Fees & Services
Initial Assessment
Initial speech and language assessments typically takes a total of 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the child and this include 30-45 minutes of non face-to-face time to score, analyse and record assessments notes, form client-centered SMART goals, and planning for next session.
A brief summary of assessments and identified goals will be sent free of charge. Detailed report will incur an additional cost.
Charged at $386
Therapy sessions
Sessions options are:
45 minutes face-to-face + 15 minutes non face-to-face time = $193
60 minutes face-to-face + 15 minutes non face-to-face = $241.25
These session times include 15 minutes non face-to-face time to allow your Speech Pathologist to write notes, email session feedback, plan for future session, and liaise with the team as required.
We also offer other non face-to-face services (i.e. creating resources/homework packages, phone consults, attending meetings) as requested.
REPORTS
Summary report (~30 minutes)
Comprehensive report (~1.5-2 hours)
Letter (~15 minutes)
Your Speech Pathologist will discuss your report requirements and send a quote prior to commencing report.
Charged at $193 per hour
TRAVEL
We aim to limit travel charges by grouping clients based in similar locations. A travel fee will be charged from our home base or from previous client on that day.
Charged at $97 per hour for labour costs, 99c/km for non-labour travel costs
We accept self- and plan-managed NDIS clients, clients with Medicare rebates (i.e. GPCCMP), and private health fund rebates (rebates pending on your insurer and level of cover)
dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and Feeding assessment
Initial assessment:
$386 + consumables ($50) = $486
Subsequent appointments:
60 minutes face-to-face + 15 minutes non face-to-face time = $241.25 + consumables ($50) = $291.25
Consumables include trialling different bottle teats and/or bottle systems, thickener, sippy cups and/or straw bottles, and a range of food textures to support a thorough assessment and ensure holistic, family-centred recommendations for your child
These session times include 15 minutes non face-to-face time to allow your Speech Pathologist to write notes, email session feedback, plan for future session**, and liaise with key stakeholders as required.
** Although each child’s needs vary, ongoing mealtime management reviews are usually required once a month or once every two months. Your Speech Pathologist will discuss and tailor the recommended intervention frequency during your session to best suit your child’s individual needs.
Cancellation Policy
Late cancellations include:
(a) When client provides less than two (2) clear business days' notice of cancellation. If you need to cancel, please let your therapist know in writing (email or text)
(b) Fees will be charged at 100% of the agreed fee as per appointment and service agreement. This includes 100% of travel fee if your therapist has left our office.
No shows include:
(a) Failure to attend an appointment at the scheduled time and day without providing prior notice incurs a 100% cancellation fee as per appointment and service agreement. This includes 100% of trtavel fee if your therapist has left our office
*If a medical certificate can be provided within 24-48 hours after the missed appointment, which demonstrates your inability to attend due to ill health, we may, in our sole discretion, agree to waive all or part of your cancellation fee.
*We may cease services if excessive cancellations or no shows continue up to three (3) times consecutively by providing you with two (2) weeks' notice of service discontinuation.
To maintain the highest quality of care, your therapist will discuss with you whether the current service delivery model is still appropriate for your needs.
Get in Touch
0411378509
Locations
Mobile services across Mt Gravatt/Holland Park and surrounding suburbs up to 30km
Telehealth across Australia
For family preferring clinic-based appointments:
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Brisbane Medical SpecialistsBrisbane Health Connect,Suite 303/51 Orford St, TarragindiQLD , 4121