Meet the Team: Dr. Shane Costello
Dr. Shane Costello is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with an incredible background of experience and knowledge. In his…
30 May 2019
Category: Meet the Team
Meet the Team: Nindy Brouwers
Since joining the Raise the Bar team at the start of 2018, Nindy has been a fabulous fixture at our Moorabbin clinic. With the unique…
8 May 2019
Meet the Team: Hayley Anthony
Hayley Anthony is one of the original team members of Raise the Bar Clinic. She has been with us from day one so it seems about time…
28 February 2019
Meet the Team: Emily Bull
For our latest installment of Meet the Team, it’s time to introduce team member Emily Bull. Emily has been with Raise the Bar since…
14 February 2019
Meet the Team: Alex Graham
Alex Graham has been part of the Raise the Bar team since March 2017, so her 1 year anniversary seems like as good a time as any to give…
10 November 2018
Meet The Team: Lisa Burdett
Lisa Burdett is many things – wife, mother, daughter, friend, and she was also the first psychologist to come on board with Raise the Bar…
8 November 2018
Meet The Team: Dr. Kate Jacobs
Dr. Kate Jacobs is the Director and Principal Educational Psychologist at Raise the Bar Clinic. With a Bachelor of Arts, a…
8 November 2018
Educational Services
Preparing Your Child for the Transition to High School: A Parent’s Guide
Starting high school is a bigger shift for some students than others, especially where executive functioning, sensory needs or social anxiety are part of the picture. This guide walks parents of Year 6 students through building independence, communicating with the new school and easing anxiety well before Term 1 of Year 7 begins.
Dr Kate Jacobs
1 October 2026
Educational Services
Understanding the Connection Between Phonological Awareness, Reading and Spelling Skills
Why can a child read a familiar book fluently but freeze on a new three-letter word, or spell the same word three different ways on one page? This article explains how phonological awareness connects to reading and spelling, the early signs parents notice first, whether the behaviour is normal, and the practical steps to take before booking a formal cognitive or dyslexia assessment in Moonee Ponds.
Dr Kate Jacobs
4 September 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Adults: Why So Many People Get Answers Later in Life
Wondering whether an assessment could help you as an adult? This guide from our Melbourne psychologists covers why adults seek assessment, and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
26 August 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Adolescents: What Changes in the Teenage Years
Wondering whether your teenager needs an assessment? This guide from our Melbourne psychologists covers the signs of teen ADHD and autism, and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
12 August 2026
Assessment
Assessments for Children: Signs, Types, and What to Expect
Wondering whether your child needs an assessment? This guide from our Melbourne educational assessment psychologists covers the signs to look for and what the process involves.
Dr Kate Jacobs
29 July 2026
Post Assessment
What to Do After Your Child’s Psychological Assessment: A Parent’s Action Guide
The feedback session is over and the report is sitting on your desk. This action guide walks parents through what to do after a child’s psychological assessment, one practical step at a time, from school conversations to funding to ongoing support.
Dr Kate Jacobs
10 July 2026