Assessment and support services for people with ADHD

The Senate Community Affairs References Committee is conducting an inquiry into the barriers to consistent, timely and best practice assessment of ADHD and support services for people with ADHD. Its scope is outlined in the terms of reference.

On 28 March 2023, the Senate referred an inquiry into the Barriers to consistent, timely and best practice assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and support services for people with ADHD to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 27 September 2023.

Further detail about the scope of the inquiry is provided in the terms of reference.

You can make a submission by clicking “Upload a Submission” and following the prompts. Alternatively, you can email your submission to community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au.

Submissions are sought by 9 June 2023.

If you require additional support to make a submission please contact community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au or call
02 6277 3515.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au

How can I get involved? 

ADHD Australia are currently developing a policy submission to the Senate Inquiry with clear recommendations for systemic reform and improvements.
ADHD Australia want our submission to represent the experiences, concerns and needs of people with ADHD, their families and the wider community.
To share your story and help us advocate for real government action, please complete our survey, which closes 11.59pm AEST Wednesday 7 June 2023

Can I make my own submission?

You, anyone can make a submission to the Senate Inquiry.

We recommend that you follow this guide on how to prepare your written submission to make sure it checks all the right boxes.

Lodge your submission by 9 June 2023 on the APH website or by emailing community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au.