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Neuropsychology in Bendigo, VIC

Neuropsychology providers in Bendigo, Victoria

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Assessments of memory, thinking and behaviour after brain injury, stroke and more. Typically $252.99/hour NDIS price limit; a full neuropsychological assessment of 4-8 hours costs roughly $1,010-$2,020.

Neuropsychologist in Bendigo

  • 1 providers in Bendigo
  • Funded via NDIS, aged care, DVA or private fees
  • Cognitive assessments and reports
  • Free. One request, providers contact you.

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NDIS registered · Aged care provider Serves Bendigo + 4 other areas in VIC

Funding accepted
Private
Specialises in
Allied healthPsychologyTherapy
Team includes
Psychologist
About Eastern Neuropsychology

Eastern Neuropsychology is listed for neuropsychology in Bendigo because they list psychologist as their profession and list Bendigo in their service area. They are an NDIS registered and aged care approved psychology provider serving Bendigo, Victoria. How we rank

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Recent activity in Bendigo

Measured to 23 October 2026
25
care requests from Bendigo

last 90 days

1,524
providers reached

across those requests

108
opened the contact details

provider responses

Carevo platform activity, not a measure of care quality or availability. A provider opening enquiry details records an intention to make contact, not an appointment or care delivered. How we measure this.

Activity figures describe Carevo enquiries, not appointments or care quality. Acceptance timing excludes unclaimed enquiries. Confirm current capacity directly. Measurement period and method.

About Neuropsychology in Bendigo

This guide compares neuropsychology providers in Bendigo who offer in-home cognitive assessment, brain injury rehabilitation, and NDIS functional capacity evaluations. Whether you need assessment for an NDIS access request, post-stroke rehabilitation, or dementia diagnosis support, the 1 providers listed here all service Bendigo and surrounding areas. In-home neuropsychological assessment is particularly suited to people whose cognitive or physical difficulties make travel to a clinic impractical, or where a real-world assessment of functional capacity will produce more valid findings than a clinic-based test.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Bendigo?

Based on 104 accepted enquiries on Carevo in Bendigo, providers accept enquiry details with a median of 7 minutes. 66% of enquiries in Bendigo have enquiry details accepted within 1 hour, and 82% within 24 hours. This covers every service in Bendigo, so it differs from the neuropsychology figure below.

How many neuropsychology providers are there in Bendigo?

There are currently 1 neuropsychology providers serving Bendigo listed on Carevo. These include AHPRA-registered neuropsychologists endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia who conduct in-home assessments, NDIS functional capacity evaluations, and cognitive rehabilitation programs.

How much does in-home neuropsychology cost in Bendigo?

In-home neuropsychology in Bendigo typically costs $252.99/hour NDIS price limit; a full neuropsychological assessment of 4-8 hours costs roughly $1,010-$2,020 per session. The total cost of a comprehensive assessment including testing sessions, report preparation, and feedback will be higher. NDIS participants should refer to the current NDIS Pricing Schedule for Capacity Building supports.

Can the NDIS fund a neuropsychological assessment?

Yes. Neuropsychological assessment is commonly funded under NDIS Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living, particularly where the assessment is needed to support an access request, plan review, or functional capacity determination. If assessment is not in your current plan, your GP or specialist can write a letter supporting its inclusion.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a neuropsychologist?

A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who has completed specialist postgraduate training in brain-behaviour relationships and holds an endorsement in neuropsychology through the Psychology Board of Australia. This endorsement qualifies them to conduct neuropsychological assessments and interpret cognitive test data. Not all registered psychologists hold this qualification.

Is an in-home assessment as valid as a clinic-based assessment?

In many cases, an in-home assessment produces more valid findings because it removes the confounding effects of an unfamiliar clinical environment, travel stress, and anxiety. For people with fatigue, mobility difficulties, or dementia, the home environment allows the neuropsychologist to directly observe real-world functional performance.

Will I receive a written report after my assessment?

Yes. A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment includes a detailed written report covering your cognitive profile, clinical interpretation, and specific recommendations. Reports are tailored to the intended audience, whether that is your GP, NDIS planner, neurologist, or legal representative. Confirm report inclusions and turnaround time with your provider before booking.

Can neuropsychology support dementia diagnosis in Bendigo?

Yes. Neuropsychological assessment plays a key role in the differential diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. In-home assessment is particularly useful for older adults who find clinic attendance difficult. The assessment profile assists geriatricians and neurologists in determining diagnosis and is also useful for care planning and family education.

How long does a full neuropsychological assessment take?

A comprehensive assessment typically requires between three and six hours of face-to-face testing, which can be spread across multiple home visits if fatigue is a concern. Report preparation takes additional time, often one to two weeks after the final testing session. Your neuropsychologist will outline the expected process and timeline at the initial consultation.

Care services available in Bendigo

How many providers cover each type of support in Bendigo.

