Comprehensive ADHD Care

ADHD affects people differently. Some people find it difficult to concentrate or stay organised. Others experience challenges with emotional regulation, sleep, time management or feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities.

We also recognise that many people with ADHD have developed remarkable strengths, coping strategies and ways of navigating the world.

Our approach is to understand your individual experience rather than focus only on a diagnosis or medication.

All our GPs currently offer ongoing ADHD medication management, subject to individual clinical assessment and Victorian prescribing requirements.

Our ADHD services include:

• Ongoing ADHD stimulant prescribing: Continuing medications such as Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine), dexamphetamine, Ritalin and Concerta (methylphenidate), where clinically appropriate and supported by the required documentation.
• ADHD medication reviews: Monitoring how well your medication is working, possible side effects, blood pressure, heart rate, weight and overall wellbeing.
• Care following specialist diagnosis: Working with your psychiatrist, paediatrician or authorised ADHD practitioner to support ongoing treatment.
• ADHD assessment and referrals: Helping you explore possible ADHD and find an appropriate assessment pathway.
• Holistic ADHD care: Supporting sleep, mental health, emotional wellbeing, nutrition, movement, relationships, work, study and other health concerns.
• Continuity of care: Building a relationship with a regular GP who gets to know you and understands your changing needs.

We want you to feel comfortable discussing both the things you find challenging and the things that are going well.

Already Diagnosed with ADHD? Your GP May Be Able to Continue Your Medication

If you have received an ADHD diagnosis from a psychiatrist, paediatrician or appropriately authorised ADHD practitioner, your GP may be able to continue prescribing your stimulant medication.

Important changes to Victorian ADHD prescribing regulations came into effect on 14 October 2026.

Under the updated rules, GPs can prescribe certain ADHD stimulant medications without needing their own Schedule 8 permit, provided there is a valid ADHD treatment instruction and the relevant prescribing conditions are met.

For many patients, this means that ongoing ADHD medication can be managed through their regular GP, reducing some of the administrative barriers to accessing treatment.

We welcome these changes, which recognise the important role of GPs in providing accessible, ongoing healthcare.

Your GP will still need to review your diagnosis, treatment instructions and individual health needs before prescribing.

What should I bring to my first ADHD appointment?

To help make your first appointment as straightforward as possible, please bring or arrange for us to receive:

1. Your ADHD diagnosis and treatment letter from your psychiatrist, paediatrician or authorised ADHD practitioner.
2. Details of your current ADHD medication and dosage.
3. Any relevant previous assessments, medical reports or investigation results.
4. A list of your current medications.

You do not need to work out whether your specialist letter meets every legal requirement yourself.

We understand that navigating specialist letters, appointments and medication arrangements can be particularly challenging when you have ADHD.

Your GP will review the information with you and explain if anything further is needed.

If some details are missing, we may need to contact your treating specialist before a prescription can be provided.

Your first ADHD appointment at Eleanor Clinic

We recommend booking an in-person, 30-minute appointment for your initial ADHD medication consultation.

During this appointment, your GP can:

• Get to know you and your experience with ADHD.
• Review your diagnosis and medication history.
• Discuss what is working well and any concerns you may have.
• Check your blood pressure, heart rate and other relevant health measurements.
• Review your specialist treatment instructions.
• Discuss a plan for ongoing care and medication reviews.

Further investigations, such as blood tests or an ECG, may be recommended where clinically indicated.

Our aim is to establish a safe, supportive and practical plan that works for you.

Book your first ADHD appointment

ADHD Prescriptions and Ongoing Medication Reviews

ADHD stimulant medications are regulated under Schedule 8 legislation in Victoria.

At Eleanor Clinic, ongoing ADHD prescribing takes place through regular GP consultations.

These appointments are an opportunity to review how you are feeling, how your medication is working and whether any changes to your healthcare are needed.

As part of safe prescribing:

• Your GP will review your medication and general wellbeing.
• SafeScript is checked before issuing stimulant prescriptions.
• Physical health monitoring is arranged at appropriate intervals.
• Your GP will review any specialist recommendations and follow-up requirements.
• Once treatment is stable, some follow-up consultations may be suitable for telehealth.

ADHD stimulant prescriptions cannot be requested through our online repeat prescription service. Please book a GP consultation instead.

We aim to make your ongoing ADHD care safe, consistent and as straightforward as possible.

Do I Still Need to See My Psychiatrist Every Two Years?

Not automatically.

Under the Victorian prescribing changes introduced in October 2026, there is no longer a general requirement for a routine two-yearly psychiatrist review solely to allow your GP to continue prescribing ADHD stimulant medication.

