Avive Virtual Care· formerly Cloud Clinic
Online ADHD support, made simpler.
Confidential, professional ADHD assessments and follow-up care with a psychiatrist by telehealth, from anywhere in Australia.
How it works
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Fill out the form below and we’ll send your intake forms. No referral yet? That’s okay: you’ll need to see your GP for one before your appointment.
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Once we have your referral and completed intake forms, we’ll match you with the psychiatrist best suited to your needs, and you book a telehealth appointment at a time that suits you.
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At your appointment time, join using the secure telehealth link. Your psychiatrist begins working with you on a personalised treatment plan.
Get started
Whether you’re a patient, family member or health professional, complete the form to begin.
A valid referral from your GP is needed before your appointment. Contact us if you need help getting one.
Why we ask for documents first
We ask you to complete intake forms, questionnaires and other documents before your first appointment. Your psychiatrist can then review your history and symptoms beforehand, which helps avoid delays and, where appropriate, lets treatment planning start straight after your first appointment.
Adult ADHD assessment
Your psychiatrist completes the assessment over two appointments before recommending treatment.
A comprehensive psychiatric assessment: your symptoms, medical history, mental health history and any supporting information you’ve provided.
Before this appointment:
If your psychiatrist decides further ADHD assessment is appropriate, you’ll be invited to book a 30-minute ADHD assessment review.
Before this appointment:
During this appointment, your psychiatrist reviews the questionnaires and information, confirms or rules out an ADHD diagnosis, and talks with you about treatment, including whether medication suits you.
After your assessment
Review appointments are tailored to your clinical needs. Not sure which to book? Our team can help.
Once your medication is stable, your psychiatrist can transfer your care to a GP who has agreed to act as an authorised prescriber and can provide ongoing scripts. It typically takes 4 to 5 appointments (including the initial appointment) over 1 to 2 years to reach medication stability.
Queensland patients may be eligible for an MBS Item 291 ADHD assessment under our shared care pathway. Your psychiatrist completes the assessment, and ongoing prescribing and medication management continue with your GP once clinically appropriate.
Patients referred under Item 291 still complete ADHD questionnaires before their initial appointment, in line with Medicare requirements. Shared care depends on your GP’s willingness to take part and on state prescribing requirements.
Looking for an ADHD assessment for a child? See child and adolescent psychiatry. To learn more about ADHD, see ADHD.
New patients
You’ll need a referral from your GP or specialist. Send it to us and our team will match you with a psychiatrist and send your intake forms. Not sure about something? Call or email us.
Not for emergencies
Avive Virtual Care isn’t an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in danger, call 000. For support any time, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
