Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Western Australia

Inquiry status:

Past

Date commenced:

07 May 2003

Tabling date:

29 Oct 2004

Deadline for submissions:

27 Jun 2003

Deadline Comments:

To extend submission due date please contact Ms Liz Kerr, Research Officer, on 08 9222 7480.

Date Ended:

29 Oct 2004

Committee

Education and Health Committee (2001 - 2005)

House:

Legislative Assembly

Important Information:

Terms of Reference:

On referral from the Legislative Assembly, the Standing Committee will examine and report on:

1. the extent of the incidence, diagnosis and use of stimulant medication for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Western Australia, taking into account all previous reports and inquiries;

2. an analysis of those figures compared to other States of Australia and other countries;

3. the analysis of emerging medical opinion and varying medical and behavioural approaches for the treatment of ADD and ADHD;

4. the divergence of public opinion and the need for a more defined State Policy;

5. the relationship, if any, between those diagnosed with and/or medicated for, ADD or ADHD and drug addiction; and

6. the relationship, if any, between ADD or ADHD and the educational, economic and social wellbeing of individuals.

Submission Number	Submitting person/organisation
No submissions

Unless a venue is specified, hearings are held at the
Legislative Assembly Committee Rooms, Level 2, 2 Parliament Place, West Perth

Date	Time	Venue	Organisation	Witness
27 Oct 2003	11:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	LADS	Michelle Toner
27 Oct 2003	12:30 PM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Atwell Primary School	Phillip Mort
27 Oct 2003	01:30 PM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Joondalup Child Development Centre and The West Coast Education District	Brad Jongeling and Annkathrin Franzmann and Robin Oliver
26 Nov 2003	09:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Bentley Health Clinic	Stephen Houghton and Sandy Moran
26 Nov 2003	10:45 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	LADS	Michelle Toner
03 Dec 2003	09:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Bentley Health Clinic	Amanda Styles and Michele Larose
02 Jun 2004	10:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Citizen's Committee on Human Rights
16 Jun 2004	09:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Curtin University of Technology; School of Pharmacy
16 Jun 2004	09:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Curtin University of Technology; Faculty of Education
23 Jun 2004	10:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Curtin University of Technology; School of Psychology	Professor David Hay
30 Jun 2004	10:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Dr Kenneth Whiting Paediatrician
25 Aug 2004	10:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Chief Pharmacist, Dept of Health	Mr Murray Patterson
25 Aug 2004	11:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Dr Lois Achimovich
20 Aug 2004	10:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Dr Trevor Parry
15 Sep 2004	10:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Department of Health	Dr Rowan Davidson, Chief Psychiatrist