Frequently Asked Questions

The At-Home Review is a personalised assessment conducted at home or via telehealth. We take the time to understand the person—their needs, interests, and routines. During this review, we assess whether Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a good fit and provide practical, tailored strategies to help enhance their health and wellbeing. Whether or not you proceed with our programs, you'll gain valuable insights to support cognitive health. The At-Home Review costs $299 + travel.

Our CST programs follow a tiered pricing structure based on group size, in line with NDIS price guidelines. Each group consists of 4 to 6 participants, with smaller groups offering a more individualised therapy experience. Each session is fully supported by two experienced professionals- a physiotherapist (23 years of experience) and a teacher (23 years of experience) - ensuring a high level of individualised support. Due to the structure and highly individualised nature of the program we do ask people to commit to the full program. See FAQ for more details on this. Programs can be fully funded through NDIS and Home Care Package (HCP) funding, with invoices issued fortnightly after session delivery to support funding and budget management. For a detailed pricing breakdown, please contact us, we'd be happy to assist.

Due to the structured nature of the program and the level of individualisation in the therapy content, we do require a commitment to the full program. However, if after two weeks of attending, you find the group setting isn't the right fit, I’m happy to offer a highly personalised Home CST program package as an alternative.

We find that our in-practice sessions work best when family members aren’t in the room. It gives people a chance to interact with new faces in a fresh setting, helping to build confidence. However, for the final session, we invite one family member to join. This allows your loved one to showcase what they’ve learned and gives you the opportunity to see the techniques in action, helping you to continue the practice at home

While everyone’s experience is different, many families report improvements in engagement, confidence, memory, communication, and overall mood within 2 weeks of CST.

Our assessments focus on understanding your strengths, cognitive health, hobbies and interests, plus what your would like to achieve from our support. This helps us develop strategies and personalised recommendations and will be a friendly and positive experience. The assessment can be completed via telehealth or in the comfort of your home, and once we book in a time we will send you a short questionnaire to help us get to know you better. You are welcome to have a support person complete this on your behalf, and also have the support person present during the assessment.

Due to the personalised nature and complexity of this program, we are unable to offer make-up sessions. However, we will provide you with a Home CST session + resources that can be completed with family, friends, or staff to help support continued progress. To ensure consistency and commitment, we request an upfront commitment to the entire program. You can choose to pay for the program in full before it begins, or opt for fortnightly invoicing to help with budgeting.

Yes, if your loved one is eligible for NDIS or HCP funding, please contact your provider and ask them to get in touch with us. We will then provide the necessary information. You can email us at info@absolutecaretherapy.com.au

CST is a valuable program for staff, family members, and friends — helping anyone in a caregiving role connect meaningfully while supporting brain health and overall wellbeing.

CST is designed to be gentle, patient, and empowering. We tailor the sessions to match your loved one’s pace and mood so they never feel overwhelmed. We always have 2 staff present during group programs, so If challenges arise, we can allocate individualised attention.

Group Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is provided at our Melville clinic at: 527 Canning Hwy (corner Rome Road) Melville Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is provided at home by your support team. We will home visit to complete an assessment, and again to deliver resources and provide training. We also also available for telehealth consultations.