Funding / Referrals

Referral Options:

Self-referred clients
GPs 
NDIS self managed participants
NDIS plan managers
ENT
Gastrointerologists
Neurologists
Other allied health professionals

Funding Options:

Self-funded
  • You pay the full fee
Medicare Rebate
  • Ask your GP for a chronic condition management plan (GPCCMP)
  • Gives you up to 5 sessions
  • You get back up to $61.80 per session
Private Health Care
  • Check with your health fund provider before your session
Home Care Package (HCP)
  • Check with your HCP provider before your session
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
  • Available for Gold Card holders and some White Card holders
NDIS Participants (Self-managed or Plan-managed)
  • Must have funding in:
  • Capacity Building Supports → Improved Daily Living (for therapy for communication or swallowing)
  • Core Supports → Assistance with Daily Life (for swallowing, meal planning, or mealtime support)

Fee Schedule:

Effective from: 01 / 07 / 2025
Base Hourly Rate:

$190 (this is under the NDIS hourly price limit for SP services)
I will always discuss, disclose and agree upon all fees and costs with you prior to your appointment.

Assessment Services

Initial Assessment (60 mins) – $190
Comprehensive Assessment (90 mins) – $285
Extended Assessment (120 mins) – $380
(includes case history, formal/informal assessment, initial recommendations, and discussion of therapy plan)

Therapy Sessions

Initial Assessment (60 mins) – $190
Comprehensive Assessment (90 mins) – $285
Extended Assessment (120 mins) – $380
(includes case history, formal/informal assessment, initial recommendations, and discussion of therapy plan)

Reports, Letters & Care Planning

Progress Report / Summary Letter – $95 (up to 30 mins)
Comprehensive Report (e.g., NDIS, school, medical) – $190 per hour (minimum $190)
Care Planning & Case Conferences (with other professionals) – $190 per hour

Travel (NDIS-aligned charges)

Travel time: $95.00 per hour (50% of standard rate).
Prorated for partial hours (e.g. $47.50 for 30 minutes).
Kilometre reimbursement: $1.00 per km travelled.These charges align with NDIS 2025–26 Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits

Funding & Rebates

See funding options above

Cancellation Policy

More than 48 hours’ notice: No charge.
Less than 48 hours’ notice: 50% Session fee applies
Non-attendance without notice: Full session fee applies.
Exceptions may apply in cases of illness or emergency.

Notes

Fees are reviewed annually.
All charges are GST-free (speech pathology is GST-exempt as a recognised allied health service).
Invoices are payable on the day of service unless otherwise arranged.
I accept payments via Tyro Health including EFTPOS/Card Payments (incl AMEX and Contacless), Medicare Easyclaim rebates, HICAPS (instant health insurance claims), and Bank Transfer via Tyro Health.

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