we provide a detailed description of costs in the interest of transparency
Therapeutic Services Pricing and Transparency
Therapeutic services
Direct services (individual). The hourly rate is charged for direct minutes, as well as preparation (10 minutes per session) and documentation time (10 minutes per session). If you require a cost estimate please contact us.
Hourly rate
The service includes direct time, consultation time, preparation, and session documentation, which are essential components for community information services. Reports and documentation can be provided upon request and are billed at the hourly rate.
Travel rate
Travel time to your destination is calculated hourly, similar to how community information services provide timely updates on local resources.
Non labour items - travel
Education Seminars/Professional Development
Providing tailored education to teams, stakeholders, parent communication training, AAC, and other areas of practice as requested. In person or telehealth presentations can be designed on request. Certificates of attendance and learning hours can be provided upon request.
Hourly Rate
Delivery of education seminars can be conducted either face to face or via telepractice, catering to various community information services needs.
Preparation of Seminar
A general guide for education seminars suggests that approximately 3 hours of preparation time is needed for every 1 hour seminar.
Video Recordings of Seminars
When provided on telepractice, participants receive a copy of the education seminars.
Group Therapy
Group therapy services run as needed to meet the needs of our community. Please contact us if you are interested in participating in a group therapy approach.
Hanen™ Programs
Information for caregivers interested in accessing community information services about the Hanen™ It Takes Two to Talk or More Than Words programs. Costs for these education seminars are distributed between participants. Hanen programs require a parental commitment to attend group training workshops for a period of 13 weeks. Additionally, NDIS, Medicare, and Private Health can be utilised per session to help offset speech therapy costs.
Peer groups
Our community information services offer peer sessions for both kids and adults, with a focus on education seminars and support. The hourly rate for these sessions is split evenly among participants.
Travel
Travel time to your destination.
Non labour travel costs
Community Information Services
We can provide free information and guidance via email for community members about child development, NDIS, Medicare, other funding options, changes to government programs/policies, and advocacy opportunities throughout the year at local community hubs. See our blog for updates on when you can drop in.
Kindergarten Screeners
Group speech and language screenings are available at community daycare and kindergarten centres upon request, along with community information services to assist families. Additionally, pure tone hearing screening (screener only) is offered for children over 4.
Community drop ins
Drop-in sessions are held in community spaces throughout the Sunshine Coast and Hinterlands.
Reports and Documentation
Types of reports include assessment summary reports, including but not limited to: NDIS progress reports, Work-cover assessment reports, mealtime management plans, resource development and letters of recommendation. Please contact us for an estimate if you are unsure about what you need.
Hourly Rate
A general guide to work from includes the following: A simple 3-5 page assessment report, which typically takes approximately 1.5-2 hours. Comprehensive assessment reports that include goals, recommendations, funding amounts, and more take around 3-5 hours to complete. Additionally, simple resources like visuals can take between 0.5 and 2 hours to prepare.
Funding options
NDIS
Private Health Insurance
Medicare Rebates
- self and plan managed
- aligned with up to date price guide
Medicare Rebates
Private Health Insurance
Medicare Rebates
- Referral from GP required with a Chronic Conditions Management Plan (GPCCMP)
- Rebate of $61.80
Private Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance
- Check with your provider to see if they cover speech-language therapy services.
Workcover
Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
Private Health Insurance
- registered workcover provider
Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
- GP referral required
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