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Network of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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The ADHD Network promotes the study, research and advancement of the science and practice of psychiatry in the field of ADHD throughout the lifecycle. 

Responsibilities

  • Psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand can gain increased competency to screen for ADHD and can have a basic understanding of the biopsychosocial management options and resources for this disorder. To this end, the Network will seek to work with education subcommittees and training committees of Faculties and Sections within the College to include ADHD competence in their core competencies.
  • RANZCP guidelines for disorders commonly co-morbid with ADHD contain evidence-based or consensus-based advice on management of patients with the stated disorder and comorbid ADHD.
  • All RANZCP Faculties and Sections whose focus areas are commonly co-morbid with ADHD have links with psychiatrists who have expertise in the field of ADHD.
  • Where appropriate, ADHD presentations feature in Congress/Branch/Faculty/Section educational activities.
  • The RANZCP works effectively with relevant external groups in establishing Australian and New Zealand guidelines for ADHD assessment, diagnosis and management.
  • The interests of patients with ADHD and their families can be advocated for by the RANZCP at state and federal Government levels. This may include advocacy to public mental health services, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, educational organisations, the legal profession, and with drug rehabilitation services, including collaboration with ADHD community organisations and support groups.

Membership

Membership of the Network is open to all Members of the College. There are no fees to join the Network.

Join the Network via MyRANZCP [Member log in required]

Membership is not available to non-College members.

Events

Monthly ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation

First Wednesday of the month, 12 noon–1pm AEDT
Zoom meeting link sent to Network members via email each month

Previous presentations

Selected recordings are published by the Network for viewing after a session.

ADHD comes of age. The RANZCP ADHD Position Statement arrives.
5 April 2023
Dr Dave Chapman and Dr Roger Paterson and Dr Peter Heffernan

ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation
ADHD in Women
1 February 2023
Dr David Chapman, Professor Sarah Romans, Dr Karuppiah Jagadheesan

ADHD Committee Case presentation
To prescribe or not to prescribe? A diagnostic dilemma
16 November 2022
Professor Bruce Tonge, Dr Heffernan and Dr Amaryah Paul

ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation
7 September 2022
Dr John Kramer

ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation
1 June 2022
Dr Southya Basu

ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation
Amy – a case of ADHD
2 February 2022
Dr Peter Heffernan

ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation
A case of ADHD
1 September 2021
Dr Charles Chan 

ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation
4 August 2021
Dr Peter Heffernan

ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation
A case of ADHD in adulthood
3 March 2021
Dr Jossy Antony

ADHD Network Grand Round Case Presentation
A case of ADHD
3 February 2021
Dr Anna Lee 

Adult ADHD and developmental disorders
Faculty of Adult Psychiatry 2020 Virtual Conference
23 October 2020
Dr Peter Heffernan and Professor Julian Trollor. Chair: Dr Georgina Weir.

Resources

AnchorADHD Network Committee

The current Chair of the Network Committee is Dr Karuppiah Jagadheesan.

The Network Committee can be contacted via memberhelp@ranzcp.org.

Terms of reference

The RANZCP ADHD Network Terms of Reference outline the purpose, responsibilities, membership and governance of the Network.