Inquiry Details

Inquiry Name:		Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Western Australia
Date Commenced:		05/07/2003
Date Ended:		10/29/2004
Inquiry Status:		Past


Committee Name:		Education and Health Committee (2001 - 2005)
House:		Legislative Assembly

Members Conducting Inquiry






Members:		Mrs Carol Anne Martin MLA Hon. Michael (Mike) Francis Board MLA Mr Ross Andrew Ainsworth MLA Mr Paul William Andrews MLA Mr Shane Robin Hill MLA
Co-opted Members:		A problem has occured

Staff Members:

Ms Liz Kerr, BA (Principal Research Officer)
Mr Peter Frantom, BA (Research Officer)


Contact Details
Phone No:		08 9222 7480
Fax No:		08 9222 7804
Email:		Click here to send an email to the Committee Office

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.

Making a Submission to a Parliamentary Committee of the Legislative Assembly Giving Evidence to a Parliamentary Committee of the Legislative Assembly




Deadline for Submissions:		06/27/2003
Deadline Comments:		To extend submission due date please contact Ms Liz Kerr, Research Officer, on 08 9222 7480.

Unless a venue is specified, hearings are held at the Legislative Assembly Committee Rooms, Level 1/11 Harvest Tce, West Perth
Hearing Dates:	Date	Time	Venue	Organisation
	10/27/2003	11:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	LADS
	10/27/2003	12:30 PM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Atwell Primary School
	10/27/2003	01:30 PM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Joondalup Child Development Centre and The West Coast Education District
	11/26/2003	09:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Bentley Health Clinic
	11/26/2003	10:45 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	LADS
	12/03/2003	09:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Bentley Health Clinic
	06/02/2004	10:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Citizen's Committee on Human Rights
	06/16/2004	09:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Curtin University of Technology; School of Pharmacy
	06/16/2004	09:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Curtin University of Technology; Faculty of Education
	06/23/2004	10:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Curtin University of Technology; School of Psychology
	06/30/2004	10:30 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Dr Kenneth Whiting Paediatrician
	08/25/2004	10:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Chief Pharmacist, Dept of Health
	08/25/2004	11:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Dr Lois Achimovich
	08/20/2004	10:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Dr Trevor Parry
	09/15/2004	10:00 AM	Legislative Assembly Committee Office	Department of Health

Tabling Date:

10/29/2004

Tabling Comments:

The tabling date for the report has been postponed. The report will now be tabled on Thursday, 11 November 2004.

Related Transcripts of Evidence:

•	Evidence by Mrs Michele Eva Toner (Executive Officer, Learning and Attentional Disorders Society of WA Inc) on 27/10/2003
•	Evidence by Dr Annkathrin Franzmann (Paediatrician/Medical Practitioner, Joondalup Child Development Centre), Dr Bradley Jongeling (Consultant Community Paediatrician, Joondalup Child Development Centre), Ms Robyn Oliver (Student Services Area Manager, Department of Education and Training) on 27/10/2003
•	Evidence by Mr Philip Mort (Principal, Atwell Primary School) on 27/10/2003
•	Evidence by Mr Paul Albert (Director General, Department of Education and Training), Ms Margaret Banks (Acting Deputy Director General, Schools, Department of Education and Training) on 29/10/2003
•	Evidence by Mrs Sandy Moran (Research Nurse), Professor Stephen John Houghton (Psychologist/University Professor, University of Western Australia) on 26/11/2003
•	Evidence by Mrs Michele Eva Toner (Executive Officer, Learning and Attentional Disorders Society of WA) on 26/11/2003
•	Evidence by Ms Amanda Jane Styles (Senior Speech Pathologist, Bentley Health Service), Dr Michele Larose (Child Psychiatrist Consultant, Bentley Health Service) on 03/12/2003
•	Evidence by Dr Fred Baughman (Paediatric Neurologist and Author), Mr Ron Carlisle (Chairman, Citizens Committee on Human Rights) on 02/06/2004
•	Evidence by Associate Professor Heather Jenkins (Academic, Department of Education, Curtin University of Technology) on 16/06/2004
•	Evidence by Mr Constantine Berbatis (Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, Curtin University), Professor Bruce Sunderland (Professor, School of Pharmacy, Curtin University), Ms Zoe Mullen (Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Council of WA) on 16/06/2004
•	Evidence by Professor David Hay (Professor of Psychology, School of Psychology, Curtin University) on 23/06/2004
•	Evidence by Dr Kenneth Whiting (Paediatrician) on 30/06/2004
•	Evidence by Associate Professor Trevor Parry (Developmental Paediatrician) on 20/08/2004
•	Evidence by Dr Lois Achimovich (Consultant Child and Adult Psychiatrist) on 25/08/2004
•	Evidence by Mr Murray Patterson (Chief Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Services, Department of Health) on 25/08/2004
•	Evidence by Dr Rowan Davidson (Chief Psychiatrist, Department of Health) on 15/09/2004