Raise the Bar Clinic

Raise the Bar Clinic Assessment and support for developmental and learning differences in children, adolescents and adults.

We are a private educational and developmental psychology clinic with extensive experience and expertise in educational and neurodevelopmental assessment with children, adolescents and adults. Our clinic has been specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals experiencing learning difficulties. We respect and value neurodiversity and believe that best outcomes are achieved when the environ

ment understands and accommodates individual strengths and challenges. This is why our approach is to work collaboratively with individuals, families, schools, tertiary institutions and workplaces in order to recommend targeted strategies and practical accommodations and support. We see clients for:
*Cognitive and educational assessments
*Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disorder assessments
*Preschool, child, adolescent and adult assessments to explore learning concerns
*Executive functioning difficulties
*Parenting, school and workplace support
*Assessment to determine school and workplace special provisions and adjustments

🎉 Exciting news at Raise the Bar Clinic! We are expanding into a multidisciplinary clinic and hiring!We are officially l...
13/08/2026

🎉 Exciting news at Raise the Bar Clinic! We are expanding into a multidisciplinary clinic and hiring!

We are officially looking for passionate Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to join our growing team! 💙

If you’re looking for a supportive, collaborative environment where you can deliver high-quality, holistic care and truly thrive as a practitioner, we’d love to connect with you.

👉 Ready to join our team? Apply today or learn more here: https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/about/jointheteam/

Know an amazing SP or OT who would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments below or share this post! 👇

Did you know an assessment for your teen can uncover far more than a diagnosis? 🧠A comprehensive assessment looks at how...
12/08/2026

Did you know an assessment for your teen can uncover far more than a diagnosis? 🧠

A comprehensive assessment looks at how your teenager thinks, learns, manages emotions, and copes with school and friendships, not just one behaviour in isolation. It combines standardised testing, a direct conversation with your teen, and input from the people who know them best.

From autism and ADHD to learning and exam special provisions, there's a wide range of assessments for adolescents, each designed to answer different questions about your teen's unique profile.

Curious what the process actually looks like, and which signs are worth paying attention to? Our latest article breaks down the types of assessments available and what to expect at each step.

📖 Read the full article on our blog.
https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/assessments-for-adolescents/

We are heading to the National Education Summit in Melbourne! 📍✨As Victoria’s largest K-12 curriculum-focused education ...
12/08/2026

We are heading to the National Education Summit in Melbourne! 📍✨

As Victoria’s largest K-12 curriculum-focused education event, it’s an incredible opportunity to connect with educators, learn about the latest in teaching and learning, and showcase how Raise the Bar Psychology supports schools, educators, and students.

Come drop by and say hello to the team!

🗓 When: Thursday 3 – Friday 4 September 2026

📍 Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

🎟 Entry: Free entry!

Register now to secure your spot: nationaleducationsummit.com.au

We can't wait to see you there! 👋

🚨 THIS FRIDAY: Our first Term 3 webinar kicks off with Dyslexia! 📖Receiving a diagnosis for your child brings answers—an...
11/08/2026

🚨 THIS FRIDAY: Our first Term 3 webinar kicks off with Dyslexia! 📖

Receiving a diagnosis for your child brings answers—and often a lot of new questions. To make it as easy as possible for busy parents, Raise the Bar Clinic’s popular "Now What?" Group Information Series is back for Term 3 as a convenient lunchtime webinar series!

Join us this Friday (14/08) from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for our brand-new session on Dyslexia, then stick with us through Term 3 as we explore even more highly requested topics.

🗓️ Term 3 Lunchtime Schedule (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM):
📖 Dyslexia: THIS FRIDAY 14/08 👈 Register now to save your spot!
♾️ Autism: Thu 20/08
⚡ ADHD: Thu 03/09
✏️ Dysgraphia: Fri 11/09
🧠 AuDHD: Tue 15/09

💡 What You’ll Learn Over Your Lunch Hour:
• How to share the diagnosis with others
• Practical strategies to implement at home and school
• Effective ways to advocate for your child at school
• Navigating funding & understanding disability law

🎟️ Cost:
• RTB Current/Past Clients: FREE
• General Public: $45 (100% of proceeds donated to great causes like the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, ADHD Australia, & Amaze!)

📲 Don't wait—register today by scanning the QR code or visiting https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/assessment-packages-2026/

Term 3 is a good time to take stock of how your child is travelling with reading and spelling, as the demands of the sch...
10/08/2026

Term 3 is a good time to take stock of how your child is travelling with reading and spelling, as the demands of the school year build toward the end of the year.

