Fees
Headstart Consultation Fees/Payment Information (2021)
| SERVICE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Psychology Consultation / Report Fee (onsite/phone/skype) | |
| Clinical Psychologist - per 1 hour | $210 |
| Registered Psychologist - per 1 hour | $170 |
| Speech Pathology Consultation / Report Fee (onsite/phone/skype) | |
| Speech Pathologist - per 1 hour | $170 |
| Occupational Therapy Consultation / Report (onsite/phone/skype) | |
| Occupational Therapy - per 1 hour | $170 |
| Comprehensive assessment report | $280 |
| Summary of results report | $170 |
| Allied Health / Therapy Assistant - Level 1 | $56.16 |
| Allied Health / Therapy Assistant - Level 2 | $86.79 |
| Psycho-educational Assessment - IQ and Adaptive Functioning/Achievement | |
| Clinical / Registered Psychologist (3 hours) | $1000 |
| Provisional Psychologist (3 hours) | $800 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment - 3 Hours | |
| Team Diagnostic Assessment - Psychologist & Speech Pathologist | $1400 |
| Non-attendance/Cancellation Fee | |
| less than 24 hours notice, 50% of your consult fee will be charged | |
Please note:
- Payment is required in full at the time of consultation. Payment via EFTPOS or credit card is preferred.
- Reports will not be released until payment is received.
- All fees at Headstart are set lower than the Australian Psychological Society's recommended rate of $251 per hour.
- Medicare and Private Health Insurance rebates do not currently apply for Psycho-Educational assessments.
NDIS Fee Schedule - July 2021
| Psychology Consultation / Report Fee (onsite/phone/skype) | |
| Clinical Psychologist - per 1 hour | $230 |
| Registered Psychologist - per 1 hour | $190 |
| Speech Pathology Consultation / Report Fee (onsite/phone/skype) | |
| Speech Pathologist - per 1 hour | $190 |
| Occupational Therapy Consultation / Report (onsite/phone/skype) | |
| Occupational Therapy - per 1 hour | $190 |
| Allied Health / Therapy Assistant - Level 1 | $56.16 |
| Allied Health / Therapy Assistant - Level 2 | $86.79 |
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Travel Fees based on time and calculated per NDIS guidelines |
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Non-attendance/Cancellation Fee |
MEDICARE REBATES
Medicare rebates may apply with an appropriate referral from a GP. Please book a long consultation with a GP prior to the initial appointment at Headstart. The GP will establish whether the client qualifies for a Mental Health Care Plan (Psychologist only) or Enhanced Primary Care Plan (Psychologist / Speech Pathologist / OT) under the Government's Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme. It is up to the GP's discretion whether these referrals are appropiate for each client. Please note some clients may not be eligible for certain referrals. Referrals from Paediatricians and Psychiatrists for children under 13, with a recognosed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, can also attract a Medicare rebate. More information can be found on the Medicare Australia website www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
PRIVATE REBATES
A majority of Private Health Insurers provide a rebate for Psychological / Speech Pathology / Occupational Therapy Services. It is the responsibility of the individual clients/carers/parents to contact the individual Private Health Provider to determine their rebates.
Please note you are unable to claim a rebate from both Medicare AND Private Health, and can only choose one rebate pathway