Before your assessment
Assessment can feel like a big step, and it’s completely normal to have questions about what to expect.
We’ve put together a few things to help you or your child feel more prepared, understand what the process may look like,
and know what happens from here.
A quick hello before you arrive
Knowing a little about where you’re going and what to expect can make arriving for an assessment feel easier.
Take a quick look around our practice and see what it will be like when you arrive.
When you arrive, we’ll guide you through what happens next.
Your guide to assessment
You don’t need to study, practise or prepare the “right” answers for an assessment.
Our Starting Assessment Guide explains what to expect throughout the process — from your first appointment and assessment sessions through to feedback and your report.
It also includes some simple ways to help prepare a child or young person for their assessment.
There’s nothing you need to complete — this guide is simply here to help you feel more prepared.
Getting ready for your appointment
Coming to the practice
We’re located in North Gosford on the Central Coast. You can find information about getting here, parking and arriving for your appointment below.
Joining us by telehealth?
Your appointment link and instructions will be sent to you before your session.
Parking is available onsite, with bays 16, 17 and 18 reserved for Heart & Mind clients.
You’re welcome to use any of these spaces when you arrive. Additional street parking is also available nearby.
Parking
When you arrive
Come on in and make yourself comfortable in our waiting room.
Our Client Care team will meet you on your arrival, and your clinician will come and meet you in the waiting room when it’s time for your appointment.
There’s no need to arrive too early — around 5 minutes before your appointment is plenty.
When you arrive, our Client Care Team will be here to welcome you and help you get settled.
Jacky, Corlia & Megan
You don't need to know what to say or do before an assessment.
An assessment is about understanding you or your child more clearly — including strengths, differences, experiences and areas where some additional support or understanding may be helpful.
There are no right answers and no need to be anything other than yourself.
Come as you are. We'll guide you through each step.