Neurodevelopmental or behavioural disorders service directory

Description

• Early Intervention services for mental, social and physical health of mothers and their families
• See website for referral process

Locations:

• Campbelltown
• Liverpool

Description

• Assess issues like behaviour problems, emotional problems, trauma, anxiety and depression.
• 0-12 years (still attending primary school)
• Referral via phone 02 8788 4200

Locations:

• Bankstown
• Camden
• Campbelltown
• Fairfield
• Liverpool
• Wollondilly
• Wingecarribee

Website

Description

Intensive, long-term, early intervention support for children, young people and their families which may include:

• assessment and identification of needs;
• practical assistance and home-based support;
• linking with other relevant services and targeted therapeutic groups, 
• short-term immediate assistance for families which may include assessment of needs, information or referrals, and limited support.

Community outreach, mental health education and community development activities which may include:

• organisation of and participation in community events and
• general group work in the community

Referral via phone.

Locations:

• Australia-wide. Visit FMHSS service directory

Description

• The Karitane kid’s behaviour clinic works with families with children 3–6 years of age with behaviour challenges

Location:

• Carramar

Visit Karitine website for referral process

Description

• Provides developmental assessment of children and adolescents with suspected developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, and behavioural issues. Assessment only and not long-term management.
• Preschool and school aged children

Visit SWSLHD website for referral process

Locations: Community Health Centres and at Campbelltown Hospital and covers

• Bankstown
• Camden
• Campbelltown
• Fairfield
• Liverpool
• Wollondilly
• Wingecarribee

Description

• Cost involved – see website for more information
• Face to face or telehealth autism and cognitive assessments available for children, adolescents and adults
• NDIS plans can be used
• Contact: 1800 277 328

Description

• Support for children with a developmental delay or disability
• Do not complete assessments
• Under 7 years of age

Description

• Early intervention services for children undergoing diagnosis/assessment or treatment for autism or any other pervasive developmental disorder
• Speak to GP for bulk billed/low cost options

Website

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Service which can provide support and information including assessments, diagnosis and treatment
• For children and adults

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Australia wide telehealth psychiatry service which can offer assessments and support with mental health
• Able to also provide support with ADHD and Autism
• Ages from children to adults
• Contact 0438 643 217 for more information and referral process

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Therapy for adults, children and families
• Group ADHD programs for adults
• Psychometric assessment of cognitive function

Locations:

• Macquarie University or Telehealth options available

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Psychological treatment for children (aged 6 and above), adolescents and adults
• Can offer psychological testing (intelligence, memory and learning)
• Please see website for more information and for referral process

Locations:

• Western Sydney University

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Individual therapy, group therapy and psychometric assessment and reports
• Support for children, adolescents and adults
• Please see website for more information, about location and referral process or contact ACAP on 02 8236 8070

Description

• Evidence-based iCBT
• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Online CBT support for ages 12 years +
• Offers courses, tools and resources (free and low- cost courses), speak to GP or clinician about getting a course for free
• COVID-19 coping tools
• See website for more information or contact 02 8382 1437

Description

• The clinic offers assessments and treatments free of charge as part of innovative research into child and family mental health
• See website for more information or phone 02 9114 4326 email

Location

Camperdown

Description

• Fee-for-service clinic and accepts referrals for children ages 7 and under with disruptive behaviour problems
• See website for more information or contact 02 9385 0376

• Speak to your GP about a referral to a Paediatrician who can bulk bill or are low cost. Website
• Speak to your school counsellor regarding any required support. Website
• ACU Counselling and Intervention Services. Website
• Parent Line for information – 1300 1300 52. Website
• Autism Advisory Support Service hotline (therapy, carers support and NDIS) – 02 9601 2844. Website
• Reimagine – support children with disability and/or developmental delay and their families 02 9873 2593. Website
• Learning Links – Assessments, therapy and programs to assist children and youth who are experiencing learning difficulties including those who experience behavioural issues and have been diagnosed with conditions such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Website
• UTS Psychology Clinic cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults (UTS). Website
• Westmead Children’s Hospital child development services – Multidisciplinary care to children with complex developmental problems. Website
• ADHD Support Australia Online resource which has information on psychological support, doctors and paediatricians, education and learning and other resources to choose from (please see website for more information). Website
• Westmead Specialists Developmental and Behavioural Support provide assessments. Website

Description

• Support for mental health, drug and alcohol, behaviour issues, victims of crime, sexual health, parenting and more
• For youth from 12- 24 years who live, work or study within SWSLHD boundaries
• Please see website for referral information

Locations:

• Bankstown

Description

• Support for mental health, drugs, tobacco and alcohol, sexual and reproductive health, self-harm and injury, nutrition and physical activity, oral health, chronic illness and disability
• Young people aged 12-24 years who are living, working and/or studying in South Western Sydney
• Please see website for referral information

Locations:

• Carramar

Description

• Australia-wide telehealth psychiatry service which can offer assessments and support with mental health
• Able to also provide support with ADHD and Autism
• Ages from children to adults
• Contact 0438 643 217 for more information and for referral process

Website

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Therapy for adults, children and families, group ADHD programs for adults and psychometric assessment of cognitive function

Locations:

• Macquarie University or Telehealth options

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Psychological treatment for children (aged 6 and above), adolescents and adults
• Can offer psychological testing (intelligence, memory and learning)

Locations:

• Western Sydney University

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Individual therapy, group therapy and psychometric assessment and reports
• Support for children, adolescents and adults
• Please see website for more information, about location and referral process or contact ACAP on 02 8236 8070

Description

• Evidence-based iCBT
• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Online CBT support for ages 12 years+
• Offers courses, tools and resources (free and low- cost courses), speak to GP or clinician about getting a course for free
• COVID-19 coping tools
• See website for more information or contact 02 8382 1437

• Connecting Minds – Mental Health Clinic for psychology, psychiatry and neuro-psychometric assessments. For children and adults, see website for more information. Website
• ADHD Support Australia: information on psychological support, doctors and paediatricians, education and learning, and other resources. Website
• ACU Counselling and Intervention Services. Website

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Therapy for adults, children and families
• Group ADHD programs for adults
• Psychometric assessment of cognitive function

Locations:

• Macquarie University or telehealth options

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Psychological treatment for children (aged 6 and above), adolescents and adults
• Can offer psychological testing (intelligence, memory and learning)
• Please see website for more information and for referral process

Locations:

• Western Sydney University

Description

• Cost involved (See website for more information)
• ADHD and autism assessments for adults
• Therapy for children and adults
• Please see website for more information and for the referral process

Locations:

• Kogarah

Description

• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Individual therapy, group therapy and psychometric assessment and reports
• Support for children, adolescents and adults
• Please see website for more information, about location and referral process or contact ACAP on 02 8236 8070

Description

• Evidence-based iCBT
• Cost involved. See website for more information
• Online CBT support for ages 12 years +
• Offers courses, tools and resources (free and low- cost courses), speak to GP or clinician about getting a course for free
• COVID-19 coping tools
• See website for more information or contact 02 8382 1437