How Much Does In-Home Neuropsychology Cost in Bendigo?

Neuropsychology rates in Bendigo typically range from $252.99/hour NDIS price limit; a full neuropsychological assessment of 4-8 hours costs roughly $1,010-$2,020 per session. The exact cost depends on the scope of assessment, the number of sessions required, whether a detailed written report is included, and the specific funding pathway. Comprehensive assessments including testing and a written report generally cost more than a single consultation.

For NDIS participants, neuropsychological assessment is typically funded under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living. The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits set the maximum rate for registered providers. Self-managed and plan-managed participants may have more flexibility in provider choice and negotiated rates.

Home Care Package holders may fund cognitive assessment and dementia-related neuropsychology through their package budget, subject to the package coordinator confirming it aligns with care goals. DVA-funded clients should check eligibility with DVA before engaging a provider.

Time Indicative rate
Initial consultation and history $250 - $350/session
Neuropsychological testing (per session) $300 - $500/session
NDIS functional capacity assessment $350 - $500/session
Comprehensive written report $400 - $600 (additional)
Feedback session $200 - $300/session
Dementia assessment $350 - $500/session
Capacity/consent assessment with report $450 - $700

Rates are indicative and vary by provider and assessment complexity. NDIS participants should refer to the current NDIS Pricing Schedule. Travel charges may apply for visits outside a provider's standard service area. Some assessments require multiple sessions.

Sources: NDIS pricing schedule 2026-27 · Support at Home pricing and advised prices 2026-27

What does neuropsychology cost? Full pricing and funding guide

How to Pay for In-Home Neuropsychology in Bendigo

Several funding pathways cover neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation in Bendigo. Most people access services through the NDIS or Home Care Packages, though private payment is straightforward for those who prefer it or need a report for legal or medicolegal purposes.

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme): Neuropsychological assessment is most commonly funded under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living. This applies where the assessment supports an NDIS access request, a plan review, or a functional capacity determination. If assessment is not currently in your plan, your GP or treating specialist can write a letter supporting its inclusion. Providers registered with the NDIS under health supports can assist with this process.

Home Care Packages (HCP): Cognitive assessment and dementia-related neuropsychology services may be funded through a Level 1 to 4 Home Care Package. Your package coordinator can confirm whether neuropsychology aligns with your care plan goals and help arrange the service. Higher package levels allow for more comprehensive assessment and follow-up.

Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA): Veterans with eligible DVA entitlements may access neuropsychological assessment through DVA-funded rehabilitation or mental health programs. A referral from a treating GP or specialist is generally required. Contact DVA or your treating team to confirm eligibility before booking.

Private payment: Clients can engage a neuropsychologist privately without a referral or funding approval. This is common for medicolegal assessments, capacity assessments, and situations where a detailed independent report is needed quickly. Private clients pay at the provider's standard rate and receive a full clinical report.

What to Expect from In-Home Neuropsychology in Bendigo

In-home neuropsychological assessment begins with an intake consultation where the neuropsychologist reviews your referral information, medical history, and the specific questions the assessment needs to answer. This may be conducted by phone before the home visit, or at the start of the first session.

During testing sessions, the neuropsychologist administers a battery of standardised tests assessing areas such as memory, attention, concentration, processing speed, executive function, language, and visuospatial abilities. The exact tests used depend on the referral question and your clinical presentation. Sessions are conducted in a quiet area of your home, usually at a table. Testing is adapted to account for physical limitations such as motor difficulties or vision impairment.

After testing is complete, the neuropsychologist scores and interprets the results and prepares a detailed written report. The report includes your cognitive profile, a clinical interpretation, and specific recommendations for rehabilitation, care planning, NDIS supports, or medical management. A feedback session is usually offered to explain the findings in plain language.

For rehabilitation referrals, the neuropsychologist will develop a structured program targeting cognitive domains where improvement is possible, such as attention, memory strategies, and executive function skills. Rehabilitation sessions are conducted in your home and involve practical exercises and strategy training relevant to your daily activities.

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

Neuropsychology at a glance

Funding
NDIS Capacity Building, Support at Home, DVA, Private
Availability
Weekdays, some weekend availability
Wait time
Confirm current availability and a start date directly with the provider
Cost
$252.99/hour NDIS price limit; a full neuropsychological assessment of 4-8 hours costs roughly $1,010-$2,020
Hours
By appointment
Median enquiry acceptance
7 minutes

Based on 37 actual requests from participants and families in Bendigo on Carevo.

    Cleaning 7 requests · 162 providers
    Therapy 7 requests · 114 providers
    Support coordination 7 requests · 156 providers
    Gardening 6 requests · 85 providers
    Personal care 5 requests · 165 providers
    Equipment hire 5 requests · 61 providers

Real care requests submitted by people in Bendigo through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.

