Neuropsychology providers in Australia

Cognitive Assessment and Brain Injury Support That Comes to You in Australia

After a stroke, brain injury, or dementia diagnosis, travelling to a clinic for cognitive assessment is often the hardest part. Fatigue, mobility difficulties, and anxiety about unfamiliar environments can all compromise performance on the very tests designed to measure how you are functioning. Assessments done at home reflect real-world ability far more accurately.

Carevo connects you with AHPRA-registered neuropsychologists in Australia who are endorsed through the Psychology Board of Australia to conduct cognitive assessments, functional capacity evaluations, and rehabilitation programs in your home. Whether you need assessment for an NDIS access request, support following a brain injury, or help understanding a dementia diagnosis, the right expertise can come to you. Neuropsychologists are a specialised subset of the 444 psychologists listed on Carevo.

The Right Support is About More Than Just Test Results

Are you worried about:

• Getting an accurate picture of what is actually happening? Clinic-based assessments often miss how cognitive difficulties affect real daily tasks. In-home assessment captures function in context.
• Navigating the NDIS access process? A neuropsychological assessment is often the key evidence needed to support an NDIS access request or plan review, and getting this right matters.
• Understanding a diagnosis? Whether it is a new dementia diagnosis or the cognitive effects of a brain injury, translating clinical findings into practical guidance for families and care teams is essential.
• Managing rehabilitation at home? Cognitive rehabilitation after stroke or acquired brain injury requires sustained, structured support. A neuropsychologist can design and supervise this program in your actual environment.

Neuropsychologists through Carevo address all of these concerns, providing thorough clinical assessment and practical rehabilitation support tailored to your situation.

How In-Home Neuropsychology Helps You Understand and Improve Cognitive Function

Australia neuropsychologists through Carevo combine standardised testing with real-world observation to build a complete picture of cognitive strengths and difficulties.

Assessment and Rehabilitation Services Covered

• Comprehensive Cognitive Assessment: Standardised neuropsychological testing covering memory, attention, processing speed, executive function, and language, delivered in your home environment.
• NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments: Formal assessments supporting NDIS access requests, plan reviews, and recommendations for support intensity across daily living domains.
• Dementia Assessment and Diagnosis Support: Cognitive profiling to assist specialists in differential diagnosis, alongside practical guidance for families managing dementia at home.
• Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Structured cognitive rehabilitation programs for people recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, or hypoxic brain injury, with sessions adapted to your home setting.
• Capacity and Consent Assessments: Independent assessments of decision-making capacity for legal, medical, and guardianship purposes, with written reports for referring parties.

The Advantage of In-Home Assessment

Neuropsychological assessment done at home removes the confounding effects of an unfamiliar environment, transport stress, and clinical anxiety. A neuropsychologist observing you in your own kitchen or living room can see directly how cognitive difficulties translate into real functional challenges. This produces more valid findings and more useful recommendations.

Conditions Neuropsychology Assesses at Home in Australia

Neuropsychologists through Carevo conduct cognitive and neuropsychological assessments for a wide range of conditions:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI): Comprehensive assessment of cognitive function, memory, attention, processing speed, and executive function following head injury.
• Stroke: Cognitive assessment to identify areas of impairment following stroke, informing rehabilitation goals and return-to-work or daily living planning.
• Dementia (all types): Differential diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia through standardised cognitive testing.
• Parkinson’s disease: Assessment of cognitive changes, mild cognitive impairment, and Parkinson’s dementia as the condition progresses.
• Multiple sclerosis: Identification of cognitive changes affecting memory, processing speed, and attention, which are common in MS but often invisible to others.
• Brain tumours (post-treatment): Baseline and follow-up cognitive assessment to monitor the effects of treatment and plan rehabilitation support.
• Epilepsy: Pre-surgical assessment and ongoing cognitive monitoring for people with epilepsy, particularly where memory and language functions are involved.
• ADHD (adult and child assessment): Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment to diagnose ADHD and differentiate it from learning disabilities or other cognitive presentations.
• Learning disabilities: Assessment of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and specific learning disorders in children and adults, producing reports for school or workplace accommodations.
• Autism spectrum disorder (cognitive profile): Detailed cognitive assessment to understand the individual’s profile of strengths and difficulties.
• Post-COVID cognitive symptoms: Assessment of memory, attention, and processing speed difficulties in people experiencing long COVID or post-viral cognitive impairment.

Contact a provider through Carevo if your situation is not listed.

NDIS Support Items for Neuropsychology

Neuropsychological assessment for NDIS participants is funded under the Therapeutic Supports registration group (0128) and the Psychologist support items, as neuropsychologists are registered psychologists with specialist training.

