Question 1

Why would I need a Neuropsychologist instead of a Psychologist?

Accepted Answer

General Psychology primarily focuses on therapeutic intervention and mental health support. Clinical Neuropsychology works at the intersection of brain function and mental health.

Our core role is to measure cognitive skills, like memory, processing speed, and executive function, to understand how the brain drives the presentation. Beyond assessment, we also provide cognitive rehabilitation, using the individual's specific pattern of strengths and weaknesses to guide support.

Question 2

Do you take non-NDIS referrals?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We accept private referrals for diagnostic and capacity assessments.

Question 3

Is Neuropsychology funded under the NDIS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is typically billed under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living. Crucially, Neuropsychology does not need to be named in your plan. This funding category is flexible. If you have funds available in CB Daily Activity and you believe an assessment will be helpful for your goals, such as understanding your learning profile or justifying support needs, you are entitled to use your funding for this service.

Question 4

Why is this assessment needed for NDIS funding?

Accepted Answer

Funding decisions rely on evidence of functional impairment. Subjective reports are often insufficient for high-cost supports like SIL (Supported Independent Living) or SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation). A Neuropsychological assessment provides an extra datapoint of objective clinical data required to justify these supports.

Question 5

Do you provide ongoing therapy?

Accepted Answer

This is determined on a case-by-case basis. While this stream is primarily diagnostic and investigative, we do provide cognitive rehabilitation and ongoing intervention for specific needs. If long-term therapeutic support is required, we may also work in conjunction with our Psychology or PBS streams to implement the recommendations.

Question 6

How long is the waitlist?

Accepted Answer

Capacity for this service is limited. We triage every referral based on clinical urgency. If we cannot see you within a clinically appropriate timeframe, we will advise you immediately.

Question 7

Do you take every referral?

Accepted Answer

No. We verify clinical fit first. If our service isn't the appropriate clinical pathway for your specific question, we will decline the referral upfront to avoid wasting your time and funding.

Neuropsychology

Advanced Cognitive Assessments & Diagnostic Clarity

What We Deliver

Objective data for complex questions