Pricing
Care Speech Pathology offers a range of services aimed at helping children to develop their communication skills. We provide assessments and therapy for children aged 0-18 years, with a focus on individualised care. We recognise that every child is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of each child. Below, you'll find all of our fees for therapy sessions and assessments. For more information about our pricing, or to book an appointment, please contact us.
Initial Consultation
$180
The Initial Consultation is your first meeting with the Speech Pathologist and an opportunity to discuss your concerns and any initial goals for therapy. The Speech Pathologist will start by gathering important background information from you before commencing the assessment process. In some instances, a Subsequent Consultation may also be required to complete the assessment in full.
Please note that in accordance with Speech Pathology Australia requirements, in most cases a written Summary of Findings or Comprehensive Assessment Report is recommended for new clients. More information about these documents and their costs are set out below.
Written Documentation
Summary of Findings - $135
A Summary of Findings is a one-page outline provided to the client at the completion of the assessment process. This documents the client’s attendance at a Speech Pathology service and provides a brief overview of results. A Summary of Findings does not replace, nor resemble, a Comprehensive Assessment Report, which is the recommended document for the purposes of communicating with teachers, stakeholders and/or other health professionals.
Comprehensive Assessment Report - $270
A Comprehensive Assessment Report is the recommended mode of documentation for all new clients and outlines the Speech Pathologist’s findings in full. It includes all scores and results from formal testing, a thorough description of all areas of concern, an interpretation of findings (including any relevant diagnosis, if applicable) and a detailed summary of recommendations.
Subsequent Consultations
Standard - $180
Standard Consultations are regular meetings with your Speech Pathologist that take place weekly or fortnightly following the Initial Consultation. The purpose of these sessions is to provide active intervention for the concerns identified. The number of Standard Consultations required differs from client to client and largely depends on the individual’s rate of progress. The Speech Pathologist will work with you to plan the frequency of these sessions before getting started.
Short - $135
Short Consultations are check-in meetings with your Speech Pathologist that typically take place after a successful period of active intervention. These sessions are focused on reviewing the client’s progress and, where needed, implementing small changes for continued success. In some instances, where endorsed by the Speech Pathologist, Short Consultations may also be utilised for providing active intervention.
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Financial Assistance
Medicare
You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $53.80 per session for up to 5 sessions using a Chronic Disease Management plan issued by a General Practitioner (GP). Please note that there are a number of specific requirements for a Chronic Disease Management plan and your eligibility remains at the sole discretion of the GP.
Private Health
You may be eligible for a private health rebate for Speech Pathology depending on your policy and your insurer. We encourage you to contact your provider to find out more about your family’s entitlements before getting started with regular consultations. Care Speech Pathology helps you to fast-track the claiming process by issuing an instant receipt for same-day private health submissions.
NDIS
If Care Speech Pathology believes you or your child meets eligibility criteria for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, we may discuss this with you and assist you in lodging an application. Participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme are able to access Speech Pathology services at no out-of-pocket expense. Read more about the National Disability Insurance Scheme here.
