Fees
As of January 2022 – subject to change
Assessment -$180 for initial session (60 minutes)
Reports - Price Varies
An assessment report is optional and is provided on caregiver's request and incurs an additional cost.
NDIS Review and Functional Capacity Assessment
reports.
Please discuss with your therapist your report requirements.
Individual Therapy Session
30 minutes $80
45 minutes $120
60 minutes $160
Group Therapy Session
Price varies dependent on duration and number of
participants.
Payment
Payment is on the day of appointment.
For your convenience EFTPOS and HiCAPs facilities are available at the clinic for on the spot payment and claiming of Private Health and Medicare rebates.
Rebates
To assist families to access services the listed rebates are available.
Private Health Funds
Occupational Therapy sessions are claimable from most health care funds. Generally Occupational Therapy will need to be listed as an option on your health insurance policy for you to be covered and coverage varies between providers. For that reason we recommend that you contact your Private Health Insurer to find out what your rebate will be.
Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan
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Formerly the Enhanced Primary Health Care Plan.
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Individuals access the plan through their GP.
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5 allied health services per calendar year.
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Rebate of $55.10 per session available. *
Medicare Mental Health Plan
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Individuals access the plan through their GP.
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10 individual sessions available per calendar year. Initially your Doctor will refer you for six sessions and then after a review you may be eligible for four more sessions.
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Referral must specify “Occupational Therapy” or “Trina MacAdam” (our registered provider for mental health plans).
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Rebate of $77.80 per session available.*
Follow-up Allied Health Services for People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Descent
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Individuals access the plan through their GP.
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5 allied health sessions per calendar year in ADDITION to the Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan.
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Rebate of $55.10 per session available.*
Medicare Helping Children with Autism Initiative
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Individuals access this plan through their paediatrician or psychiatrist.
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20 allied health sessions can be accessed up until the child is 15 years old, provided the plan is in place before their 13th birthday.
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Rebate of $77.80 per session available.*
Medicare Better Start for Children with Disabilities
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Individuals access this plan through their GP.
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20 allied health sessions can be accessed up until the child is 15 years old, provided the plan is in place before their 13th birthday.
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Available for children with a range of diagnoses. Please refer to Better Start or Medicare Benefits Schedule of eligible diagnoses.
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Rebate of $77.80 per session available.*
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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Building Blocks OT 4 Kids is able to provide occupational therapy services to eligible families whose Capacity Building Supports funding is either self-managed or plan managed.
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Children 0-6 years may be able to access Early Childhood Early Intervention; whilst older children may be able to access Therapeutic Supports under NDIS.
* Disclaimer: Please refer to the Medicare Benefits Schedule and NDIS website to confirm rebates and / or eligibility.
