General Information

Quirky Kid and Grand Pacific Health are proud to bring gold-standard Autism, ADHD, and Cognitive assessments directly to regional NSW and the ACT.

This partnership eliminates the need for long-distance travel, ensuring families in Goulburn, Moruya, Batemans Bay, and Canberra have local access to specialist diagnostic care.

Book online or call us on 02 9362 -9297.

Referrals and Billing Preferences

Anyone can refer a child, including parents, carers, and educators—and no GP or medical referral is required to book. ****

Fees apply to these services; see the fee schedule below. Families utilising self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funds may be able to access some of these assessments, provided they relate to their child's functional needs.

Book online or call us on 02 9362 -9297.

Locations and Dedicated Contacts

We have established four regional hubs to serve the community.

We’ve run various assessment rounds over the year. There are a limited number of places for each round, and we expect demand to be high, so book early.

| Location | Address | Assessment Round Dates | Book Online | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Canberra | 243 Northbourne Avenue Lyneham, Canberra | Round 1: Completed Round 2: Completed Round 3 Friday 7th August Round 4 Friday 9th October | Book Now | | Goulburn | 13-17 Verner Street, Goulburn, 2580, NSW | Round 2: Completed Round 3 Monday 10 August Round 4 Monday 12 October | Book Now | | Moruya | ****Unit 8/73 Vulcan St Moruya NSW 2537 | Round 2: Completed Round 3 Thursday 27th August Round 4 Thursday 29 October | Book Now | | Batemans Bay | Level 1, Unit 14, 9 Orient Street, Batemans Bay NSW 2536 Yuin Country | Round 2: Completed Round 3 Friday 28 August Round 4 Friday 30 October | Book Now |

Costs and How to Book

The cost for Step 1 is $736, which covers the two online sessions. The cost of the assessments is in addition and as follows.

Test Type Cost
Cognitive Assessment (IQ) $1,848
ADHD Assessment * $1,143
Auti Assessment* $1,848
Functional Assessment $1,143
Learning Assessments* $1,848

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Book online at https://www.childpsychologist.com.au/book-now.

Important Assessment Rules

Most diagnostic pathways require a baseline Cognitive (IQ) assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can refer a child to this service? Anyone can refer. We accept self-referrals from parents and caregivers, as well as referrals from educators, GPs, or Paediatricians. You do not need a medical referral to book an appointment.

Is this a free service? No, this is a private, paid service. We aim to provide high-quality specialist care directly to regional areas to reduce travel costs and wait times, but private fees apply for all consultations and assessments.

Can I use my NDIS funding? Yes, if your NDIS plan is self-managed or plan-managed, you may be able to use your funding for these assessments, provided they relate to the child's functional goals and disability requirements.


The Assessment Process

What is the "Two-Step Process"? To ensure clinical best practice, we split the journey into two parts:

Why does my child need a Cognitive (IQ) Assessment for ADHD or Learning? A Cognitive Assessment is a baseline requirement. It allows our clinicians to understand a child's unique processing profile and rule out other factors that might look like ADHD or a learning disorder, ensuring the final diagnosis is accurate.

Is there a minimum age for assessments? Yes. For ADHD and most neurodiversity assessments, children must be at least 6 years old.

Resources

https://www.childpsychologist.com.au/for-parents/assessments

https://help.quirkykid.com.au/article/25-schedule-of-fees