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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Stephanie Convery and Matilda Boseley

Senate inquiry to investigate support for Australians with ADHD

Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John proposed the inquiry into services for Australians with ADHD. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Assessment and support services for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will be the subject of parliamentary scrutiny after the Australian Senate backed a Greens proposal for an inquiry on the issue.

The Senate community affairs references committee will examine barriers to “consistent, timely and best practice assessment” of ADHD and related services, including the adequacy of access to diagnosis and support, biases inherent in ADHD assessment and research, and the cost of medication.

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