Thanks for the replies ladies.

I know I don't need a referral, but via a mental health plan (I think it's called) I can get him 10 sessions with a decent Medicare rebate, which gets us considerably more back than our private cover. So that's why I'm going down the path of a referral.

Re: ADD. Interesting. I hadn't thought of that. And that's why I should have an OT assessment. He's not hyperactive, so I guess that rules out ADHD??????? But yes, I think I'll pursue this and go to a different GP for a referral.