Service Fees and Programs
Please note that fees are charged in accordance with the NDIS pricing arrangements and price limits.
Assessments & Reports
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$193.99 per hour.
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Sometimes, a formal assessment is needed for diagnosis, school entry, or funding applications. If a doctor, specialist, or school has requested a written assessment, our therapists can guide you on the best type of assessment and who should complete it.
Assessments can be done as part of a multidisciplinary evaluation, where we collaborate with other professionals to help guide or provide opinions on a diagnosis. We can also complete assessments to support school funding applications.
Mobile Therapy
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$193.99 per hour.
Travel fees apply at the NDIS rate.
Our therapy sessions are conducted on a 45-minute face-to-face basis, with an additional 15 minutes allocated for recording session notes and/or receiving client/carer feedback.
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We offer mobile speech therapy at child care centres and kindergartens. School visits may be possible with school approval—parents will need to confirm permission with the school first. Please note that home visits are not currently available.
Initial Consultations
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$193.99 per hour.
Our therapy sessions are conducted on a 45-minute face-to-face basis, with an additional 15 minutes allocated for recording session notes and/or receiving client/carer feedback.
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An initial consultation is the first step in understanding your child’s communication needs. This session includes a case history review, informal observations, and a screening to identify strengths, challenges, and appropriate therapy goals.
The focus is on gathering key information to establish a baseline for intervention. After the consultation, families will have a clear understanding of their child’s needs and the next steps for therapy.
Online Therapy
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$193.99 per hour.
This will be conducted via telehealth.
Our therapy sessions are conducted on a 45-minute virtual face-to-face basis, with an additional 15 minutes allocated for recording session notes and/or receiving client/carer feedback.
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Our online therapy sessions provide flexible and effective support from the comfort of your home. Sessions are tailored to your child's needs, using engaging activities to support speech and language development.
Face-to-Face Therapy
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193.99 per hour.
Our therapy sessions are conducted on a 45-minute face-to-face basis, with an additional 15 minutes allocated for recording session notes and/or receiving client/carer feedback.
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After your initial session, your speech pathologist will discuss your treatment plan, recommended session frequency, and set joint therapy goals with you. Goals are reviewed approximately every term to track progress and ensure therapy remains aligned with your child’s needs. Sessions are engaging, evidence-based, and tailored to support meaningful communication outcomes.
Group Therapy
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Prices may vary.
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Our group therapy programs run during school holidays, focusing on social communication, early literacy, and other key skills in a fun and supportive environment. Click below to see our current group offerings.
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If your child can stay engaged for the full session, the assessment can usually be completed in one hour. If more time is needed, we can split it across multiple sessions.
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We have a guideline for the typical time and approximate costs. If the process is more complex and takes longer, the cost may vary. Our reception team can provide a fee breakdown.
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Existing families: Talk to your therapist about any deadlines for your report so we can plan ahead.
New families: If you need an assessment for funding, diagnosis, or another reason, contact our friendly admin team. They’ll help you book a time with one of our therapists and guide you through the next steps.
We generally require at least two weeks to write up reports, so please keep this in mind when booking.
FAQs About Assessments
Funding and Rebates
We recognise that paying for ongoing therapy costs can be expensive. The following options are available to assist with managing these costs and we encourage you to explore your eligibility on the schemes listed.
We recommend visiting Speech Pathology Australia's website under 'Speech pathology fees, rebates and funded programs' for further guidance.
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Under Medicare, there are several programs and initiatives that provide funding and rebates for speech therapy/pathology services outlined below:
Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan: Medicare provides rebates for individuals with chronic or complex conditions to access speech therapy. A referral from your GP and a prepared CDM Plan are required. Eligible patients can access up to five allied health service rebates per calendar year, reducing out of pocket pocket speech pathology costs for those sessions.
Follow-up Allied Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals can access up to ten allied health service rebates per year, including speech therapy, in addition to the services provided under the CDM program.
Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) Package: This program has been developed to facilitate the early diagnosis and treatment of children with autism. A child can be referred by a consultant paediatrician or psychiatrist for allied health services including speech pathology. Depending on your child’s circumstances, you may be eligible to receive Assessment and Therapy services, as well as funding or rebates through this program.
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NDIS provides funding support to eligible children with a disability or developmental delay that is reviewed annually. If you would like to learn more about the NDIS or verify your eligibility, please click on the following link.
Babble Bees is currently providing speech therapy services to NDIS participants that are plan-managed or self-managed. If your child is getting ready to access NDIS, your therapist can support you with your planning needs or requirements.
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Depending on your health insurance and your level of extras cover, you may be eligible to claim a rebate for your speech therapy sessions. Present your receipt to your private health fund and they will organise the rebate to your nominated account. Rebates and payment options vary between health funds, so please check in with your health fund.
