FEE SCHEDULE 2019

Fee structure is reviewed at the end of every calendar and financial year.

Rebates are available, where eligible, through Medicare, FAHCSIA (Helping Children With Autism & Better Start programs) and private health insurance. Assessments require up-front payment. Missed session fees may apply for general appointments cancelled with less that 24 business hours notice.

NDIS rates are applicable for some services and will be outlined in your Best Start Clinic NDIS service plan.

Current private rates are as follows. Please note that additional travel fees may apply depending on location of services. For the full fee schedule including assessments click here.

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology:
$188 per 50 minute session 

 
For the full fee schedule including assessments click here.

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Speech Pathologist:
$158 per 50 minute session
$104 per 30 minute session

For the full fee schedule including assessments click here.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational Therapist:
$158 per 50 minute therapy session
$104 per 30 minute therapy session

 
For the full fee schedule including assessments click here.

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

Best Start provide a range of casual, part-time and full-time early intervention programs in both the community and at our therapy centre in Sandringham. In addition, Best Start also provides program management and supervision for families with their own therapy team and remote service options for interstate families. To learn more about our therapy approach and program options, please attend an Initial appointment and information session where your family’s goals and needs will be discussed as well as program options and fees. Information sessions can be conducted via skype or phone for families at a distance from our clinics.

ESDM SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

ESDM Programs:
The fees for the Full, Workshop and Parent ESDM programs can be found on the ESDM Programs page.
ESDM Casual Session:
$158 (per hour)