Tuesday, 17 February 2026

 Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (17:34): (2301) My adjournment is for the Minister for Mental Health, and the action I am seeking is that the minister update me on how the government is supporting Victorians to more easily and appropriately access diagnosis for ADHD. We already know that thanks to the PBS individuals with diagnosed ADHD can receive low-cost prescriptions for these conditions. However, for years diagnosis has been a major barrier for many Victorians, including young Victorians, due to the high cost of specialist diagnosis, with on average over $2000 required to pay for it, as well as substantial wait times of more than six months. The Premier has announced major reforms from this government that will enable GPs under specialist training to diagnose patients with these conditions. This will be a major removal of an access barrier for people seeking this treatment and will also present significant cost savings for them and their families as well. The action that I am seeking is that the minister update me on this very important policy development.