Government Initiatives

The Speech & OT Centre can deliver assessment and intervention (therapy) services through a number of rebates and Government initiatives, including:

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. The NDIS helps people with a disability to: access mainstream services and supports, access community services and supports, maintain informal support arrangements, and receive reasonable and necessary funded supports.We are NDIS registered so we can accept plan, self or NDIS managed clients.
For more information, visit this website: www.ndis.gov.au

Private Health Insurance: We are registered with all major health funds, and our fees can be claimed back through your Private Health Fund. We recommend you check your level of cover with your Health Fund to discuss your individual situation.

Chronic Medical Condition and complex care needs (formerly known as EPC): Children with a complex or chronic medical condition which requires ongoing care may be entitled to 5 partially funded sessions through Medicare each calendar year. Patients must have a Management Plan prepared by their GP. For more information, visit this website: health.gov.au

Helping Children with Autism Medicare Rebates: Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), prior to their 13th birthday, may be entitled to up to 4 sessions for Allied Health assessments and 20 sessions for Allied Health intervention. For more information, visit this website: health.gov.au