Instead, specialist review requirements can be tailored to your individual clinical needs.

Your psychiatrist, paediatrician or authorised ADHD practitioner may specify when they would like you to be reviewed again, and your GP will need to follow those instructions.

Your GP may also recommend further specialist review if your circumstances change or your treatment needs reassessment.

For many people with stable ADHD treatment, the changes may make it easier to receive ongoing care from a trusted regular GP.

Looking for an ADHD Diagnosis in Melbourne?

Perhaps you have wondered for years whether you might have ADHD.

You may have noticed difficulties with attention, organisation, motivation, emotional regulation or managing competing demands.

Or perhaps someone close to you has recently been diagnosed, and you have started recognising similar experiences in yourself.

Whatever has brought you to this point, your GP is a good place to begin.

At Eleanor Clinic, we offer a supportive, non-judgemental environment where you can explore your concerns.

Your GP can discuss your symptoms and experiences, consider other factors that may be contributing and help you understand the available assessment pathways.

This may include referral to a psychiatrist, paediatrician or other appropriate healthcare professional.

Can Eleanor Clinic GPs diagnose ADHD?

Not currently.

Our GPs can help you explore possible ADHD, assess related health concerns and arrange appropriate referrals, but we do not currently provide formal ADHD diagnoses or independently initiate stimulant treatment.

Under Victoria’s 2026 reforms, an initial group of specially trained and authorised GPs is becoming eligible to diagnose and initiate ADHD treatment.

We welcome these developments and hope that additional training opportunities will expand access to high-quality ADHD care in the future.

If you would like to explore a possible ADHD diagnosis, please book a 30-minute GP appointment.

ADHD in Women, Midlife and Hormonal Changes

For many women, ADHD is not recognised until adulthood.

Some have spent much of their lives working incredibly hard to stay organised, meet expectations and manage everything around them.

They may have done well at school, built careers, raised families and appeared to be coping. Behind the scenes, however, maintaining that balance may have required enormous effort.

Then something changes.

Perhaps the demands of work and family become greater. Children need more support, ageing parents need care, sleep becomes disrupted, or the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause begin.

Suddenly, strategies that worked for years may no longer feel enough.

Things that were once manageable can become overwhelming.

For some women, this is when they first begin to wonder whether ADHD might help explain experiences they have had throughout their lives.

We understand that ADHD can look different in women

ADHD has historically been under-recognised in women and girls, particularly when difficulties with attention and organisation are less outwardly noticeable.

For some people, hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, after childbirth, perimenopause and menopause may also influence ADHD symptoms.

At Eleanor Clinic, we have a strong interest in women’s health and understand how closely physical health, hormonal changes, emotional wellbeing and neurodivergence can interact.

We take the time to listen to your experiences and consider the whole picture.

You do not need to have struggled at school, or to have reached a crisis point, to deserve a thoughtful conversation about possible ADHD.

Whether you are seeking an assessment, reviewing existing ADHD treatment or navigating hormonal changes alongside ADHD, we would be pleased to support you.

Why Choose Eleanor Clinic for ADHD Care in Melbourne’s Inner West?

Experienced Specialist GPs

Our doctors are Specialist General Practitioners who provide comprehensive medical care, including ongoing ADHD medication management.

We understand that ADHD often intersects with other aspects of health, and we consider the whole person rather than treating ADHD in isolation.

Continuity and Personalised Care

We believe that having a regular GP who knows you can make a real difference.

Over time, your GP develops an understanding of your health, circumstances, medications and priorities.

This allows your ADHD care to adapt as your needs change.

Inclusive, Neurodiversity-Affirming Healthcare

At Eleanor Clinic, we aim to create a welcoming and respectful environment where people feel comfortable being themselves.

We recognise that neurodivergent people have different strengths, experiences, sensory preferences and support needs.

We have thoughtfully designed our clinic to feel a little different from a traditional medical practice.

Natural light, gentle background music, an absence of television screens and our welcoming front garden help create a calmer environment, with a little extra space when needed.

We know that visiting a medical clinic can sometimes feel overwhelming, and we try to make that experience as comfortable as possible.

Collaborative ADHD Care

We work alongside psychiatrists, paediatricians, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated ADHD treatment.

Good communication between you, your GP and your broader healthcare team is an important part of safe, effective care.

Care Beyond Medication

Medication can be an important part of ADHD treatment, but it is not the whole picture.

Sleep, movement, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, relationships and everyday routine all play a part.

At Eleanor Clinic, your doctors are here to support you as you discover what ADHD means for you — and to help you build strategies, treatments, and confidence for the future.

More information: https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/