Fees
Headstart Consultation Fees/Payment Information (2018)
| SERVICES | FEE |
|---|---|
| Psychology Consultation / Report Fee (on site/phone/skype) | |
| Clinical Psychologist - per 1 hour* | $210 |
| Registered Psychologist - per 1 hour* | $170 |
| * initial consultations require 1.5 hours and fees will be adjusted accordingly | |
| Speech Pathology Consultation (on site/phone/skype) | |
| Speech Pathologist (assessment and intervention) - per ½ hour ** | $85 |
| Comprehensive assessment report | $170 |
| ** Consults vary from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours | |
| Occupational Therapy Consultation | |
| Occupational Therapy (assessment and intervention) - per 1 hour | $170 |
| Comprehensive assessment report | $170 |
| Music Therapy Consultation | |
| Music Therapy Consultation | $170 |
| Psychologist and Speech Pathologist | |
| Dual Diagnostic Assessment + Report (2.5 - 3 hours) | $1200 |
| Single Diagnostic Assessment + Report (2.5 - 3 hours) | |
| Clinical Psychologist | $700 |
| Registered Psychologist | $650 |
| Speech Pathologist | $650 |
| Psycho-educational Assessment | |
| General IQ and Adaptive Functioning/Achievement | $850 |
| School/Home Visit | |
| Clinical Psychologist (per hour) | $260 |
| Registered Psychologist (per hour) | $240 |
| Speech Pathology (per hour) | $240 |
| Occupational Therapy (per hour) | $240 |
| Travel Time (based on hourly rate, per 15 mins) | $32.50 |
| Court Related Reports | |
| By negotiation. (APS rates will apply) | |
| Non-attendance/Cancellation Fee | |
| less than 24 hours notice, 50% of your consult fee will be charged | |
Payment is expected in full at the time of consultation.We accept Cash,Cheque, EFTPOS, MasterCard, Money Order + Visa.Please Note:
- 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 $222 per hour.
- Medicare and Private Health Insurance rebates do not currently apply for Psycho-Educational assessments.
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. The GP will establish whether you (or your child) qualify for a Mental Health Care Plan (Psychologist only) or Enhanced Primary Care Plan (Psychologist and/or Speech Pathologist) under the Government's Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme. It is up to the GP's discretion whether these 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 can also attract a Medicare rebate.
Medicare Rebates
| Mental Health Care Plan | |
|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist consultation (on site) | $124.50 |
| Registered Psychologist consultation (on site) |
$84.50 |
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| Enhanced Primary Care | |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathologist consultation (on site) | $52.95 |
| Occupational Therapist consultation (on site) | $52.95 |
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
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME (NDIS) FEES
See information about NDIS at http://www.disabilitycareaustralia.gov.au
Psychologist $175.57 per hour (fee is inclusive of processing charge)
Speech Pathologist $175.57 per hour (fee is inclusive of processing charge)
Occupational Therapy $175.57 per hour (fee is inclusive of processing charge)
For clients who are self-managing their child's funding, the standard consult rate will be charged.