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Emerald Clinical Society

Queensland’s ADHD Reforms

Supporting primary care to assess and manage ADHD across the lifespan.

Explore the expansion of ADHD care with the introduction of adult GP diagnosis and treatment of ADHD patients across their lifespan. This Clinical Society event will highlight the importance of careful assessment and evidence-based management to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

This interactive evening includes CPD-accredited learning, lived experience voices, and practical strategies for clinicians, with dinner provided.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the epidemiology and impact of ADHD including effects on priority populations.
  2. Understand the presentation, diagnostic criteria and psychosocial assessment for diagnosing ADHD in children and adults.
  3. Develop an understanding of co-occurring medical conditions and the importance of a comprehensive assessment.
  4. Explore the evidence for individualised multimodal treatment including non-pharmacological interventions such as lifestyle changes, parent/family training, cognitive-behavioural interventions and ADHD coaching.
  5. Understand the pharmacokinetic profiles of short and long-acting ADHD medications, including safety considerations, monitoring, contraindications and best-practice prescribing.
  6. Discuss emerging technologies, digital tools and new research relevant to ADHD care in primary care settings.
  7. Demonstrate culturally responsive and inclusive practices to enable better care for people with ADHD from priority populations.

Speaker:

  • Dr Rajesh Harjai – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, CQHHS
  • Dr Parisa Loxham – Psychiatrist, The Primrose Clinic

Cost:
Free (includes dinner and refreshments)
RACGP & ACRRM CPD-accredited

Who should attend:

  • General practitioners, aged care and practice teams
  • Nurses and nurse practitioners
  • Allied health professionals
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers
  • Mental health and AOD service providers
  • Community health and social care partners

Presented by Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ)

Part of our ongoing Clinical Societies series connecting 3,200+ professionals across the region.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Registration closes on 17/02/2026 11:59 pm

Emerald Clinical Society

Event Snapshot

Start Date & Time February 24, 2026 5:30 pm AEST Finish Date & Time February 24, 2026 8:30 pm AEST

The Mayfair Emerald, Emerald

For those in Primary Care

Free Event

Catering: Dinner and refreshments

CPD Accredited

Presented by Country to Coast Queensland

Registration closes on 17/02/2026 11:59 pm

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