National ADHD Consumer Support Program

Overview

The National ADHD Consumer Support Initiative will provide funding of $1.5 million over three years from 2021-22. The Initiative aims to bring together existing ADHD consumer support organisations from across Australia, to work collaboratively and actively consult member organisations to improve the functional capacity, quality of life and wellbeing for people with ADHD. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: * embed the protocols and processes necessary for the successful operation of a peak body the ADHD community * work collaboratively and consultatively with member organisations to ensure all views across the ADHD consumer sector are equally heard and represented * provide expert, evidence-based and impartial advice to inform current mental health policy and programs that affect people with ADHD * build the ADHD sector capacity to engage and effectively advise Government. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are: * improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes for people with ADHD * increased awareness and understanding of ADHD across the community and governments * increased representation of people with ADHD and collaboration and partnerships across the ADHD sector. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "GO Documents" button on the left hand side.