Comparison
Hey Sprout vs Therapy Connect
Therapy Connect is the closest direct comparison to what we do — online NDIS-funded speech, OT, and psychology across Australia. Here's an honest table of where we're different and where we're the same.
| Hey Sprout | Therapy Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Disciplines | Speech, OT, psychology | Speech, OT, psychology, dietetics, physio, PBS |
| Booking flow | Hold slot first, NDIS data later | Full referral form upfront |
| AHPRA # visible per page | Yes — on every condition + service page | No |
| Clinician byline + citations on condition pages | Yes — every condition page has a named reviewer + ≥3 citations | No |
| Multi-discipline intake | One intake, shared notes across clinicians | Separate referral per discipline |
| NDIS plan types | Plan-managed + self-managed | Plan-managed + self-managed |
| First-session wait time | Same week (within 5 working days) | Not stated publicly |
| Years operating | New (launching 2026) | 10+ years |
| Number of therapists | Small, hand-vetted team | Large multi-state team |
Where Therapy Connect is the better choice
If you want a large multi-state team with a long operating history and a wider service mix (dietetics, physio, positive behaviour support), Therapy Connect is more established than we are. We're new — that's a real trade-off.
Where we think we're a better fit
If you want the AHPRA registration number visible on every clinical page, a soft-confirm booking flow that doesn't ask for NDIS details before you have a slot, and a small hand-vetted team where our clinical lead (Hannah Chamberlain) reads every new enquiry herself — that's us.
For families who've been on a waitlist and are tired of paperwork before therapy, the way we run intake is the practical difference.
See if we're a fit.
We reply within 1 business day. No NDIS details needed to book.