Some of the signs that suggest a closer look is warranted are more subtle than you might expect. Swipe through to see what educational psychologists look for.

If anything in this list sounds familiar, our team is available to chat. https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/enquire-online/

Counselling Availability: Support with Psychologist Saffiah Zambri 🧠 ✨We’re pleased to share that Saffiah Zambri has ope...
10/08/2026

Counselling Availability: Support with Psychologist Saffiah Zambri 🧠 ✨

We’re pleased to share that Saffiah Zambri has opene up additional availability for counselling and therapeutic support at Raise the Bar Clinic!

Saffiah works with parents and preschool to primary school-aged children, bringing a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach to support:
🔹 Anxiety & emotional regulation
🔹 Behavioural & social-emotional challenges
🔹 School & learning difficulties
🔹 Parenting support & family guidance

Using evidence-based therapies (CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and play-based tools), Saffiah creates a safe, engaging space to help young minds thrive.

💳 Funding Options: Medicare rebates (with a valid MHCP or CDM plan) & NDIS funding available for Self-Managed and Plan-Managed participants.

Spots are limited—complete the online booking for to enquire or secure an intake!
🔗https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/book-online/

Is your child's teacher raising concerns you don't quite know what to do with? 😕It's a familiar spot for so many parents...
06/08/2026

Is your child's teacher raising concerns you don't quite know what to do with? 😕

It's a familiar spot for so many parents. Maybe it's reading that isn't clicking, friendships that feel harder than they should, or big reactions to small changes. You want answers, but you're not sure whether it's "wait and see" or time for something more.

At Raise the Bar Clinic, we offer a full range of assessments for children, including autism, ADHD, learning, and developmental assessments, each tailored to your family's specific questions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Whether you're in Heatherton, Clyde North, Moonee Ponds, or Sale, our team is here to help you make sense of what you're seeing and find the right next step.

🔎 Learn more about our assessment services (https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/assessments/)

Most parents have a gut sense when something feels off with their child's reading. Knowing when to act on that feeling i...
05/08/2026

Most parents have a gut sense when something feels off with their child's reading. Knowing when to act on that feeling is trickier.

Reading development varies naturally in early primary school. Some children decode quickly; others take a bit longer. What tends to stand out as a concern is persistent difficulty beyond the point most children have consolidated the skill. Struggling to decode unfamiliar words in Year 2, spelling that doesn't improve with practice, strong avoidance of reading tasks, these are patterns worth paying attention to.

A learning assessment can identify whether there's a processing difference beneath the surface, and what kind of support would genuinely help. If you've been watching and wondering, reaching out is a reasonable next step.

Book an enquiry: https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/enquire-online/

Did you know that Year 12 VTAC SEAS applications aren’t just for physical illnesses? 🎓✨If your young person has a diagno...
05/08/2026

Did you know that Year 12 VTAC SEAS applications aren’t just for physical illnesses? 🎓✨

If your young person has a diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, a Specific Learning Disorder (like Dyslexia), anxiety, or chronic executive dysfunction, they may be eligible for adjustments under VTAC SEAS Category 3 (Disability or Medical Condition).

SEAS isn't a "handout"—it’s an equity bridge. It recognises the extra cognitive energy, processing time, and effort neurodivergent students exert every day in standard school environments. 🧠💙

3 Quick Steps to Apply:
1️⃣ Log into the VTAC Portal and head to SEAS Category 3.
2️⃣ Draft an Impact Statement describing how study, focus, or attendance was affected.
3️⃣ Request a Health Practitioner Statement from your Raise the Bar clinician early!

⚠️ Don't wait until the last week—practitioners need time to complete thorough statements.

👉 Start the Process Online: Complete our quick Online Enquiry / Booking Form and a member of our friendly admin team will be in touch to help you secure a spot.
🔗https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/book-online/

Phonological awareness is one of those terms that sounds more technical than it needs to be. Put simply, it's a child's ...
03/08/2026

Phonological awareness is one of those terms that sounds more technical than it needs to be. Put simply, it's a child's ability to hear, identify, and work with the sounds in spoken language. Recognising that 'cat' and 'bat' rhyme, separating a word into its individual sounds, clapping out syllables, these are all phonological awareness skills.

This matters because phonological awareness is one of the strongest predictors of how well a child will learn to read and spell. When it's underdeveloped, it often shows up as persistent difficulty decoding unfamiliar words, even after significant practice.

If your child is putting in the effort but reading and spelling aren't improving as expected, this is worth understanding properly. Our learning assessments can identify where the difficulty is actually coming from.

Find out more: https://raisethebarclinic.com.au/developmental-assessment/

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