Understand your brain health
Memory concerns can feel unsettling, but they do not necessarily mean dementia. Changes in memory and concentration can happen for many reasons, and in many cases there are practical, evidence-based steps that can help.
Brainy Activ Precision is a GP-led assessment designed to give you a clearer understanding of your current brain health, identify factors that may be contributing to your concerns, and guide what you can do to support your brain health.
You are welcome to bring a family member or someone close to you for perspective and support during the assessment.
Who we help
Brainy Activ Precision may be suitable if:
Brain health risk factors
A number of common medical conditions and lifestyle factors are associated with an increased risk of dementia over time. Many of these affect blood flow to the brain, how the body processes energy, sleep quality, or how actively the brain is used and engaged. Over time, these factors can contribute to gradual changes in memory and other cognitive functions.
Importantly, many of these factors can be identified and improved. Addressing them early is an important part of protecting brain health over the long term.
Common medical conditions and risk factors include:
How the clinic works
Pre-Assessment
Clarify your concerns and provide important medical and lifestyle information before your appointment.
Complete pre-assessment formGP brain health consultation (45 minutes)
A comprehensive GP consultation reviewing memory or concentration concerns, medical history, and individual risk factors
GP Review appointment (45 minutes)
Your results are explained clearly and brought together into a practical, individualised plan.
Ongoing support
The broader Brainy Activ programs may also help you put recommendations into practice through evidence-informed strategies that support brain health over time.
COMING SOON: Build your brain health
Blueprint helps turn brain health knowledge into practical everyday action. With clear guidance, simple tools, and expert support, it gives you structure, confidence, and practical momentum.
- Focus on what matters
- Build sustainable
- Tap into tools and expert guidance
Strengthen your brain health
A purpose-built exercise program supporting brain health and healthy ageing through evidence based, gamified exercise
- Brain-specific exercise prescription
- Supports cognitive resilience and independence
- Progress you can feel
Neuropsychology assessment
The type of assessment recommended will depend on the person’s current situation and the concern being explored. For most people, the recommended appointment is a 90-minute cognitive assessment, with additional time for feedback and preparation of a detailed report. In total, this involves more than two hours of neuropsychology time. A more comprehensive assessment may be recommended where symptoms are more significant, complex, or require further diagnostic clarification.
Neuropsychology assessments are conducted by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Natalie Grima
Fees
Bluff Road Medical is a private-billing medical clinic. Costs vary depending on your individual assessment and which investigations or referrals are recommended. Please contact reception on (03) 9598 6244 for detailed fee information before your appointment.
Costs listed below are indicative out-of-pocket or private fees where applicable. Your GP will discuss any recommended investigations or referrals with you before they are arranged.
Pricing information
| Service | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| GP Consultations | 2 × 45-minute consultations, including initial assessment and review | $348 per 45-minute consultation, with Medicare rebate $125.10. Out-of-pocket: $222.90 |
| Blood Tests | Tailored to your assessment, including routine and specialised investigations where appropriate | Baseline tests are generally covered by Medicare Additional specialised tests may be discussed during your consultation |
| MRI Brain |
MRI brain scan to assess for structural changes relevant to memory and brain health
|
$290 |
| Neurocognitive Assessment | 2+ hours total, including a 90-minute cognitive assessment with a neuropsychologist, feedback on findings, and a detailed report | $550. More comprehensive assessment options may be recommended in some cases where clinically indicated |
| Auditory Cognitive Assessment | Assessment of hearing and its impact on cognitive function | $180, with rebate $54.95 Out-of-pocket cost: $125.05 |
More information about Brainy Activ Precision
What conditions can affect brain health?
Many of these factors can be identified and acted on.
This is why Brainy Activ Precision looks beyond thinking symptoms alone. We consider the broader health picture to help identify factors that may be contributing to current changes, and opportunities to support long-term brain health:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor sleep, such as insomnia and sleep apnoea
- Diabetes
- Higher weight or metabolic syndrome
- Smoking
- Excess alcohol use
- Physical inactivity
- Hearing loss
- Vision loss
- Depression
- Social isolation
- Traumatic brain injury
- Air pollution
- Lower levels of education
What investigations might be recommended?
The aim is to identify factors that may be contributing to memory or changes in your thinking, with the goal of creating a clear management plan tailored to your needs and goals.
What is a neuropsychology assessment?
A neuropsychological assessment can help clarify whether changes are consistent with normal ageing, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or other reversible factors such as mood, sleep, medical conditions, or medications. Your GP will discuss whether it is appropriate for your situation.
Neuropsychology assessments are conducted by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Natalie Grima
Who is involved in Brainy Activ Precision?
Dr Michael Holland is a GP with expertise in proactive brain health prevention, and the medical drivers of memory and cognitive change. In Brainy Activ Precision, he delivers the GP assessment, evaluates key medical and lifestyle factors, arranges targeted investigations as needed, and coordinates the appropriate next steps. Read More
Dr Natalie Grima is a clinical neuropsychologist who provides compassionate, evidence-based cognitive assessment. Her areas of interest include neurocognitive assessment for dementia, mild cognitive impairment, concussion, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological and mental health conditions. Natalie also contributes to Brainy Activ Blueprint, helping shape education and practical strategies for people with memory concerns, mild cognitive impairment, or early cognitive change. Read More
What is Brainy Activ Protect?
Brainy Activ Protect is the exercise-based support pathway within Brainy Activ, delivered with MedHP. It provides structured, supervised exercise programs designed to support brain health through strength training, aerobic exercise, balance and coordination, and dual-task training.
Where appropriate, Protect may be recommended as part of your plan to help support brain health, physical function, confidence, and long-term independence.
Sam Waley is an exercise physiologist at MedHP and leads the Brainy Activ Protect program. He supports patients to build safe, structured exercise habits tailored to their health, fitness, and confidence. Through Brainy Activ Protect, Sam helps translate brain health recommendations into practical movement, strength, balance, and conditioning programs that support long-term function, independence, and wellbeing.
What is Brainy Activ Blueprint?
What is the pre-assessment form?
This helps your GP understand your concerns before the consultation and make better use of the appointment time. A family member or support person can help complete the form, and they are encouraged to attend the appointment with you.
The form does not make a diagnosis by itself. It helps guide the consultation and identify which areas may need closer attention.
Can a family member or support person be involved?
They can also help complete the pre-assessment form, and attend the consultation if the patient is comfortable with this.
What costs should I expect?
Do you have a privacy policy?
Is Brainy Activ Precision involved in research?
If research opportunities become available, participation will be optional. Your care will not be affected if you choose not to participate. Any research involving patient information would only occur with appropriate consent, privacy safeguards, and ethics approval where required.
