ORS Mitchell
- Registered NDIS provider
- Medicare Better Access
- Disability Employment Services
About ORS Mitchell
Our Mitchell psychologists, speech pathologists, dietitians and behaviour support practitioners work with children, teens and adults. We see people across Canberra’s north, including Harrison, Franklin, Ngunnawal, Kaleen and Dickson.
Our psychologists offer therapy, counselling and psychological assessments, including ADHD and autism assessments. You can see a psychologist for therapy and counselling under Medicare Better Access (opens in new tab) .
Our occupational therapists, speech pathologists and dietitians can see you under a Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. Our dietitians can also see you under an Eating Disorder Plan.
ORS is a registered NDIS provider (National Disability Insurance Scheme). This office also offers Disability Employment Services, including Inclusive Employment Australia and NDIS Employment Supports. We welcome NDIS, privately funded and workers compensation referrals.
Services Available at ORS Mitchell
Who We Support
Depending on the service, this may include:
- Building independence and daily living skills
- Communication and swallowing
- Managing emotions and mental wellbeing
- Understanding and responding to behaviour
- Eating and nutrition
- Early childhood development
- Taking part at home, school and in the community
- Finding, keeping or returning to work
Where more than one service is involved, your clinicians work together around shared goals. For example, a child may see both a speech pathologist and a behaviour support practitioner.
Getting to Our Mitchell Office
Driving
Drive in via Flemington Road, off the Federal Highway. Accessible parking and the lift entrance are on Darling Street.
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Walking
450 m, about a 7 minute walk from the Sandford Street light rail stop.
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Public Transport
Light rail on the Gungahlin to Civic line stops at Sandford Street. Local buses also stop nearby.
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Parking
Unmarked street parking nearby, including on Darling Street, where the accessible parking is.
Please call 1800 000 677 or your clinician upon arrival for help with parking.
Closest Service Centre
Services Australia Gungahlin, for Medicare and Centrelink.
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Timetables
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Areas We Serve from Mitchell
ORS Mitchell serves the Gungahlin district, plus nearby parts of Belconnen and North Canberra. That covers about a 13 minute drive from our office, from Casey in the north to Belconnen in the west and Lyneham in the south.
Below are some of the suburbs people travel from. If yours is not listed, call 1800 000 677 or enquire online, and we will confirm whether we can reach you, arrange Telehealth, or connect you with your closest ORS office.
- Mitchell
- Franklin
- Harrison
- Watson
- Downer
- Gungahlin
- Lyneham
- Kaleen
- Palmerston
- Dickson
- Ngunnawal
- Amaroo
- Bruce
- Casey
- Bonner
- Evatt
- Belconnen
Other ORS Offices Nearby
ORS Fyshwick
21 km · Canberra's south and Queanbeyan
View ORS Fyshwick
ORS Wagga Wagga
235 km · Riverina
View ORS Wagga Wagga
ORS Wollongong
240 km · Illawarra
View ORS Wollongong
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the office wheelchair accessible?
Yes, through the Darling Street entrance and lift. The Flemington Road entrance has stairs, and accessible parking is on Darling Street. See Getting here for parking and public transport.
Can I be seen at home or by Telehealth?
Yes, depending on the service and your circumstances. We can see you at our Mitchell clinic, in your home, out in the community or by Telehealth, though not every service is available in every format. We will confirm what is available when you enquire.
Does ORS Mitchell work with children as well as adults?
Yes. Our Mitchell child psychologists work with children and teens, and our psychologists also see adults. They work alongside our behaviour support practitioners, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and dietitians. Our psychologists also provide ADHD and autism assessments, and our Key Worker Early Childhood Supports service is specifically for young children.
Do I need a referral to book an appointment?
Not always. You do not need a referral to get in touch. Privately funded and many NDIS clients can book directly by calling 1800 000 677 or enquiring online.
For Medicare psychology sessions under Better Access, you need a mental health treatment plan (opens in new tab) and referral from your GP, or a referral from a psychiatrist or paediatrician. Medicare occupational therapy, speech pathology and dietetics sessions need a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan.
Does ORS Mitchell service my suburb?
We see clients across Gungahlin, Belconnen and Canberra’s inner north, within about a 13 minute drive of our Mitchell office. You can check the suburb list under Areas we serve. If your suburb is not listed, call 1800 000 677 or enquire online, and we will confirm whether we can help, arrange Telehealth, or connect you with your closest ORS office.
Is ORS Mitchell a registered NDIS provider?
Yes. ORS is a registered NDIS provider (registration 4050000976), and registered supports are delivered from our Mitchell office. You can check our registration on the NDIS Provider Register (opens in new tab) . Registration covers specific support types, so ask us which supports you need. If you are new to the NDIS, see how to check your eligibility (opens in new tab) .
ORS is not a crisis service. If you or someone you care for is in immediate danger, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or see our crisis contacts.
Find Us
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Accessibility
Step-free entry and lift via Darling Street, with accessible parking there.
