Service Fees & Session Times
Assessments
$193.99 per hour
Kindly be informed that the pricing for assessment services may vary based on factors such as the duration of the assessment, report preparation, communication with involved parties, and feedback provided to parents.
The cost may also differ depending on the
extent of detail included in the report.
To learn more about pricing for the specific assessment you need, please contact Babble Bees. We'll be happy to provide you with a fee schedule to help you find the best option for
your child.
Therapy
$193.99 per hour
60 Minutes per session
Please note that quality therapy services involve not only direct therapy sessions but also non-direct activities such as documenting Progress Notes.
At Babble Bees, 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.
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.
Medicare
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.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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.
Private Health Insurance
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.