Please note all fees are based on the NDIS hourly rate of $193.99. Services with an (*) have additional billable time allowed for in our pricing for planning, preparation and note taking.
Individual Sessions - OT/Speech Therapy/Dietetics
| Service | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation with written report* | 1 hour | $436.48 |
| Subsequent Clinic Session* | 1 hour | $242.49 |
| Subsequent Clinic Session* | 45 minutes | $193.99 |
| Subsequent Clinic Session* | 30 minutes | $145.49 |
| Therapy Assistant | 1 hour | $86.79 |
| Therapy with food session (including food)* | 1 hour | $258 |
Feeding Program
OT/Speech Therapy/Dietetics
| Service | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Feeding Session (including food) | 45 minute | $258 |
| Individual Feeding Session (including food) | 1 hour | $290.99 |
Reports
Reports are required for many purposes including for NDIS funding and assessments. They typically take between 1-4 hours. Reports will be charged on an individual basis depending on how long they take to write.
For example, a 2.5 hour assessment report would be calculated as $193.99 x 2.5 hours with a total cost of $484.98
| Service | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Report (per hour) | 1 hour | $193.99 |
Travel to Outreach Visits
| Service | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Provider travel – labour costs | Minimum 5 minutes. Maximum of 30 minutes one-way or 60 minutes return | $15.52 - $193.99 |
Non-face-to-face / General Services
| Service | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Charge dependent on time taken to complete additional requested task greater than 15 minutes | 15 minutes + charged per every 5 minutes | $48.50 + increment |
Assessments
Please contact reception or ask your therapist for pricing
| Discipline | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | Comprehensive OT assessment Dysgraphia (handwriting) assessment Functional capacity assessment Sensory profile |
| Speech Therapy | Speech, language and literacy assessment Speech and language assessment Literacy assessment ASD assessment |
| Feeding / Dietetics | Feeding assessment Nutritional assessment Food diary analysis |
Financial Support for Therapy Services
There are a range of financial supports to assist you to access therapy services.
NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is an insurance support scheme of the Australian
Government that funds costs associated with disability. As a private practice, The Therapy Place, is pleased to support NDIS clients. Although we are not a registered NDIS provider, we are still able to provide the same level of service to NDIS self-managed or plan-managed clients and are required to adhere to the NDIS Code of Conduct. If you have questions as to whether
your are eligible please contact the NDIA directly.
Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP)
You may be eligible for a CDMP (also called an Enhanced Primary Care Plan or EPC). You can use the CDMP plan for 5 individual allied health sessions and will be rebated a certain amount per visit by Medicare. This amount will increase if you are over the safety net. This can be used for OT, Speech Therapy and Dietetics.
Better Access to Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
Many of our occupational therapists are registered to provide services under a MHCP. With a Mental Health Plan you would be able to claim for up to 20 OT sessions a year. A referral is required by either your GP or paediatrician. You will receive a Medicare rebate for a certain amount for each session which will increase if you are over the safety net.
Private Health Care
Check with your individual fund to see if you have ‘Extras’ cover for Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy or Dietetics. The fund may reimburse a certain amount of your OT fee. Most private health claims can be processed on the spot using our HICAPS system.