FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that there are a lot of questions regarding our various paediatrics, allied health, and NDIS services.
Please check out our answers to the most frequently asked questions by our clients.
If you can’t find your question below, check out our blog for more information, or get in touch with our team.
General
One Central Health offers multidisciplinary allied health services in psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology and behaviour therapy.
Our paediatric services include developmental paediatrics, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments.
Our NDIS services include Plan Management and Support Coordination.
Our head administrative office is located at U 24/257 Balcatta Road, Balcatta 6021.
Our Ellenbrook clinic is located at 1/25 The Broadway, Ellenbrook, WA 6069.
Our south of the river Perth clinic is located at Unit 9, 752 North Lake Road, South Lake, WA 6164.
Our Kalgoorlie clinic is located at 339 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430.
Yes we do!
Many of our allied health and paediatric services are available via telehealth as well. No matter where you’re located in WA, One Central Health is here to help.
Our clinic opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Psychology
Psychology falls under the field of allied health while psychiatry is a medical discipline. Psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy whilst psychiatrists diagnose illness and manage treatment for a range of both complex and serious mental health issues.
Yes we do! Our psychologists are trained in offering therapy and counselling services to clients of all ages and all abilities. Whether you’re suffering from anxiety, depression or anger management, or are looking for family counselling, our psychologists are here to help.
No you do not need a referral to see one of our psychologists. Only autism assessments conducted by a psychologist will require a referral from a paediatrician.
Yes. Our telehealth services include a range of psychological counselling. If you would like to find out more about our telehealth or psychology services, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Speech Pathology
A speech pathologist and speech therapist are the same thing. While some individuals prefer one term over the other, there is no meaningful or substantial difference between the two.
You may have also heard of an SLP, or a speech-language pathologist. This term is also used to refer to speech pathologists or speech therapists.
No you do not need a referral to see one of our speech pathologists. If you’re coming in for an autism assessment however, a paediatrician will need to provide you with a referral before seeing a speech pathologist.
Yes they do! The speech pathologists at One Central Health don’t just specialise in language and communication. They also provide therapy for swallowing, eating, drinking and fussy eating.
Yes. Our speech pathologists are able to provide therapy via telehealth. If you would like to find out more about speech therapy through telehealth, please give our team a call today.
One Central Health’s speech pathologists conduct school visits. To find out more about accessing these onsite school services, please speak to your school’s administration or our team today.
Occupational Therapy
No you do not need a referral to see one of our occupational therapists.
Yes our occupational therapy services are available via telehealth. Due to the nature of the therapy we recommend having a discussion with your therapist about the best way of going about your therapy.
Yes our occupational therapists conduct school visits. If you’d like to explore the possibility of an occupational therapist attending your child’s school, we recommend speaking directly to your school’s administration and then getting in touch with our team.
Behaviour Therapy
The term behaviour therapy refers to a number of different therapies that provide support to clients with mental health disorders, including depression, ADHD, self-harm, social issues, developmental issues, eating disorders and more.
ABA Therapy is a completely evidence-backed form of therapy with decades of research behind it. While some people may have heard of ABA Therapy as a stigmatised form of therapy, this mostly due to unfair associations with outdated applications of the therapy. ABA Therapy, as practised by One Central Health, is a scientifically-backed program and is always conducted ethically, responsibly and based on best practice therapy.
Yes our behaviour therapists are available for telehealth appointments. If you would like to find out more about our behaviour therapy via telehealth, please speak with our reception staff when booking your appointment.
Yes our behaviour therapists are able to conduct school visits. For more information going about organising in school visits, we recommend liaising directly with your school administration. Alternatively, get in touch with us to find out more.
Autism Assessments
Autism assessment referrals are received from paediatricians. Once you have received a referral from your GP to see a paediatrician and attend your appointment, the paediatrician will assess your child and, if deemed necessary, refer you to our autism assessment psychologists and speech pathologists.
In Western Australia a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder needs to be signed off by a paediatrician, psychologist and speech pathologist. One Central Health provides all three services in one, central and convenient location.
Autism assessments are now conducted over telehealth. If you would like to have your child assessed for autism and have received a referral from a paediatrician but cannot attend an appointment, please give our team a call.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Yes you can! One Central Health is an approved and registered NDIS provider. This means that whether you’re NDIA managed, self-managed or plan managed, you can use your NDIS funding to access our services.
The NDIS website is a great resource for information relating to NDIS, including eligibility and applying. Please visit their website for additional information
Yes we do! One Central Health is a registered and approved provider of Plan Management and Support Coordination services.
As part of our comprehensive health services offering, if you’re an approved NDIS participant you can receive high quality plan management and support coordination consultation with our expert team.
Pricing & Fees
We are a private allied health and paediatric clinic. Our appointments are not bulk billed. If you require a payment plan or financial assistance, please get in touch with us today.
Appointment fees are dependent on a multitude of factors including: discipline, length of appointment, type of appointment and external funding. For specific costs of certain services, please give our friendly reception team a call today.