
Meet the Team: Alysha Kramer
Who am I? Name: Alysha Kramer Job Title: Provisional psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Music (Performance), Certificate IV…

Who am I? Name: Alysha Kramer Job Title: Provisional psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Music (Performance), Certificate IV…

Who am I? Name: Courtney Reinheimer Job Title: Psychologist/ Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar Qualifications: Graduate…

Who am I? Name: Nicole Wigney Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Science; Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology; Master of…

Name: Vicky Marinis Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Master of…

Who am I? Name: Jessica Arnup Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Master of Educational Psychology, Postgraduate Diploma of Education…

Who is John? Name: John Maguire Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Psychology…

Who is Liz? Name: Liz Kennedy Job Title: Psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours); Master of Educational and…

Sam’s Favourite Things! Book: The Power of One, by Bryce Courtenay Movie: Jojo Rabbit Quote: “I am the master of my fate, I am the…

Erin Hume is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with ample experience within the school system. Erin’s choice to become an…

Time again now to meet one of the newer members of the Raise the Bar team! Andrea Sadusky joined Raise in early 2019 with an impressive…

Many parents of neurodivergent children find themselves choosing between an ADHD assessment, an autism assessment, and a learning assessment, unsure which to book first. This article explains why a combined, holistic evaluation often gives clearer answers, what the process involves, and how it helps identify your child’s unique neurotype so the right supports can follow.

Receiving a neurodevelopmental assessment report is just the beginning. Many families leave the feedback session with more questions than answers. Post-assessment support from Raise the Bar Psychology is designed to help parents, children, and school staff navigate the weeks and months that follow a diagnosis.

Received an autism diagnosis and not sure what to do next? This guide walks through the early signs to watch for, what you can do before a formal assessment, how to set up a supportive home and school environment, and how to access NDIS funding and professional support in Moonee Ponds, Heatherton, Clyde North and Sale.

An assessment can provide valuable clarity. For many families, it brings long-awaited answers about how a child learns, thinks, and experiences the world. Yet the assessment itself is only the beginning. Once results are understood, the focus shifts towards practical support. Educational and developmental psychologists help translate complex findings into practical strategies for use at

Many adults associate ADHD with childhood, not realising it can explain years of restlessness, focus difficulties, and feeling overwhelmed. In Melbourne, more individuals are recognising that their long-standing challenges have a name and a path forward. A late ADHD diagnosis can bring mixed emotions—relief in understanding past patterns, but also questions about how life might

Every child develops at their own pace, but some differences become noticeable early, like speech delays, motor delays or challenges with social interaction. Recognising these signs early offers children a significant advantage. Timely support builds essential skills during critical periods of brain development, helping to mitigate challenges before they escalate. Early identification also reassures families,