Care demand in Bendigo

In the last 90 days, participants, families and coordinators in Bendigo made 25 care requests through Carevo, and 30% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 46% NDIS, 41% Home Care Package or aged care, and 13% privately funded.

Based on real requests submitted to Carevo. Updated each build.

Victoria Regulations & Compliance

In Victoria, NDIS providers may be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and registered providers comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Registration is mandatory only for specified supports and circumstances, such as specialist disability accommodation, plan management, and supports involving regulated restrictive practices. Self-managed and plan-managed participants may generally choose registered or unregistered providers; NDIA-managed participants must use registered providers. Aged care providers operate under the Aged Care Quality Standards. Victoria also maintains its own Disability Worker Registration Scheme, requiring disability workers to meet additional state-level standards. Registered providers are audited by the NDIS Commission.

NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission

Phone: 1800 035 544

Website: ndiscommission.gov.au

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission

Phone: 1800 951 822

Website: agedcarequality.gov.au

About Bendigo

Bendigo sits within the Greater Bendigo (City) council area, home to around 5,512 residents. Connecting with a neuropsychology provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.

Population 65+

8,812 (21.1%)

State avg 18.6%

Need help with daily activities

3,318 (7.9%)

State avg 6.1%

Median personal income

$743/wk

Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)

Nearest hospital

Bendigo Hospital

Public transport

V/Line trains to Melbourne

Pharmacies

Chemist Warehouse Marketplace • Priceline Pharmacy Bendigo

Community support

Bendigo Senior Citizens • Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services

Gold rush heritage city. Strong arts and culture scene. Growing retirement destination.

Some hilly terrain. CBD is accessible. New Bendigo Hospital is fully accessible.

Postcode: 3550
Data: ABS Census 2021

The response time above is based on 104 requests of all types in Bendigo. We do not yet have enough home neuropsychology requests in Bendigo to report how many providers respond to a typical request here. How we calculate our numbers

How we rank providers

Rankings in Bendigo use directory relevance and observable activity on Carevo: service match, distance, register-sourced status fields, whether an enquiry can reach the provider, and recent response and connection activity. Rankings are recalculated daily. They do not assess care quality or recommend a provider.

  • How this list is built. Providers shown here list Psychologist among their professions, or offer psychology and allied health. Generalist providers who only mention this service in passing are excluded, so the list reflects genuine, demonstrated capability.
  • Activity on Carevo. We measure recent actions such as connecting on an enquiry, opening its contact details, responding, and an inquirer reporting whether a connection helped. These are platform activity signals, not an assessment of the support delivered.
  • Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
  • Register-sourced status. NDIS registration fields come from the NDIS Commission provider register. Aged care approval fields come from the My Aged Care register. These statuses are ranking inputs, not Carevo endorsements, and you should confirm the current register entry before choosing a provider.
  • Carevo enquiries. Providers who have paused requests from us are moved down among providers with the same relevance. They stay visible and are marked as not receiving Carevo enquiries.
  • Recent activity. Providers active on Carevo recently (a connection, a login, or a profile update) get a small boost, the same signal shown as "Active this week" on their card. It is deliberately small: stronger relevance and condition evidence outweigh a recent login.
  • Local presence. Providers confirmed in Bendigo rank above those covering only the broader region.

What the enquiries status means

It answers one question: would a request sent through Carevo today actually reach them? It is not a rating, it is not about the provider's books, and it is not a statement about their capacity, their waiting list, or the quality of their care.

Receiving
At least one contact on their account is set up to receive new requests from us, and someone has signed in recently enough for us to say a person is there.
Not receiving
Every contact on the account has unsubscribed or paused, so we have no way to pass an enquiry on.
No status shown
We cannot tell either way, so we say nothing rather than label the provider. The account is set to receive enquiries, but nobody has signed in recently, or there are no contact details on file. It is not a negative mark, and most listings sit here.

A provider who is not receiving our enquiries may well be taking new clients directly. Providers set this themselves and can turn it back on at any time from their Carevo account or from any email we send them. Providers not receiving our enquiries are moved down the list and never hidden. It is refreshed daily, so a provider who resumes, or signs in, reappears within a day.

What the Carevo activity rating means

The Strong activity rating describes how a provider behaves on Carevo, not the care they deliver.

Where it starts
Every provider starts at a baseline of 50.
What moves it
Enquiries from the last 90 days. The strongest positive is a care seeker naming that provider as the one who helped them. The clearest negative is connecting on an enquiry and never opening the contact details.
How it is kept honest
Recalculated daily from scratch, shown only above the baseline and only with at least two scored signals, and removed automatically when either stops being true. It cannot be purchased.

It is not an endorsement, a recommendation, or an assessment of care quality, and we do not screen providers for complaints. Complaints are handled by the NDIS Commission and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. See the full activity rating methodology.

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