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ADHD assessment pathways in Western Australia

Kantoko has temporarily paused new patient intake in WA. Use this guide to compare assessment pathways and understand WA prescribing rules.

  • Adults 18+
  • Online across WA
  • GP referral required

Is Kantoko accepting new patients in WA?

Not currently

Not currently. Kantoko has temporarily paused new patient intake for adult ADHD assessment in WA. The comparison and WA prescribing information below can still help you understand the available pathways while intake is paused.

Eligibility
Adults 18+
The service is designed for Australian residents living in WA with a valid Medicare card.
Appointment format
Online across WA
Video appointments statewide when intake is open.
Service status
Intake paused
Kantoko is not currently accepting new WA assessment patients.
Updates
Check this page
We will update this page when intake resumes.

Kantoko may suit you when intake resumes if

  • When intake resumes, you want adult ADHD assessment with the option of ongoing care from the same service.
  • Travel to Perth or another specialist centre is difficult, or regional availability is limited.
  • You can attend video appointments and organise a GP referral, ECG, blood tests and basic observations close to home.

Another service may fit better if

  • You are under 18.
  • You need urgent, crisis, in-person or hospital-based mental health care.
  • Your mental or physical health needs more intensive or coordinated specialist care.

If you are not sure which level of care you need, start with your GP or local mental health service.

Compare the pathways

Ways to seek an ADHD assessment in WA

Kantoko intake is paused, so compare other routes as well as how specialist initiation and GP shared care work under the WA rules.

Kantoko telehealth care

What it can include
Adult ADHD assessment and ongoing care from an ADHD-focused team, in one platform with a health dashboard, records, requests, care-team communication and practical educational content.
Medication
When intake is open, your ADHD Doctor can discuss medication and handle WA prescribing requirements when clinically appropriate.
Cost, timing and follow-up
New patient intake is currently paused in WA. We will update this page when WA assessment sign-up resumes. [1]
Private psychiatrist
What it can include
Medical specialist assessment. Adult ADHD experience and follow-up arrangements vary by psychiatrist and clinic, so ask before booking.
Medication
Psychiatry is an approved specialty for initiating S8 stimulant treatment for ADHD within the WA prescribing code conditions.
Cost, timing and follow-up
Initial assessment pathways commonly cost $1,000 or more, with waits of six months or longer. Ask what the fee includes and whether ongoing appointments are available. [6] [1]
Psychologist assessment
What it can include
Psychological assessment, with therapy or practical strategies where offered.
Medication
Psychologists cannot prescribe medication. Medication assessment and prescribing require a separate medical practitioner.
Cost, timing and follow-up
A full assessment often runs across four to six sessions and can cost thousands of dollars. Ask whether the report will meet the needs of an approved specialist involved in later medical care. [6] [1]
GP shared care
What it can include
A GP or nurse practitioner may provide continuing stimulant prescriptions in an eligible shared-care arrangement with an approved specialist.
Medication
Shared-care prescribers can continue treatment within the specialist's written directions, but they cannot initiate stimulant treatment.
Cost, timing and follow-up
Ask the specialist and your GP whether shared care is suitable, who remains responsible for review and how prescriptions will be managed. [3] [1]
Public mental health service
What it can include
Public adult community mental health services focus on severe and enduring mental illness. A North Metropolitan Perth referral guide says it does not facilitate ADD or ADHD assessments.
Medication
Public treatment is decided by the accepting service. It is not a general alternative to a bookable adult ADHD assessment.
Cost, timing and follow-up
Eligibility and services differ by catchment. The ADD and ADHD exclusion is specific to the North Metropolitan Perth service, not a claim about every WA provider. [5]
ADHD coaches
What it can include
Practical support with routines, planning, follow-through and environmental or behavioural strategies.
Medication
Coaching does not include medical assessment or prescribing. It can sit alongside clinical care.
Cost, timing and follow-up
Fees, session length and packages vary. Check credentials, privacy, scope and how coaching will fit with your clinical care. [7]

Cost and wait-time ranges are indicative category-level figures from a Kantoko review of publicly listed clinic fees and availability, checked 12 July 2026. They are not claims about a particular clinic. Fees, availability, clinical experience and follow-up vary by provider, so confirm the details before booking.

Meet our WA ADHD Doctors

5 Kantoko ADHD Doctors are listed for WA. New patient intake remains paused.

See all 5 ADHD Doctors listed for WA

What the WA rules mean for your care

Assessment, diagnosis and prescribing are separate decisions. Here is the WA context that can affect what happens after an assessment.

Short version

Your care team handles any WA prescribing authority pathway needed if medication is clinically appropriate. You don't apply for it yourself. [1] [2]

See the prescribing pathway step by step

WA uses the Monitored Medicines Prescribing Code for S8 stimulant medicines. Approved specialists can initiate treatment for ADHD without individual CEO authorisation when the code conditions are met. Other circumstances require written authorisation. A GP or nurse practitioner may continue treatment in eligible shared care but cannot initiate it. [1] [2]

  1. 1

    Assessment and prescribing are separate decisions

    An ADHD diagnosis does not automatically lead to medication. Your doctor considers your health, preferences, possible benefits and risks before recommending a care plan. [6]

  2. 2

    Approved specialists initiate stimulant treatment

    Psychiatry and neurology are among the approved specialties for ADHD stimulant prescribing in WA. An approved specialist can prescribe within the code conditions without individual CEO authorisation. Approval is required outside those conditions. [1] [2]

  3. 3

    A GP may continue treatment in shared care

    A medical practitioner or nurse practitioner may continue eligible S8 stimulant treatment under written directions from the approved specialist. They cannot initiate stimulant treatment in this pathway. [3] [1]

  4. 4

    ScriptCheckWA and one prescriber support continuity

    Only one S8 stimulant prescriber is permitted at a time. The prescriber checks ScriptCheckWA for an active prescription or outstanding repeat before prescribing, helping the care team avoid conflicting supply. [1] [4]

Across WA

ADHD assessment information across WA

Explore local coverage and referral information while new patient intake remains paused.

Perth and surrounds

New patient intake is currently paused throughout WA.

Common ADHD assessment questions in WA

Costs, timing and the WA details that are worth knowing before you choose a pathway.

Costs, timing and what is included

WA rules and prescribing

Sources and review details Western Australia guidance used on this page
  1. [1] S8 stimulant medicines , Western Australia Department of Health
  2. [2] Monitored medicines , Western Australia Department of Health
  3. [3] Stimulant medicines , HealthyWA
  4. [4] ScriptCheckWA , HealthyWA
  5. [5] Adult community mental health service referral information , North Metropolitan Health Service, WA Health
  6. [6] Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and treatment , healthdirect Australia
  7. [7] ADHD coaching , Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD

Official sources checked 12 July 2026. Scheduled for review by 1 October 2026.

This is a general guide, not medical or legal advice. Your ADHD Doctor will explain the requirements that apply to your care.