Funding options
Funding options
There are many ways in which funding can support your child access our services.
NDIS Funding
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to provide financial support to people with a disability to allow them to access necessary services to support their functioning and development.
For further information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme, including determining if you or your child may be able to receive funding for services through the scheme, please refer to the NDIS website:
Chronic Disease Management Plan
A Chronis disease management plan (CDMP) , previously known as the Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC), and is often still referred to as an EPC by doctors and allied health professionals. This plan is available to anyone “with at least one medical condition that has been (or is likely to be) present for at least six months and provides a rebate for five sessions annually of allied health services (which include occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and psychology). The current rebate is $55.10 per session.
For more information about eligibility, please discuss with your GP or refer to the website below:
Chronic Disease Management Plan
Private Health Insurance
Many private health insurance plans cover Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services (typically listed on “Options” policies). Please contact your private health fund directly to determine what your policy provides you and their individual claiming process. We do not utilise HICAPS at our clinic.