October 2026
At Umbo, we’re a social enterprise who exists to lower wait times to allied health services across Australia. As all of our clinicians work online, we’re able to offer low wait times to our clients.
Please note that these estimated wait times provide general indications only and are not guaranteed. Actual wait times are dependent on a number of factors including the speciality area required, client availability and time taken to complete forms.
We will contact you within 2 business days of receiving your referral and aim to get your free trial booked in if requested. After that the typical wait time until the first appointment is:
Occupational Therapy (children): 2 – 4 weeks
Occupational Therapy (adults): 2 – 4 weeks
Speech Pathology (children): 3 – 4 weeks
Speech Pathology (adults): 2 – 4 weeks
Home Modification and Assistive Technology Assessments: 4 – 6 weeks
Functional Capacity Assessments: 4 – 6 weeks
Mental Health Occupational Therapy (adults and children 12 years and over): 4 – 6 weeks
Mental Health Assessments (adults and children 12 years and over): 3 – 4 weeks
Supported Independent Living Assessments: 4 – 6 weeks