ADHD wait crisis forces Tasmanians to seek interstate diagnoses

A parliamentary report reveals that Tasmanian children face lengthy wait times and high costs for ADHD assessments due to limited public capacity and expensive private alternatives. Consequently, many families are forced to seek interstate diagnoses or telehealth services, with the government now authorizing general practitioners to diagnose ADHD to improve access.

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All articles from 12 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.