended specialist review
Patterns traceable to childhood or school years, still affecting work or relationships

Not suited for

Under-18s (we are an adults-only service)
Acute mental-health crisis or active suicidality
People without a current GP referral

How it works

From GP referral to written plan.

Step 01
Get a GP referral
Any AHPRA-registered Australian GP can refer you. Your Brisbane GP referral is nationally valid.
Step 02
Pre-assessment screening
We send validated screeners and a brief history form before the appointment, so the session is focused.
Step 03
Specialist video assessment
Specialist video appointment on AEST (no DST), with an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist.
Step 04
Plan sent to you and your GP
Written assessment and treatment plan, with shared-care handover so prescribing can stay local.

Eligibility

Who this service is for.

Adults 18 and over living in Australia
You have, or can obtain, a current GP referral
You can attend a video appointment from a private space
You are not in acute crisis or experiencing current thoughts of self-harm

Not suitable for under-18s, acute mental-health crisis, or emergency care. Outcomes vary — assessment may or may not result in a diagnosis or prescription.

Medicare & fees

Medicare-rebated specialist care.

With a valid GP referral and an MBS-eligible item, standard Medicare rebates apply to specialist psychiatric appointments. Out-of-pocket costs, item numbers and rebate amounts are listed in full on our fees page.

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Adult ADHD Assessment in Brisbane — common questions

Frequently asked.

SetMind charges a private specialist fee for the initial ADHD assessment, with a Medicare rebate of approximately $235 applied where you have a valid GP referral. The full fee and rebate breakdown is on our Fees & Rebates page.

If you need help right now

SetMind is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself:

Emergency
000
Lifeline
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636

This page is general information, not medical advice. It is not a substitute for an individual clinical assessment. Outcomes vary between people.

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Ready to start in Brisbane?

Bring your current GP referral. We handle the rest — screening, specialist assessment, written plan back to your GP.

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