Fees

Chirnside Park Speech Pathology is a private practice and fees apply for our services. 

The following is the current fee schedule effective May 2017:

Clinic Based Services
Initial Consultation up to 1 hour: $165
Additional assessment session 1 hour: $140
Therapy session 45 minutes: $110
Therapy session 30 minutes: $80

Preschool/School Visits
By arrangement only. Travel fees may apply. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

FACHSIA/HCWA Services
These services incur an additional cost to cover processing fees by the administrator. 
Initial Consultation up to 1 hour: $205
Additional assessment or therapy session 1 hour: $150
Therapy session 45 minutes: $120
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​NDIS Services 
Chirnside Park Speech Pathology are able to see clients who are self managing or agency managing their funds.
​We are unable to see clients whose funds are NDIA managed.

Reports
Additional charges apply if a written report is required, to cover the clinician's time. The fee will depend on the purpose of the report and amount of detail required (e.g. funding application, Autism diagnosis, detailed analysis of errors and specific goals)
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Payment Methods
All accounts must be settled at the time of consultation. 
​Accepted payment methods are: cash or credit card only. We are unable to accept cheque or Eftpos/debit cards.


Funding Options

HCWA/ FaHCSIA
Chirnside Park Speech Pathology provides services for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder funded under the HCWA package,  FaHCSIA funding.

Private Health Insurance​
Some private Health Fund extras cover speech pathology services, please check with your provider to determine your cover.

Medicare
Some clients may be eligible for a partial Medicare Rebate for up to 5 sessions per year under the Chronic Disease Management plan. The Medicare website advises this plan is for those with a chronic medical condition defined as:
" one that has been, or is likely to be, present for at least 6 months"  and  "If you need treatment from 2 or more health professionals, your doctor may also put a Team Care Arrangement plan in place for you." 
Please speak to your GP regarding your eligibility for this rebate.