Brighter Futures Clinic

What Brighter Futures Clinic does

Brighter Futures Clinic is a privately-held, multi-disciplinary allied health practice operating two Brisbane locations (Bulimba and Mount Gravatt East) and offering Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and group programs. Founded in 2014 by clinical psychologist Dr Louise Ford, the clinic serves children, adolescents, adults, and families with neurodivergent needs (Autism, ADHD), learning difficulties, speech and language challenges, sensory processing issues, and broader mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. Services are delivered by a team that includes clinical psychologists, educational and developmental psychologists, speech pathologists, an occupational therapist, provisional psychologists, and administrative staff, with several Board Approved Supervisors providing clinical supervision capacity.

The clinic's core products fall into three categories: comprehensive psychological assessments (ADHD, Autism, cognitive and learning), ongoing individual therapy sessions, and group programs (Lego Group, Art & Craft Club, Enhancing Self-Esteem and Self-Identity, Draw It Out). Underlying technology consists of the Cliniko practice management and telehealth platform, the Q Interactive iPad-based psychometric testing platform for standardised cognitive instruments (WISC, WPPSI, WAIS, WIAT, UNIT), and Zoom and Coviu for videoconferencing. School visits and stakeholder meetings are offered as an adjunct to in-clinic and telehealth delivery.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services, with payments collected at the end of each session via cash, EFTPOS, HICAPS, and credit card. Revenue is diversified across three rebate channels: Medicare (Better Access to Mental Health Care, Chronic Disease Management Plan, M10 Plan, and Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder items), NDIS (plan-managed and self-managed clients), and private health insurance. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, relying on direct phone and website contact, organic social media presence, and referrals from families, schools, and healthcare providers.

Name

Brighter Futures Clinic

Legal name

Brighter Futures

Website

https://brighterfuturesclinic.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brighter Futures Clinic is a Brisbane-based multi-disciplinary allied health practice offering psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and group programs for children, adolescents, adults, and families with neurodivergence, learning difficulties, and mental health concerns across two clinic locations and telehealth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Allied Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dementia Companion & Engagement Care (HSABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) / Medical Model Day Programs (HSABANAB), Post-Diagnosis Transition & Hospital-to-Home Dementia Support (HSABAEAL)

Keywords

• Psychological assessment services
• Speech pathology therapy
• Paediatric occupational therapy
• Neurodevelopmental assessment
• Allied health clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Gravatt East

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Assessment Services: Fee-for-service psychological assessments for ADHD, Autism, learning difficulties, and cognitive testing. Payments collected at end of each session.
2. Individual Therapy Sessions: Ongoing individual therapy sessions for children, adolescents, adults, and families addressing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and various psychological concerns.
3. Speech Pathology Services: Assessment and treatment for speech sound difficulties, language skills, social communication, play skills, literacy development, and dysfluency.
4. Occupational Therapy Services: Paediatric occupational therapy assessments and treatment for sensory processing, fine motor skills, mealtime skills, toileting, and functional assessments.
5. Group Treatment Programs: Lego Group, Art & Craft Club, Enhancing Self-Esteem and Self-Identity Group, and Draw It Out programs for children and teenagers.
6. Rebate Processing: Processing Medicare rebates through Better Access, Chronic Disease Management, M10 Plan, and Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder items. Also processes Private Health Insurance and NDIS claims.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brighter Futures Clinic is a multi-disciplinary allied health practice in Brisbane delivering psychological assessments (ADHD, Autism, cognitive and learning), ongoing therapy sessions, speech pathology, paediatric occupational therapy, and group programs for children, adolescents, adults and families. Services are delivered in-person across two clinics and via telehealth, with rebates processed through Medicare, NDIS, and private health insurance.

