No referral is necessary! However, if you have any assessments or relevant information from previous or current therapeutic services, please feel free to share them, as they may be helpful for our sessions.

Arts therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes such as music, painting, clay, movement, and talking, guided by registered and trained creative arts therapists. It focuses on emotional healing and self-expression, often supporting individuals dealing with feelings of being stuck, emotional or mental health issues, and trauma. By using creative arts as a medium, it provides a safe and interactive way to work through difficult content. While art classes focus on developing artistic skills and techniques, art therapy is centered on therapeutic growth and personal expression, helping individuals explore what is not yet known or find a renewed perspective. 

Yes! Please contact us if you would like us to run a group session at organisation.

In order to cancel a session, please SMS, email or leave a voicemail at least 48 hours before your child’s consultation. Failure to give 48 hour’s notice for any reason will result in a cancellation fee of $78.08 for Therapy Consultations.  Failure to give 24 hour’s notice for any reason will result in a cancellation fee of $156.16 for Therapy Consultations. If you or your child are unable to attend a session in person, please let us know if you would like a parent session via phone or video appointment in lieu of your booked session. A limited number of cancelled appointments may be claimed through NDIS funding, please consult current NDIS guidelines regarding this. 

If your therapist is unable to conduct a scheduled session you will be notified as soon as possible and an alternative time discussed. 

It is important that we are able to provide services to those who are committed to attending therapy sessions and ready to engage with our support. Whilst we understand that illness or other issues may occasionally prevent you or your child from attending sessions, should you miss 3 consecutive scheduled appointments, future bookings may be suspended until you are able to consistently attend therapy sessions. 

Please understand that email reminders are a courtesy service only and it is strongly recommended you do not rely solely on this service to remember your appointments. Failure to receive a reminder will not be considered an appropriate reason for not attending an appointment. 

NDIS Clients — Appointment Structure
Each session will be billed at a minimum of 75 minutes total time, consisting of:

• 50 minutes face-to-face (including parent/caregiver discussion where relevant)

• 25 minutes non-contact (case notes, planning, resource development, etc.)

Total minimum face-to-face session cost: $195.20 ($156.16 per hour/pro rata)
This structure aligns with NDIS requirements and ensures adequate time is allocated for both direct therapy and essential non-contact tasks that support client progress

Privately Paying Clients — Appointment Structure:
Each session will be billed at a minimum of 75 minutes total time, consisting of:

• 50 minutes face-to-face (including parent/caregiver discussion where relevant)

• 25 minutes non-contact (case notes, planning, resource development, etc.)

Total minimum face-to-face session cost:  $195.20 ($156.16 per hour/pro rata)
Please note that the fee for individual sessions includes both direct and indirect therapy time to ensure a comprehensive approach to your child’s care.

Additional Information
Discussing goals and progress, providing verbal or written recommendations, strategies, and updates to caregivers are integral components of therapy and are included within billable direct therapy time. Any conversation, email, report, or meeting that exceeds 10 minutes in duration should be scheduled in as an appointment and will be charged as a consultation at the relevant hourly rate.
This ensures time can be appropriately allocated to provide quality, considered support outside of direct therapy sessions.

Travel Fee
Renewed Perspectives is a mobile service and therefore may charge you additional travel fees up to 60mins on top of your 60min therapy session. Your therapist will let you know prior to the appointment by email if this fee will be applied.

Yes, you can use your funding for Early Intervention; however, we recommend double-checking with your Plan Manager.

Currently, NDIS is undergoing changes in Creative Arts funding. If you have NDIS funding, please confirm that Creative Arts Therapy is listed on your plan. For more details about NDIS funding, please refer to the information here and here 

If full payment is declined by your funding body for any reason, you will be responsible for paying any outstanding fees for services or resources already provided. 

Unfortunately, you cannot receive a rebate, use private health insurance, or apply a mental health care plan for a discount when accessing Creative Arts Therapy and Early Intervention services.