Fees and Payments
Fee payment is required on the day of service. Private health fund and/or Medicare claims and EFTPOS payments can be made electronically in our clinic. Services provided in community settings need to be paid in full electronically and rebate claims made separately. We do not accept cash payments.
Fees are payable at the end of each appointment.
| NDIS Early Childhood Supports (OT and PT) | Per hour | $193.99 |
| NDIS Therapeutic Supports (OT and PT) | Per hour | $193.99 |
| NDIS Early Childhood Supports (AHA) | Per hour | $86.79 |
| NDIS Therapeutic Supports (AHA) | Per hour | $86.79 |
| NDIS Group | 90min | $97.00 |
Private Services
| Assessment and Therapy Services | Per hour | $210 |
| Equipment Prescription | Per hour | $210 |
| Report Writing | Per hour | $210 |
| Travel | Per hour | $210 |
| Initial Orthopaedic Consult | 40min | $90 |
| Subsequent Orthopaedic Consult | 30min | $75 |
Consumables and Workshops are Quoted Per Item
*OT = Occupational Therapy, PT = Physiotherapy, AHA = Allied Health Associate
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
ValleyKids are registered to provide Early Childhood and Therapeutic Supports for NDIS participants.
Please inform your therapist if your child has an NDIS plan prior to your first appointment.
Please refer to www.ndis.gov.au for further information.
Private Health Insurance
Many private health funds cover Occupational Therapy and / or Physiotherapy services.
Please contact your individual fund to check your rebate amount.
Gap fees apply.
Medicare
ValleyKids can provide services for children referred under a Chronic Disease Management Plan, Better Access to Mental Health Care Plan or the Helping Children with Autism Program.
These plans are arranged by your GP and entitle your child to a limited number of allied health appointments per calendar year.
Gap fees apply.
For more information go to: Chronic Disease Management Plan, Better Access to Mental Health Care Plan and Helping Children with Autism Program.
Payments
Fee payment is required on the day of service. Private health fund and / or Medicare claims and EFTPOS payments can be made electronically in our clinic.
Services provided in community settings need to be paid in full electronically and rebate claims made separately.
We do not accept cash payments.
Cancellations and Non Attendance
Please provide 24 hours notice if you are unable to keep your appointment.
You may be charged a cancellation fee if you fail to attend or provide adequate notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – We are a certified NDIS provider of Early Childhood and Therapeutic Supports. You can feel confident that our services are in line with the National Quality and Safeguards Commission’s practice guidelines.
If your cover includes Occupational Therapy and / or Physiotherapy services then you can likely make a claim. Please contact your Health Fund for confirmation in advance of your first appointment.
Gap fees apply.Yes – We provide services in home, educational and community settings, as well as in the clinic. This will be negotiated with you depending on your child’s needs and goals.
For clinic-based appointments payment is required at the end of your session. Private Health and Medicare claims can be processed immediately and payments made by EFTPOS. For all other appointments, invoices are sent via email and must be paid within seven days. We do not accept cash payments.
We can see children referred with a Chronic Disease Care Plan or a Mental Health Care Plan. Speak to your GP to discuss accessing this support.