NDIS Code	Description	Unit	Max Rate (National)
01_701_0128_1_3	Assessment, recommendation, therapy or training - Psychologist	Hour	$252.99
15_054_0128_1_3	Assessment, recommendation, therapy or training - Psychologist (Improved Daily Living)	Hour	$252.99
01_799_0128_1_1	Provider travel - non-labour costs	Each	Quote

Under the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, provider travel, non-face-to-face work, and NDIA-requested reports are claimed as separate line items rather than being built into the hourly session rate. Provider travel is charged at 50% of the service rate. Your provider will set this out in your service agreement.

Neuropsychological assessments typically take four to eight hours of face-to-face assessment time across one or two visits, plus report writing. The total cost of a full assessment should be discussed and agreed in a service agreement before commencing. NDIS participants need written approval from their plan manager or support coordinator for high-cost assessments.

Why Australia Residents Trust Neuropsychologists Through Carevo

AHPRA Registration with Neuropsychology Endorsement

Neuropsychologists through Carevo are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and hold an endorsement in neuropsychology, which requires specialist postgraduate training beyond general psychology registration. You can verify any practitioner’s registration and endorsement on the AHPRA public register.

Qualified for Complex Clinical Assessment

Endorsed neuropsychologists hold a minimum of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in neuropsychology and have completed supervised practice in clinical neuropsychological assessment. Many have additional experience in NDIS assessments, medicolegal reporting, and aged care cognitive evaluation.

Coordinated with Your Medical and Allied Health Team

Neuropsychologists provide detailed written reports tailored to the needs of your GP, neurologist, NDIS planner, or legal representative. They can attend case conferences and liaise directly with your treating team to ensure findings are understood and acted on.

How to Access Neuropsychology at Home in Australia

NDIS Pathway

1. Confirm budget availability: Neuropsychological assessment is funded under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living using the psychologist rate. Given the extended hours involved, confirm the available budget with your plan manager or support coordinator before proceeding.
2. Clarify the assessment purpose: Neuropsychological assessments are typically requested for diagnostic clarity, NDIS plan review evidence, school or workplace accommodations, or rehabilitation planning. The referral question shapes what the assessment covers.
3. Contact a provider: Use Carevo to find neuropsychologists in Australia. Confirm that the psychologist holds specialist neuropsychology training, as this is a post-registration specialty.
4. Consent and preparation: Before the assessment, you will complete a detailed clinical interview. Testing itself typically involves computerised and paper-based cognitive tasks in a quiet home environment.
5. Report and feedback: A written neuropsychological report is provided following the assessment, with a feedback session to explain the results and recommendations.

Medicare Pathway

Neuropsychological assessment is not typically covered by a standard Better Access Mental Health Treatment Plan. A psychiatrist or specialist referral is more commonly the access point. Discuss with your GP or specialist what the most appropriate referral pathway is for your situation.

Aged Care Pathway

Neuropsychological assessment is relevant for older Australians where dementia diagnosis, cognitive staging, or driving assessment is needed. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to discuss whether this can be arranged through the Support at Home program.

Making Funding Simple

• NDIS Capacity Building: Neuropsychological assessment is funded under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living, particularly where the assessment supports an NDIS access request, plan review, or functional capacity determination. Providers can supply reports in the format required by the NDIS.
• Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages): Cognitive assessment and dementia-related support may be funded under Support at Home for older Australians. Speak with your package coordinator about including neuropsychology in your care plan.
• DVA and Private: Veterans may access neuropsychological assessment through DVA-funded mental health and rehabilitation programs. Private clients can self-refer and receive a detailed clinical report for their own records or treating team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a psychologist and a neuropsychologist? A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who has completed additional specialist postgraduate training in how brain function relates to behaviour and cognition. In Australia, endorsement in neuropsychology through the Psychology Board of Australia indicates this advanced qualification. Not all psychologists are qualified to conduct neuropsychological assessments.

Will the assessment be recognised by the NDIS? Yes, when conducted by an endorsed neuropsychologist following NDIS guidelines. The report should address functional capacity across relevant life domains and be formatted to support either an access request or a plan review. Providers through Carevo are experienced in preparing NDIS-compliant neuropsychological reports.

How long does a neuropsychological assessment take? A full neuropsychological assessment typically involves four to eight hours of face-to-face testing, conducted across one or two home visits. It can be split across multiple sessions if fatigue is a concern. Report preparation adds additional time, typically one to two weeks. The scope of testing depends on the referral question: a targeted assessment for ADHD takes less time than a comprehensive dementia assessment covering multiple cognitive domains.

Can a neuropsychological report be used to support an NDIS plan review? Yes. Neuropsychological reports are often used as evidence in NDIS plan reviews, particularly where the cognitive impact of a condition is relevant to the supports being requested. The report documents functional limitations in objective terms and can support funding for therapy, assistive technology, and support worker hours. For broader allied health support following a neuropsychological assessment, your neuropsychologist can advise on referrals to occupational therapy and other disciplines.

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