Medical doctors who have skills and expertise in the health and medical assessment and medical treatment of neonates (birth to 4 weeks) and children (up to 25 years).

Successfully completed a medical degree accredited by the Australian Medical Council and at least 1 intern year. Successfully completed a further 3-year basic training in paediatrics and child health and 3-year Advanced Training program through the Royal Australian College of Physicians in at least one of the following paediatric specialties: Community Child Health, General Paediatrics or Paediatric Neurology.

Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the field of general paediatrics (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Medical doctors who have skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with mental illness. Child psychiatrists have expertise in children (up to 25 years) and adult psychiatrists have expertise in adults (18 years and above).

Successfully completed a medical degree accredited by the Australian Medical Council and at least 1 year of basic medical training in an accredited hospital. This is followed by successfully completing basic psychiatric training (3 years of stage 1 and 2), followed by 2 years of advanced training in adult or child and adolescent psychiatry (stage 3) in an accredited training network of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the field of psychiatry (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Medical doctors who have skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerve, and muscle.

Successfully completed a medical degree accredited by the Australian Medical Council and at least 1 intern year. Successfully completed a further 3-year basic and 3-year advanced neurology training program (either adult or paediatric curriculum) through the Royal Australian College of Physicians.

Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the field of neurology (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Allied health practitioners who have skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental health and behavioural challenges.

Successfully completed a 4-year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) endorsed university degree, followed by 2 years of supervised professional training to become a registered psychologist. Specialisation through an area of practice endorsement (e.g., clinical psychologist, clinical neuropsychologist or educational/developmental psychologist) typically involves at least an additional 2–3 years of formal training through either a master or doctoral program as well as 1 intern year following completion of postgraduate qualifications.

General registration, with or without a practice endorsement, with the Psychology Board of Australia (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

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General registration and practice endorsement in clinical psychology, educational/ developmental psychology or neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Allied health practitioners who have skills and expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of speech, language and communication conditions, and the assessment of oral language, written language, swallowing, feeding and play.

Successfully completed a university qualification endorsed by Speech Pathology Australia. This is either a 4-year undergraduate degree or a graduate-entry master’s degree.

Eligible to be a Certified Practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Allied health practitioners who have skills and expertise in the assessment and treatment of personal, activity and environmental factors to assist with meaningful participation in activities and life roles across the lifespan, along with skills and expertise in sensory and motor systems.

Successfully completed a university qualification compliant with the World Federation Occupational Therapy standards. This is either a 4-year undergraduate degree or a graduate-entry master’s degree.

Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).

Allied health professionals who use a range of skills and activities to help individuals, families, groups and communities enhance their individual and collective well-being. Social work aims to help people develop their skills and ability to use their own resources and those of the community to resolve challenges.

Successfully completed a university qualification approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (or qualifications from overseas that have been recognised as comparable). This is either a 4-year undergraduate degree or a graduate-entry master’s degree.

Eligible to be a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers, and may hold additional credentials (e.g., mental health, disability).

Registered nurses with the experience, expertise and authority to diagnose and treat people of all ages with a variety of acute or chronic health conditions.

Successfully completed university qualifications approved by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and have a minimum 5,000 hours experience at the clinical advanced nursing practice level.

General registration as a registered nurse and endorsed as a nurse practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).