Costs:

Speech Pathology services are based on the NDIS base rate of $193.99/hour.

Face-to-face consultations include documentation and communication with relevant clinicians after the session.

  • Initial Consultation $194.00

  • Subsequent sessions @ $194.00/hr

    • Therapy (45 mins) $145.00

    • Therapy (30 mins) $97.00

    • Advanced Practice: Instrumental Assessment of swallowing

      • $360.00 with $110.00 rebate if referred by ENT.

        • Includes thorough Speech Pathology Instrumental Assessment AND Ear Nose and Throat consultation

        • Specialist equipment (nasendoscopy) is used to provide detailed swallowing/functional upper airway assessment

        • Biofeedback and more accurate therapeutic direction can be achieved

        • Detailed report is provided (up to >1.5 hrs of additional analysis, consultation, reporting)

        • DVD/USB/Dropbox recording on request

        • Necessary on-referrals made using this detailed instrumental assessment

Funding Options

✔️ Medicare: Bulk Billing with GP referrals for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clients, or those with Chronic Disease Management Plans

✔️ NDIS: NDIS plan and self-managing clients

✔️ DVA

✔️ Health Insurance: Check with your health insurance provider for extras covering Speech Pathology