Product overview

Brighter Futures Clinic is a multi-disciplinary healthcare practice offering Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy services from two Brisbane locations (Bulimba and Mount Gravatt East). The clinic operates as a unified service portfolio combining individual assessments (ADHD, Autism, cognitive/learning, psychological) with ongoing therapy sessions, group programs (Lego Group, Art & Craft Club, Self-Esteem programs, Draw It Out), and school-based support. The clinic supports NDIS (plan-managed and self-managed), Medicare rebates (Better Access, Chronic Disease Management, M10 Plan, Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder items), and private health insurance. Services are delivered by a team of clinical psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and provisional psychologists, with practice established in 2014.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ADHD Assessment Cognitive and behavioural testing for ADHD that uses input from home and school environments to understand how a child thinks, learns, and behaves, resulting in practical strategies for improved control and reduced family stress. Created for parents and carers of children and adolescents seeking ADHD diagnosis and post-diagnostic support.
• Autism (ASD) Assessment Structured clinical observation for Autism using a respectful, neuroaffirming approach focused on understanding unique thinking and interaction patterns, with optional written reports for school and community support access. Created for families seeking a neuroaffirming Autism assessment.
• Cognitive and Learning Assessments Assessments evaluating how children process information, solve problems, and develop academic skills like reading, writing, and maths, using language-based and non-verbal tests delivered across multiple sessions (4-8 hours). Lauded for families needing cognitive profiling or learning difficulty diagnosis.
• Psychological Assessment Comprehensive psychological assessments for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, behavioural problems, and emotion regulation difficulties across the lifespan. Delivered by clinical psychologists and registrars at the clinic.
• Speech and Language Assessment Speech pathology assessment providing clear understanding of a child's communication strengths and challenges with practical recommendations to support development at home and school. Created for parents of children with suspected speech or language difficulties.
• Ongoing Speech Therapy Personalised and engaging speech therapy sessions focused on building confidence and improving communication skills through meaningful progress. Created for children and families continuing speech therapy after assessment.
• Literacy and Reading Support Structured, evidence-based literacy interventions using phonics-based approaches such as Sounds-Write to help children build reading and spelling confidence. Created for children with literacy difficulties.
• Social Communication Therapy Support for children with autism spectrum disorder or social pragmatic difficulties, focusing on building peer connections, conversational skills, and confident self-expression. Created for Autistic children and those with social communication challenges.
• Early Communication and Play Speech therapy encouraging first words, interaction, and play skills to build strong foundations for lifelong communication. Created for families of early-years children with emerging communication needs.
• Dysfluency (Stuttering) Therapy Therapy empowering children to communicate more freely with strategies that build confidence and reduce the impact of stuttering in daily life. Created for children with stuttering or dysfluency.
• Individual Psychological Sessions Ongoing therapy sessions addressing self-esteem, self-identity, social understanding, assertiveness, emotional awareness, anger and anxiety management, parenting strategies, executive functioning, career challenges, and relationship difficulties. Delivered to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Occupational Therapy Assessment and Treatment Paediatric occupational therapy covering sensory processing, self-regulation, fine motor skills, handwriting, scissor skills, mealtime skills, toileting, functional assessments for NDIS, play skills, and assistive technology. Created for children with sensory, motor, and functional needs.
• Problem-Solving Appointments Targeted appointments providing advice and direction for specific challenges, including recommendations for autism, ADHD, or learning disorder assessments, or onward referrals to other team members. Created for families seeking guided next steps.
• School Visits and Stakeholder Meetings School observations comprising a 40-minute observation plus a 20-minute teacher discussion, plus telehealth stakeholder meetings via Cliniko, Zoom, or Coviu. Created for schools and families needing observational input for assessments.
• Lego Group Saturday morning neuroaffirming social group providing an accepting, playful space where children can have fun, build on strengths, and develop social experiences through kind, calm interactions. Created for children needing supported social engagement.
• Autistic Youth Social Club: Art and Craft Neuroaffirming social group for Autistic young people aged eight and up to make friends through shared interests, exploring topics like identity, well-being, accommodations, and self-advocacy. Created for Autistic children and teens.
• Enhancing Self-Esteem and Self-Identity Group Seven-week program for teenage girls aged 13-17 designed to enhance self-esteem and self-identity through focusing on strengths, embracing uniqueness, and encouraging individual passions. Created for teenage girls seeking confidence-building support.
• Draw It Out: Anime and Emotion Skills Creative group for tweens and teens who love anime, combining drawing with mindfulness-based techniques to learn emotional expression, management, and social understanding in a supportive environment. Created for young people seeking emotional regulation skills through creative expression.

Quantifiable outcome

• Better Access to Mental Health Care allows up to 10 individual visits and 10 group visits per calendar year with Medicare rebate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• CliniKids (Telethon Kids Institute): Perth-based paediatric clinical service affiliated with Telethon Kids Institute, offering Autism assessments and therapy using research-led approaches. Comparable as an Autism-specialist assessment and intervention provider with a research-driven reputation.

Direct peers

• Everyday Independence: National Australian allied health provider offering occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, and psychology to NDIS participants. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary paediatric/adult therapy provider funded substantially through NDIS.
• Lizard Centre: Australian provider of therapy services (including ABA, speech pathology, and OT) for children with Autism and developmental delays. Comparable as a multi-disciplinary paediatric allied health provider serving NDIS-funded families across Australia.
• Minds and Hearts: Brisbane-based multi-disciplinary clinic specialising in Autism, ADHD, and neurodevelopmental assessments and therapy. Directly comparable as a paediatric psychology/mental health practice, and notably the clinic where founder Dr Louise Ford trained under Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett.
• Therapy Pro: Australian paediatric therapy provider offering speech, OT, and psychology services to NDIS and private clients. Comparable multi-disciplinary allied health model serving families with neurodevelopmental needs.
• Kids Sense Children's Therapy: Multi-site Australian paediatric allied health clinic delivering occupational therapy, speech pathology, and psychology for children with developmental, learning, and sensory challenges. Comparable in service mix and target families.

Broad incumbents

• Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia): Large, established Australian autism-specific organisation providing assessment, education, and therapy services across the country. Comparable as a long-standing Autism assessment and intervention provider, though operating at a much broader scale and with different funding model.
• Ability Action Australia: National NDIS-registered allied health provider (part of APM Group) delivering OT, speech, physio, and psychology at scale. Comparable in service mix but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Child Development Centre (QLD): Queensland-based paediatric assessment and therapy clinic providing psychology, speech pathology, and OT. Directly comparable as a Brisbane-region multi-disciplinary paediatric practice.

Others

• Melbourne Child Psychology:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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