Helpful Information
Below you will find some information on rebates and funding. Take a look to see if you might be able to access financial support for your speech pathology appointments.
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There are also fact sheets available below to read if you wish to find out more information about speech pathologists and their services.
Rebates & Funding
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
We offer assessment and treatment for Plan Managed or Self Managed NDIS participants, or for people seeking funding. We provide assistance with writing reports for planning meetings which will incur an extra fee. To find out more information about the NDIS click here.
DVA
If you have a DVA card you may be eligible for fully funded speech pathology services. There will be no out of pocket expense. We require your GP to write a referral letter for us and to complete a D904 form.
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https://www.dva.gov.au/about-us/dva-forms/d0904-dva-request/referral-voucher
Chronic Disease Management Plan
Private Health Insurance
People who have private health insurance may be eligible for a rebate. Please check with your insurer to find out if you are covered.
Home Care Packages
If you have a Home Care Package you may be eligible for speech pathology services. Check with your package provider to see if you will be covered
Fact Sheets
What is a Speech Pathologist?
A Speech Pathologist can work in either the public or private sector. They are able to assess, diagnose and treat a range of communication and swallowing disorders. Communication includes speech, social skills, voice, literacy, reading, writing, comprehension and expression of language.
Swallowing
Is an essential part of our daily lives. We swallow up to 900 times each day. It starts from the moment we smell and look at our food to the moment it reaches our stomach. Speech Pathologists works with the oral phase of swallowing (in the mouth) and the pharyngeal phase of swallowing (in the throat).