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Alderley Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Fees

Cooee is a fee for service clinic.  Our hourly rate for services is $192 / hour, and all clinical services are billed.

Client Journey Planning Session Fees

All clients must attend a Client Journey Planning Session, as part of our intake process.  This session is specific to each therapy.

That means – if you attend a Speech Pathology Client Journey Planning Session, and decide you also want/need to attend Occupational Therapy – you will attend another Client Journey Planning Session with the Occupational Therapist.

Our Client Journey Planning sessions are booked for up to 60 minutes ($192) but can be reduced in length if clinically appropriate.  To understand what this session is, read the information on our Getting Started Page.

Speech Pathology Fees – Assessment & Intervention

During your Client Journey Planing Session, the Speech Pathologist will individualise an Assessment Plan based on the information you provide.     Please note: our Client Care team (receptionists) cannot provide this service, and will not book an assessment for you, without attending a Client Journey Planning Session.

  • You will need to share: background information, existing reports/documentation & come ready to discuss your reasons for accessing Speech Pathology & ideal goals.
  • The Speech Pathologist will use this information to customise your assessment phase recommendations.  This is a clinical service. They will discuss the reasons behind each test they recommend, and help customise a plan based on your expectations.
  • Speech Pathology Assessment Fees can range between $432 – $960  (All assessment phases are inclusive of a full report & 30 minute feedback session).
    • The assessments fees are based on the time required for the Speech Pathologist to conduct the tests with your child, analyse the results, and write the required documentation.
    • There are different types of standardised assessments, each suitable for different clinical reasons.  Your therapist will recommend the assessment based on your concerns & background information.
  • Speech Pathology Treatment Fees are charged at the hourly rate ($192/hr), and the recommended frequency of Face to Face services, as well as the required Indirect Services for each session (planning, preparation etc) are quoted during the Assessment Feedback Session.
    • We don’t charge a ‘set’ administrative fee to each appointment.  The Speech Pathologist will provide a quote for the administrative (Indirect) components of therapy specific to the goals families wish to work on.  Typically this ranges between 5-15 minutes per appointment, in addition to the Face to Face session fee.
    • Alternatives to Face to Face Therapy, e.g. Allied Health Assistant Therapy, Home Programming, Consultative Support or Parent Education can be provided as well as / in place of Speech Pathology Intervention in some cases.

 

Occupational Therapy Fees – Assessment & Intervention

During your Client Journey Planing Session, the Occupational Therapist will individualise an Assessment Plan based on the information you provide.     Please note: our Client Care team (receptionists) cannot provide this service, and will not book an assessment for you, without attending a Client Journey Planning Session.

  • You will need to share: background information, existing reports/documentation & come ready to discuss your reasons for accessing Occupational Therapy & ideal goals.
  • The Occupational Therapist will use this information to customise your assessment phase recommendations.  This is a clinical service. They will discuss the reasons behind each test they recommend, and help customise a plan based on your expectations.
  • Occupational Therapy Assessment Fees can range between $544- $1200  (All assessment phases are inclusive of a full report & 30 minute feedback session).
    • The assessments fees are based on the time required for the Occupational Therapist to conduct the tests with your child, complete any parent/teacher questionnaires, analyse the results, and write the required documentation.
    • There are different types of standardised assessments, each suitable for different clinical reasons.  Your therapist will recommend the assessment based on your concerns & background information.
  • Occupational Therapy Treatment Fees are charged at the hourly rate ($192/hr), and the recommended frequency of Face to Face services, as well as the required Indirect Services for each session (planning, preparation etc) are quoted during the Assessment Feedback Session.
    • We don’t charge a ‘set’ administrative fee to each appointment.  The Occupational Therapist will provide a quote for the administrative (Indirect) components of therapy specific to the goals families wish to work on.  Typically this ranges between 5-15 minutes per appointment, in addition to the Face to Face session fee.
    • Alternatives to Face to Face Therapy, e.g. Allied Health Assistant Therapy, Home Programming, Consultative Support or Parent Education can be provided as well as / in place of Occupational Therapy Intervention in some cases.

 

The following funding methods are available for speech pathology and occupational therapy at our Alderley clinic.

HICAPS

All our kids’ speech therapists and occupational therapists are registered with either their professional association or registration board, and have Medicare provider numbers. This means for eligible services, you may be able to claim on your private health funds, pending on your level of extras cover.

Please contact your health fund to determine rebate levels prior to attending your appointment.

Medicare EPC/CDM Program

We are happy to participate in Chronic Condition Management Plans. Eligibility for this plan is determined by GPs, based on your child’s level of need, and in these cases a partial refund for up to five services per calendar year is available.

The refund does not cover the full cost of sessions, and sessions must be paid in full prior to accessing refunds. We do not bulk bill. Please contact your GP for more information.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Cooee Speech Pathology is a registered provider under NDIS.  We offer NDIS funded services under the Early Childhood Supports and Therapeutic Supports  – Capacity Building Categories for families. We can accept families who are self, plan or agency managed.

Please contact us to find out more information from our friendly client care team.