Neuropsychological assessments in Melbourne and across Australia

Neuropsychological testing serves several important purposes.

It helps diagnose conditions such as ADHD, learning disorders, dementia, and the cognitive effects of brain injury or neurological disease.

It is also frequently used to support applications for funding through schemes like the NDIS, WorkCover, the TAC, or for return-to-work and compensation claims.

Beyond diagnosis, testing is valuable for guiding rehabilitation programs, assessing decision-making capacity for legal or medical purposes, and monitoring changes over time in progressive conditions.

Neuropsychological assessments provide a detailed evaluation of all major areas of cognitive functioning, including memory, attention, executive functioning, language, and problem solving abilities.

In addition to general cognitive assessments, neuropsychologists also carry out specialised evaluations. These may include capacity assessments, such as assessing a person’s ability to make decisions, manage their finances, or live independently, often for legal, medical, or guardianship purposes.

Other types of specialised assessments can include forensic evaluations for court matters, as well as vocational or educational assessments to support planning for returning to work or identifying appropriate supports in an educational setting.

Neuropsychology assessments or tests are often carried out when there may be signs or problems with a person’s cognitive abilities – whether it’s thinking, remembering, problem-solving, or anything else.

Neuropsychological evaluations are also required by those in the legal and insurance industries as there may be compensation involved with impairments of cognitive abilities due to injury, illness, or disease caused by another party.

At Invictus Health, we offer neuropsychological assessments for the medico-legal industry in Melbourne and Australia including:

• NDIS applications or other funding applications
• Decision Making Capacity assessments for tribunals and other legal matters

A neuropsychologist can help contribute to the diagnosis of a variety of conditions by assessing cognitive functioning and related symptoms.

These include intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and specific learning disorders, as well as cognitive and neurological conditions such as mild cognitive impairment, early-stage dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke-related changes and brain injuries.

Neuropsychologists can also provide valuable insight into the cognitive effects of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and schizophrenia.

For complex conditions such as Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), neuropsychological assessment plays an important role in a diagnosis, however a diagnosis typically requires input from a multidisciplinary team including neurologists, psychologists, and other specialists.

Yes a neuropsychological assessment can test for ADHD, however the types of tests used are different from a cognitive neuropsychological assessment. A cognitive neuropsychological assessment involves a comprehensive IQ test to better understand your cognitive profile, whereas an ADHD assessment typically relies on structured interviews.

In Australia, there are several ways to access neuropsychological services.

You can ask your GP or specialist for a referral, which is often needed if you want to use funding through programs like the NDIS or compensation schemes.

Alternatively, you can book directly with a private neuropsychology clinic, such as Invictus Health, without a referral, though you would need to cover the full cost yourself.

Some public hospitals also offer neuropsychological assessments at no cost, but the waiting lists can be long.

If you have funding through the NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, DVA, or private insurance, it is helpful to check whether your assessment fees will be covered.

Unfortunately Medicare does not offer rebates for assessments. If you would like ongoing psychological treatment for therapy, you can get a mental health care plan from your GP to receive medicare rebates on single 50 minute sessions with a Clinical psychologist.

At Invictus Health, our experienced clinical psychologists help tailor a neurocognitive assessment that is right for your needs. Our neuropsychological assessments are designed based on several different factors, including:

• The specific referral question/s
• Any questions you or your doctor may have
• Any specific health complaints
• Any reported symptoms
• Observations made by your Clinical Neuropsychologist

With the team at Invictus Health, you’ll know you’re in great hands and receive the high level of service and care you’re after.

For neuropsychology assessments in Melbourne get in touch with our team of psychologists today! Our locations include Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Wollongong, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin.

Neuropsychological tests used are scientifically validated and, where possible, based on Australian normative data. Clinical neuropsychologists follow guidelines set by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and ensure that test interpretation is informed not only by scores but also by clinical interview, behavioural observations, and contextual factors. This process provides a robust and reliable picture of cognitive functioning.

Our fee for a neuropsychological assessment is from $3,300 to $3,600, depending on complexity. The fee covers all of the clinician time involved, not just the testing session:

• A clinical interview and 3 to 5 hours of face-to-face testing
• Scoring and interpretation of your results
• A detailed written report with practical recommendations, usually within 2 to 3 weeks
• A feedback session to talk through the results with you
• Review of every report by Dr Judy Tang or our next most senior neuropsychologist

Medicare does not give rebates for assessments. If you have funding through the NDIS, WorkCover, the TAC, DVA or private health insurance, check whether it covers your assessment before you book. You can see all our prices on our fees and rebates page. Our guide to assessment costs explains what the fee covers.

If cost is a barrier, please talk to us. We have these conversations all the time, and it’s OK to ask. We can go through funding and payment options with you, including payment plans. Contact us or call 03 9478 1810.

You meet with a neuropsychologist for an interview about your history and concerns. Then you do a series of tests that look at memory, attention, thinking speed, language and problem solving. Most people spend 3 to 4 hours with us, including breaks. Testing can be done in one day or split over two days. Your report is usually ready within 2 to 3 weeks, and a feedback session of 30 to 60 minutes explains the results and recommendations.

Yes. Our main clinic is in Preston, Melbourne, and we have assessment locations in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Most assessments are face to face, and online assessments are available by request. See our locations.