FedCare psychology clinic
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FedCare psychology clinic provides low‑cost appointments for people in Ballarat and surrounding districts. We see children aged five and over, as well as adolescents and adults – offering assessments and psychological treatment for various behavioural and emotional concerns.
Our services are student‑delivered by provisionally registered psychologists who are closely supervised by experienced clinical psychologists. You'll receive quality care while helping train the next generation of mental health professionals for regional Victoria.
About FedCare
Psychological treatment
Our clinicians are trained in evidence‑based therapies to support a range of needs. You might book an appointment for short‑term support during a tough time or important decision, or you may be looking for longer‑term therapy to work through ongoing emotional or relationship concerns.
People often see us for support with:
- depression
- anxiety and phobias
- anger management
- trauma and grief
- eating-body image problems
- sleep disturbances
- bullying
- stress
- grief and loss
- relationship difficulties
- sexual issues
- behavioural difficulties (hyperactivity and conduct problems)
- learning problems (reading, spelling, maths)
- parent-child conflict
- bed-wetting and toileting problems
- adjustment problems.
Formal psychological testing and assessment
We offer cognitive assessments for adults and children to better understand learning, memory, attention and academic skills.
Each assessment includes:
- a clinical interview
- testing
- feedback to the client or family (and the school in some cases)
- a comprehensive written report summarising and explaining the assessment results.
Our services are delivered by provisionally registered psychologists completing advanced training in a Master of Psychology (Clinical) or Master of Professional Psychology. All sessions are closely supervised by our experienced registered psychologists, who are endorsed in clinical psychology and accredited as clinical supervisors with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Psychological treatment
Your first session is free and after that it’s $10 a session, or $5 with a concession card. This rate is the same for adults and children.
Formal psychological testing and assessment
A comprehensive intellectual or academic assessment will cost $450, or $275 with a concession card when paid directly. If an organisation requires an invoice, the fee is $550.
Our work extends beyond the clinic, where we enjoy partnering with community organisations to support the wider Ballarat area with consultations and shared resources. This includes presentations in schools, community groups and workshops on topics such as parenting and mental wellbeing. Explore our FedCare community programs and workshops.
Make an appointment
You, or your guardian, can contact us directly to book an appointment. Call (03) 5327 8483 or email psychology.services@federation.edu.au to speak with a member of our team.
If you’re requesting a cognitive assessment, please provide a short letter of support explaining why the assessment is needed. This can be written by a teacher, principal, paediatrician, GP, psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist or case worker.
An intake worker will get in touch to learn more about your needs. Your referral is then reviewed at our weekly intake meeting to ensure our service is the right fit.
Referrals can be made by health professionals, teachers, local agencies and private or government‑funded organisations. Please complete our organisational referral form (PDF 185 KB) and email it to psychology.services@federation.edu.au.
Contact us
If you have questions, you can email psychology.services@federation.edu.au any time or call (03) 5327 8483 between 9 am and 5 pm, Tuesday to Friday.
Where to find us
Suite 4, Greenhill Enterprise Centre (GEC)
Mt Helen Campus, Tech Park
University Drive, Mount Helen
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