How we research our guides
Our guides are meant to help Australians navigate ADHD assessment, treatment, and everyday life with clear, accurate, up-to-date information. Here is how we put them together and keep them honest.
Who writes them
Guides are researched and written by the ADHD Provider editorial team. We are not your treating clinicians, and our guides are information, not medical advice. We aim to explain the Australian system plainly so you can have better-informed conversations with qualified health professionals.
Where our information comes from
We prioritise Australian primary sources and peer-reviewed research over secondary commentary. Every guide lists the sources it draws on. The bodies we rely on most include:
- Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) — medicine approvals, shortages, and safety
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and Medicare / MBS Online — subsidies, rebates, and item numbers
- The Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA) — the Australian clinical guideline
- The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and the RACGP
- HealthDirect and state health departments — public health guidance
- Peer-reviewed research and Australian government inquiries and data
How we keep them current
ADHD policy in Australia moves fast — GP prescribing rules, medication supply, and rebates all change regularly. Each guide shows an “Updated” date, and we re-verify fast-moving guides against their primary sources on a rolling basis. If a fact has changed and we have not caught it yet, please tell us.
Not medical advice
Our guides are for general information only. They are not a substitute for personalised advice from a qualified health professional, and only a qualified professional can diagnose or treat ADHD. Always confirm current fees, rules, and clinical details with your provider.