Fees, Funding Options and Terms

Please phone the clinic on 03 5427 3309 or Rhonda Hill on 0419 323 095 to discuss our services or to make an appointment. 

We require 2 business days notice for cancellations or rescheduling. 

Late cancellation fees do apply.

NDIS

Woodend Paediatric Speech Pathology provides services to self-managed and plan-managed NDIS clients.

Private Health Fund Rebates

If you have private health extras cover, you may be eligible for a rebate.  Please check with your health fund. Medical expenses in excess of $2000 attract an income tax rebate of 20%.  We recommend you retain all your health care receipts.

Medicare Rebates

All Speech Pathologists at WPSP are registered with Medicare. 

Chronic Disease Management Program (formerly known as EPC plan)
Children with complex care needs may be eligible for a Medicare Rebate for up to 5 Speech Pathology visits per year. Children may be eligible if they require services from more than one medical or allied health practitioner (e.g. Speech Pathology + Psychology, Occupational therapy, Audiology, or Medical Specialist). Ask your GP for more information about your eligibility for a CDM plan.

Helping Children with Autism and Better Start Initiative
Children with Autism and specific disabilities may also be referred for Speech Pathology assessment and/or treatment under Medicare. The maximum number of therapy sessions is 20. A Medicare rebate applies to these sessions.

Referrals
Referrals for the 20 sessions under the Helping Children with Autism and Better Start Initiative must be obtained before your child’s 13th birthday. Treatment sessions must be completed before your child turns 15.

Discuss a referral with your Paediatrician or Psychiatrist (for referral under Helping Children with Autism) and your Paediatrician or GP (for referral under the Better Start Initiative).  

DSS Funding

WPSP is a registered provider of services through the DSS schemes for Helping Children with Autism and the Better Start Initiative.

Helping Children with Autism
Children under the age of 7 years with a diagnosis of Autism are eligible for funding from the Department of Social Services (DSS) under the Helping Children with Autism initiative. 

Please contact us for a current fee schedule and to discuss what funding options may be available to support your child’s access to speech pathology services.

Payments

Payment is appreciated on the day of service and can be made via EFTPOS or direct debit.

Privacy

Your child’s speech pathology file is a confidential document. We will seek your permission to release any information concerning your child to others involved in his/her care.  Please request a copy of our Privacy Policy if you require further information.

Feedback

WPSP strives to provide a high-quality speech pathology service. If you have concerns about any aspect of our service, please discuss this directly with business owner Rhonda Hill.  Your feedback is always appreciated and helps us to improve our high-quality service.  Please request a copy of our Complaints Management and/or our Client Services policy if you require further information.