No, you do not require a referral to see one of our clinicians.  If you would like to claim a rebate through Medicare, you will need a referral such as a Better Access Mental Health Care Plan, Chronic Disease Management Plan, Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder Plan or M10 Plan from your GP, paediatrician, psychiatrist - our lovely administrative team discuss with you which pathway may apply to you depending on your needs.

Our clinicians primarily work with children, adolescents and young people, though some services extend to adults.  If you're unsure whether we're the right fit for your situation, please call us on (07) 3843 5739 and we can assist you in determining if we are in the best position to assist you at this time.

Call us on (07) 3843 5739 or get in touch through our contact us page. Our team will ask a few questions about your needs so we can match you with the right clinician.

Your first session is about getting to know you or your child, understanding your goals and history, and starting to build a plan together. There's no pressure - your clinician will guide the pace and let you know what to expect from there.  Sometimes they may suggest further assessment, other times ongoing support and other times they may recommend you seek help from another clinician within our team or another service altogether.  We are happy to help with referring you on to others who might be able to assist you better should this be indicated.

Our psychologists conduct assessments for autism, ADHD and learning difficulties, tailored to the individual's age and needs. Assessments typically involve several sessions of testing, observation and information-gathering, followed by a feedback session.  Reports are available should you wish to have a written record of the assessment results and recommendations.

Our speech and language pathologists support children with speech sound difficulties, language delays and social communication, among other areas.  Sessions are play-based and tailored to each child's goals.

Yes. Our occupational therapists help children and young people build the skills they need for everyday life - from fine motor and self-care skills to emotional regulation and participation at school.

Yes, we offer support services to parents, carers and families as well as the young people we see.  We see the importance of assisting the child as a whole and often work with others in our multidisciplinary team should this be appropriate.

We run a variety of neuroaffirming group programs throughout the year, including social and creative groups for autistic young people (such as our Art & Craft Club and Lego Group) and programs focused on self-esteem and emotional skills for tweens and teens.

Availability changes each term. Call us on (07) 3843 5739 or reach out via our contact us page and we'll let you know which programs are currently running or coming up and have availability.cription

Are you a registered NDIS provider? No we are not NDIA registered.  We do however accept NDIS plan-managed and self-managed clients.  Since we are not NDIA registered we are unable to accept NDIS agency-managed clients.

If you are using NDIS funding and are plan-managed, we will need a copy of your NDIS plan and your plan manager's details before your first session so we can invoice your plan manager at the conclusion of each session.

Possibly, depending on the clinician you see and your individual circumstances.  Options include a Better Access Mental Health Care Plan (up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions per year), a Chronic Disease Management Plan (up to 5 sessions), an M10 Plan for eligible speech and language conditions, or a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder referral from a paediatrician. Our admininstation team can help you work out which type of rebate may apply to you.

Many private health funds offer rebates on speech pathology, occupational therapy and psychology sessions. We recommend checking your level of cover directly with your private health fund.

Payment is due at the end of each session and can be made by EFTPOS, HICAPS or credit card. For telehealth or off-site visits (such as school visits, stakeholder meetings, online sessions), payment is taken via card details securely held on file.

We ask for at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your session. Appointments cancelled with less notice will be charged the full session fee.

We have two clinics based in Mt Gravatt East and Bulimba, on Turrbal and Yuggera Country. Alongside in-clinic appointments, we offer telehealth sessions via Cliniko or Zoom, and may be able to attend off-site appointments such as school visits and home visits where appropriate.

Call (07) 3843 5739, email info@brighterfuturesclinic.com.au, or use our contact us page - our team is happy to help.