Fee Schedule
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Direct Services: $193.99 per hour
Includes all assessment and therapy appointments. Covers meetings (e.g., care team meetings, ILP reviews, NDIS reviews) and training provided as part of a therapy plan. Appointments are typically 60 minutes long (45 minutes face-to-face, 15 minutes for planning, note-keeping, and administration).
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Indirect Services: $193.99 per hour
Includes writing reports (e.g., NDIS end-of-plan reports, assessment reports). Covers phone calls or letters to other professionals exceeding 15 minutes. Includes resource creation (e.g., visual supports) and device programming/maintenance.
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Travel: $3.23 per kilometre
Charged per kilometre from our clinic at Unit 4, 6 Montford Cres, LYNEHAM ACT 2602. Travel is charged in one direction only.
Note: All fees are subject to change on July 1 or when updates to NDIS guidelines come into effect. We will inform you of any changes.
Public system supports
Many children aged 0-6 in the ACT can access services through the Child Development Service (CDS) at no cost.
Eligibility:
- Aged 0-6
- Reside in the ACT
- Do not have an NDIS plan
For more information, visit the CDS website.
Medicare rebates
We accept referrals from GPs for Medicare-rebated services under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan.
- Rebate: $55.10 per appointment (up to 5 appointments per calendar year).
- Gap Fee: You pay the remainder of the fee out of pocket.
- Payment Process: Pay the full fee at the time of the appointment. We can process your rebate automatically if you have registered your bank details with Medicare.
Discuss CDM plan eligibility with your GP.
Private health insurance rebates
We accept private health insurance rebates.
- Coverage: Review your ‘extras’ cover to see if speech pathology is included. Rebates vary by provider and level of cover.
- Rebate Amount: Typically between $50-$80 per appointment (limited number of appointments per year).
- Payment Process: Pay the full fee at the time of the appointment. We can process many rebate claims automatically through Medipass.
NDIS coverage
We are a registered NDIS provider and accept all funding management options:
- Self-Managed: Pay the full fee at the time of the appointment and process your claim via the myplace portal.
- Plan-Managed: Provide your plan manager’s details. We will invoice your plan manager directly and provide you with a statement every three months.
If funding runs out, consider Medicare or private health insurance options.
Private pay
- Fee: Pay the full fee at the time of the appointment.
- Fee Schedule: Available on our website.
Payments for school & community visits
- Payment: Provide credit card details for payment at the time of the appointment.
- Travel Fees: Included as per our fee schedule.
Payments for telehealth services
- Payment Process: We will contact you to arrange payment after your appointment.
- Payment Processor: Medipass. Payment instructions will be provided by our administrative team, available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Cancellations
- Notice: Notify us of cancellations at least two business days in advance. Failure to do so will incur a 100% fee.
- No-Shows: If you miss two or more appointments or less than 70% of booked appointments, we may discharge you from our service.
- Our Commitment: We prepare thoroughly for each appointment and limit client numbers to ensure quality. “No shows” and late cancellations affect our ability to provide quality care.
Money Owing and Overdue Accounts
- Suspension of Services: Services will be suspended if money owing is more than 7 days overdue or if you owe $500 or more.
For more details, visit our Clinic Policies.