FEES & FUNDING

We offer services to private paying clients and NDIS participants with self-managed or plan-managed funding. If you are with a health fund, you may be able to claim a rebate depending on the service. Medicare rebates may also be available with a valid GP referral under a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP).

Therapy Sessions

We offer therapy to both private clients and NDIS participants. Session length and structure is the same across both, but the funding model and billing approach varies slightly.

· Private Clients: Private sessions are billed at $210 per hour, and this includes both therapy and associated admin (e.g., session notes, planning, and communication).

  • - 1 hour (45 mins therapy + 15 mins admin): $210

  • - 40 minutes (30 mins therapy + 10 mins admin): $135

  • - Home visits: Standard session rate + travel fee (based on time and distance)

· NDIS Participants: We follow the standard NDIS rate of $193.99 per hour for therapy services. Any additional time spent on reports, letters, goal setting, or team communication is charged separately, in line with NDIS billing guidelines.

  • - 1 hour (45 mins therapy + 15 mins admin): $193.99

  • - 40 minutes (30 mins therapy + 10 mins admin): $135

  • - Home visits: Standard session rate + travel fee (calculated based on travel time and distance in accordance with the latest NDIS pricing arrangements)

Assessments & Reports

· Private Clients:

  • - Comprehensive Communication Assessment & Report: $680
    (4.5 hours - includes assessment, feedback, and report writing)

  • - Progress reports and other documentation: $210 per hour

· NDIS Participants:

  • - All assessments and reports are billed at the NDIS standard rate of $193.99 per hour

Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP)

Clients referred under a valid CDMP from their GP may be eligible to claim a Medicare rebate of $58.30 per session, for up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year. At Forth Street Speech Pathology, CDMP sessions are billed as follows:

  • - Initial Consultation: $152
    (Rebate: $58.30 | Approx. out-of-pocket: $93.70)

  • - Standard Therapy Session: $77

  • (Rebate: $58.30 | Approx. out-of-pocket: $18.70)

A referral from your GP is required prior to the first session. A brief report will be sent to your GP after your initial and final sessions, in line with Medicare requirements. Please note: services provided under CDMP cannot be claimed through both Medicare and the NDIS.

This information is a general guide. If you’re unsure what applies to your situation, feel free to get in touch for a personalised quote based on your goals and support needs.