About
Able Up is a registered NDIS provider offering specialist psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. We support individuals with complex needs through structured, evidence‑based, and outcome‑focused care. Our work is systemic and relational, focusing on emotional regulation, adaptive functioning, and meaningful functional outcomes across daily life and relationships. We collaborate closely with families, Support Coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure clear communication, coordinated intervention, and high‑quality reporting that supports accurate assessment and effective NDIS planning.
Why Choose Able Up
Able Up provides clinically governed psychological support for NDIS participants with complex needs. Our services are guided by structured clinical governance, evidence‑based practice, and a commitment to reliable, outcome‑focused care. All interventions are overseen by a senior Clinical Psychologist, ensuring consistent quality, risk management, and clinically led telehealth delivery. Services are available via Telehealth or In‑Person appointments, ensuring accessible and flexible support for participants with complex needs. We specialise in high‑complexity presentations, including ADHD, Autism, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural challenges. Our reporting is NDIS‑ready, clear, and aligned with functional goals, supporting effective planning, funding decisions, and coordinated care. Intervention is structured, formulation‑based, and grounded in comprehensive assessment and measurable therapeutic outcomes.
All services are clinically governed by a senior Clinical Psychologist, ensuring
high-quality, consistent, and evidence-based care across all programs. Able Up is not a generic support provider. Our model is built around clinical formulation, structured intervention, and measurable outcomes
NDIS Provider Number: 4053453637
Our Leadership
Francesco and Ilaria lead Able Up with a shared vision: to deliver high-quality, ethical, and outcome-focused psychological services for individuals with disabilities and complex support needs.
Clinical Psychologist, AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor & Co-Director of Able Up
Francesco Cataldo
Francesco Cataldo, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist, AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor, and Co-Director of Able Up. He provides the clinical leadership of the organisation and oversees service quality, intervention planning, and clinical governance across all programs. Francesco has extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families with complex and high-needs presentations, including developmental, behavioural, emotional, trauma-related, and psychosocial difficulties. His work is grounded in evidence-based psychological practice, systemic intervention, and outcome-focused care. He has particular expertise in psychological assessment, functional capacity evaluation, NDIS reporting, and complex case formulation, with a strong focus on delivering clinically rigorous and practical recommendations aligned with participant goals. In addition to his clinical work, Francesco actively contributes to professional supervision, workforce development, and innovation in digital and Telehealth-based psychological care.
Intake & Participant Services Coordinator
Ilaria Cattaneo
Ilaria Cattaneo is the Intake & Participant Service Coordinator at Able UP, supporting participants and families throughout their journey with our service.
She is often the first point of contact for new enquires and assist with intake, referrals, services coordination, appointments, and ongoing communication. Ilaria works closely with participants, families, support coordinators, and the clinical team to ensure that service are organised efficiently and tailored to each participant's needs.
With a strong background in healthcare and administration, Ilaria brings a warm, organised, and responsive approach to participant support She helps ensure a smooth experience from the initial enquiry through to ongoing service delivery, making it easier for participants and their support networks to access the care they need.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This service is not suitable for emergencies. For immediate support, contact Lifeline: 13 11 14