Finding Professional Support

Australian guides to finding the right help — child psychologists, OTs and behaviour therapists, what they cost, and how Medicare and the NDIS fit in.

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How to Find a Child Psychologist in Australia
The standard path: a longer GP appointment, a Mental Health Care Plan, then Medicare rebates on up to 10 sessions a year. What it costs, and how to choose well.

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Child Psychologist Cost in Australia: The Real Numbers
Standard fees, the 2026 Medicare rebate by practitioner type, the gap you'll actually pay, and where bulk billing genuinely fits in.
Mental Health Care Plan for Kids: How It Works With Medicare
What a Mental Health Care Plan actually is, how your GP writes one for your child, and how it unlocks the Medicare rebate.
NDIS Behaviour Support Explained for Parents
What NDIS behaviour support actually means for your child, who provides it, and how it fits alongside psychology or OT.
Questions to Ask Before Your Child's First Psychologist Appointment
What to actually ask, what the first session looks like, and how to help your child walk in without dreading it.
OT vs Psychologist vs Behaviour Therapist: Who Does What?
Occupational therapist, psychologist or behaviour therapist? A plain-language guide to who helps with what, what it costs in Australia, and where to start.