Referrals

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Puggles Speech Therapy generally accepts referrals for children aged 0-8 years on NDIS plans (self managed or plan managed), Medicare GP Management Plans and those who are privately funded.

You do not need a referral to access our service so just enquire with me here.

If you are a health practioner and want to send us a referral please click here.

Fee schedule 2024-25

NDIS funded services

  • Initial Assessment Session - $193.99

  • General follow-up appointment - $193.99 45 minutes face to face with therapist, 15 minutes administration allowance

  • Reports - $193.99 per hour

  • Travel - NDIS travel fee for home visits are charged in accordance with the NDIS Modified Monash Map and are billed at 5 minute intervals.

Private / medicare funded services

  • Initial Assessment Session - $200 - 45 - 60 minute initial includes a brief summary of findings and letter to GP (if required)

  • Follow-up appointments

    • 30 minutes - $95

    • 45 minutes - $142.5

    • 60 minutes - $190

Cancellation policy
I am aware that sometimes things happen and children can get sick unexpectedly. I will do my best to fill the time if you cancel at short notice, however if I cannot fill the time you will be charged a cancellation fee. Failure to attend a session without notification will result in 100% of the fee being charged.

What is short notice? Cancellations less than 2 business days prior to the appointment time.

Funding to access Speech Pathology services

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - I am able to provide services to Self-Managed and Plan Managed NDIS participants. Service agreements are made between Puggles Speech Therapy and the participant.

Medicare - Ask your GP if you are eligible for an Allied Health Medicare Rebate. There are 2 types:

1.  Speech Pathology services for Chronic Disease Management 

2. Speech Pathology services for People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Descent 

If eligible you can access 5 sessions per calendar year where you pay the full private paying fee and then submit your paid invoices to Medicare for a rebate. The rebate is currently $60.35. Your must have visited the GP for this before a rebate can be claimed from Medicare.

Private Health Insurance - Speech Pathology Services are rebatable under certain ancillary tables of private health funds. If you do have private health insurance, you may be eligible for a rebate, depending on your type of cover. 

Please contact your health fund for more information.