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ADHD Medication Shortage continues across Australia

Australia is facing a growing shortage of ADHD medications with key treatments like Ritalin and Concerta becoming increasingly difficult to access. The shortage is making it harder for many Australians, including children and adults with ADHD, to manage their symptoms and maintain their daily routines. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Lance Reis Produced By: Marie Mabadi Featured …

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Greens call for Medicare to include ADHD and autism assessments

Under what have been loosely termed ‘Robin Hood reforms,’ The Greens have announced a number of policies, including their latest – a push to include ADHD and autism assessments under Medicare. Community Radio Network political reporter Noah Secomb spoke with the Greens Health spokesperson, Jordan Steele-John, about the policy. Image: shutterstock – medicare Produced By: …

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Neurodivergent entrepreneurs develop app to support others with ADHD

Two Canberra-based entrepreneurs have developed a new app to support people with ADHD in personal, professional and educational settings. The mobile app is called Psyquility, and offers strategies to help neurodivergent individuals achieve their daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Image: Image Credit: Pexels/ Tara Winstead Featured In Story: Zak Farag & Tyler Binny – Psyquility …

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Neurodivergent Kids Disproportionately Affected by Justice and Education Systems, advocates say

In August this year, the Queensland government pushed for laws allowing police watchhouses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres.  The Government claimed the changes would address capacity issues while holding young people safely, even though the proposed laws override the Human Rights Act. Academics and advocates say neurodiverse youth are among …

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