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Who am I? Name: Alysha Kramer Job Title: Provisional psychologist Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Music (Performance), Certificate IV…
Welcome to our Physiotherapy Blog Archive! Here, you’ll find a collection of insightful articles covering a wide range of topics related to physiotherapy.

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…

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,

Assessments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Melbourne share a common goal—to provide a comprehensive, holistic understanding of an individual’s neurotype—but they differ in their primary focus and the specific diagnostic tools used. The distinction is crucial because while both conditions frequently co-occur (often referred to as AuDHD) and share overlapping

Every parent notices when their child struggles with handwriting. Letters that drift off the lines, words that seem rushed or uneven—it’s easy to assume they just need more practice. But sometimes the issue runs deeper than messy writing. Dysgraphia is a learning difficulty that affects the ability to write clearly and consistently. It can make