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CliniKids: a registered NDIS provider

Using your NDIS funding at CliniKids

CliniKids is The Kids Research Institute Australia's first team integrating world-class research with a clinical service. We offer evidence-based therapies and early support services including speech pathology, occupational therapy and clinical psychology, for children aged 0-8.

CliniKids is a registered NDIS provider in Perth. You can access our services in-person at our Subiaco and Joondalup clinics, or online from wherever you are based, via Telethealth.

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See below for Frequently Asked Questions about CliniKids as a registered NDIS provider.

Is CliniKids a registered NDIS provider?

Yes, CliniKids is a registered NDIS provider. This means that our organisation that has been formally approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to deliver certified services and supports to participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Which CliniKids services can be funded through the NDIS?

All services offered by CliniKids to children on NDIS plans can be funded through the NDIS, as long as the supports are considered reasonable and necessary and are directly related to a participant's goals. These services include:

Some CliniKids programs that support parents and siblings of autistic kids can also be accessed through NDIS funding if the supports are stated in the plan. These include

We can provide you with a quote if you would like to have a specific program stated in your next plan.

Which NDIS participants can CliniKids support?

As an NDIS registered provider, we can support participants who are:

  • Self-managed – you manage your own NDIS funding and pay the provider directly.
  • Plan-managed – a plan manager processes invoices on your behalf.
  • NDIA-managed (agency-managed) – services are provided by NDIS-registered providers and paid directly through the NDIS portal.

Self-managed NDIS participants, Plan-managed NDIS participants and NDIS-managed NDIS participants can all access therapy services and supports at CliniKids.

What if my child does not have an NDIS plan yet?

That's okay. You do not need to have an NDIS plan before contacting us.

Many families choose to access therapy privately while they are:

  • Seeking early support while exploring funding options
  • Waiting for an NDIS access decision
  • Gathering information to support an NDIS application
  • Waiting for their first NDIS plan to be approved

If your child is approved for the NDIS, we can help you understand how your funding may be used to access different programs and services that are clinically recommended for your child.

For more information about NDIS eligibility and applying for the NDIS, visit the official NDIS website.

What child and family NDIS goals do CliniKids therapies support?

Across CliniKids services, there are a number of family goals funded by the NDIS that our therapies and programs commonly support, including;

  • Speech and language skills – including understanding language and expressing oneself
  • Social interactions – including social skills and relationships
  • Increase participation
  • Develop independence in daily activities
  • Improve fine motor and self-care skills
  • Support emotional regulation and sensory processing
  • Build school readiness skills
  • Complex communication needs (supporting complex communications needs, including AAC assessment and support)
  • Build resilience and coping strategies
  • Support implementation of existing positive behaviour plans (we do not create positive behaviour plans) 
  • Manage wellbeing and anxiety
Do you do NDIS Reports and Assessments?

Yes, at CliniKids we can support with:

  • Initial Assessments - supporting evidence for NDIS reviews and reassessments
  • Progress or Review Reports (required for plan reviews)
  • Functional Capacity Assessments
  • Cognitive Assessments
  • DCD Assessments
  • AAC Assessments
What is the NDIS?

This NDIS (national Disability Insurance Scheme) provides funding to Australians with disability, including autism and developmental delay, to access the supports and services they need. Find out more here.

About CliniKids

Does my child need an autism diagnosis to attend CliniKids?
Many of the families we support at CliniKids have autistic children or children with developmental delays, however a diagnosis is not required.

Please note 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.

Our services and therapeutic approach is based on each child's individual strengths and support needs, rather than diagnosis alone.


Does CliniKids offer autism diagnosis?
No. CliniKids does not provide autism diagnostic assessments. While we offer services for young children including those who have a developmental delay, developmental differences and/or are autistic, we do not diagnose autism at CliniKids.  

Our experienced clinical team can support families with referrals, where an autism diagnosis is recommended


Do I need a referral to access CliniKids services?
You do not need a referral from a paediatrician or other health professional to attend CliniKids. 

You are welcome to self-refer. Whether you're new to the NDIS or already have an approved plan, we help you understand how your funding can be used to access services that support your child's development.

Which other funding options does CliniKids accept?
In addition to NDIS funding, CliniKids accepts private funding. We can also see children under WA state-funded programs such as the Continuity of Supports Arrangements and the Wanslea Early Childhood Approach (ECA) schemes. Some CliniKids services may be eligible for a Medicare rebate with a valid referral or Medicare-funded care plan. Families can also utilise their private health insurance at their discretion. 

How do I make an appointment?
If you know which therapy or service you would like to book, fill in this form and we will be in touch with you. 

If you have questions about services at CliniKids, including NDIS funding, feel free to reach out to us via phone on (08) 6319 1133 or email clinikids.reception@thekids.org.au and one of our friendly Client Support Officers will be in touch.