CliniKids Joondalup clinic provides evidence-based, neuro-affirming allied health services and group programs for children and their families in Joondalup and Perth’s northern suburbs.
Our experienced team includes psychologists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists in Joondalup, who work collaboratively with autistic and developmentally delayed children to understand their individual strengths, needs and goals.
As part of The Kids Research Institute Australia - one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia - clinical services at CliniKids are informed by the latest research and delivered with a focus on supporting children and families in ways that are practical, meaningful and relevant to everyday life.
Visit CliniKids Joondalup
CliniKids Joondalup clinic supports children and families from Joondalup and across Perth.
08 6319 1133
clinikids.reception@thekids.org.au
Unit 51, 57 Joondalup Drive, Edgewater
Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology at CliniKids Joondalup
Families can access a range of allied health services through our Joondalup clinic.
Child Psychology in Joondalup
Our child psychologists and paediatric psychologists in Joondalup support children and families across a range of areas relating to development, wellbeing, behaviour and participation in everyday life.
Our psychology team works collaboratively with children and their families to understand their individual needs and develop practical strategies that support their wellbeing.
Speech Pathology in Joondalup
Our speech pathologists in Joondalup support children with communication and participation across everyday settings.
Paediatric speech therapy may focus on areas such as communication, speech, language, interaction and other individual communication goals. Families looking for a paediatric speech pathologist in Perth can access CliniKids Speech Pathology services through our Joondalup clinic.
Occupational Therapy in Joondalup
Our occupational therapists in Joondalup work with children and families to support participation and independence in everyday activities.
Paediatric occupational therapy can help children develop skills and strategies that support them at home, school and in the community. Families looking for kids occupational therapy or an OT in Perth can access CliniKids Occupational Therapy services at our Joondalup clinic.
CliniKids programs and services
Alongside our core Psychology, Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services, CliniKids offers a range of evidence-based programs and supports for autistic or developmentally delayed children and their parents, caregivers, siblings and kin.
These include:
- Empower Autism Parent Group Program
- CUES – Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations
- OPC – Occupational Performance Coaching | Parent Coaching Program
- PACT – Paediatric Autism Communications Therapy | Communication Program for Parents
- CO-OP – Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance
- ESDM – Early Start Denver Model
- JASPER – Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement and Regulation
- Shared Booked Reading Program
- Secret Agent Society
- Sibling Support including CliniSibs
- Parent Information Sessions
Program availability and eligibility may vary. Our team can help you understand which CliniKids service or program may be suitable for your family.
NDIS Funding at our Joondalup clinic
CliniKids is a registered NDIS provider in Perth. You can access our services in-person at our Subiaco and Joondalup clinics, or many services are available online from wherever you are based, via Telehealth.
Learn more about NDIS funding at CliniKids
Using Medicare at CliniKids
We currently accept referrals under the following Medicare pathways:
GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP)
Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
M10 Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Disability Services
Learn more about Medicare at CliniKids
Frequently Asked Questions
What services are available at CliniKids Joondalup?
CliniKids Joondalup offers a range of allied health services for children and families, including Psychology, Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy, alongside a range of evidence-based programs and supports. Service and program availability may vary, so our team can help you understand which options may be suitable for you and your family.
Can I see a child psychologist in Joondalup?
CliniKids provides psychology services for children at our Joondalup clinic. Our child psychologists and paediatric psychologists work collaboratively with children and families to understand their individual strengths, support needs and goals.
Can I access paediatric speech therapy in Joondalup?
Yes. Our Joondalup clinic provides Speech Pathology services for children. Our speech pathologists support communication and participation across everyday settings. Families looking for a paediatric speech pathologist in Perth’s northern suburbs can contact our team to learn more about accessing services.
Does CliniKids offer occupational therapy in Joondalup?
Yes. Our occupational therapists provide paediatric occupational therapy at our Joondalup clinic. Our team supports children and families with skills and strategies that can support participation and independence in everyday activities.
Where can I find kids occupational therapy in Perth?
CliniKids provides kids occupational therapy through both of our clinics, including our Joondalup clinic. Our occupational therapists work collaboratively with children and their families to support individual goals and participation in everyday life.
Is CliniKids a registered NDIS provider?
Yes. CliniKids is a registered NDIS provider in Perth. Eligible services can be accessed in person at our Joondalup and Subiaco clinics or online via Telehealth.
Can I use Medicare at CliniKids Joondalup?
CliniKids currently accepts referrals under several Medicare pathways, including GP Chronic Condition Management Plans, Mental Health Care Plans and M10 Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Disability Services. Learn more about Medicare at CliniKids.
What age children does CliniKids Joondalup support?
At CliniKids, we specialise in early intervention therapy supports for young children aged 0-8. These include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychology.
A select group of individual and group therapy programs cater for older children. Please see below for the programs we do offer for children above 8 years old:
Secret Agent Society group program: for kids aged 8-10
CliniSibs group program: for kids aged 7-11
Co-Op program: for kids aged 7-10.9
Cognitive Assessments: for kids aged 6-9
Functional Capacity Assessments
In addition we also run the following programs for parents and caregivers, which are suitable for parents of children older than 8:
PACT: For caregivers of kids aged 2-10.9
OPC: For caregivers of kids aged 0-9
Empower-Autism for caregivers of kids recently diagnosed with autism
Tuning into Kids (TOKS): for caregivers of children aged 3-9
We do not accept referrals for children aged above 11.
Do I need an autism diagnosis to access CliniKids services?
Many of our clients have a child with autism or developmental delay, however a diagnosis is not required for your child to access CliniKids services and programs.
There are two exceptions to this: our Empower-Autism parent coaching program, which requires participants to have a child who has received an autism diagnosis; and the CliniSibs group program for siblings, which requires participants to have a sibling with an autism diagnosis.
How do I access services at CliniKids Joondalup?
To request an appointment for Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or one of our other CliniKids programs, complete our service request form here. Got questions? Contact our team on 08 6319 1133 or at
clinikids.reception@thekids.org.au