Funding options

There are some options available to support families with the cost of accessing early intervention services including speech pathology. Please see below links for further information about possible funding options. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance.

Medicare

You can explore Medicare rebate options with your local GP.

• Chronic Disease Management Patient Information
• Better Start for Children with Disability initiative
• Helping Children with Autism program

NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to eligible people with disability to help to access the support that they need. The NDIS is now available to all eligible Australians, no matter where you live. Your child may be eligible to receive funding.

If your child is under seven years of age please see here for further information about how to access NDIS supports through the Early Childhood Approach

If your child is over 7 years of age please see this information on how to access the NDIS

Private Health Insurance

Some private health providers/plans provide coverage for allied health services, often in their extras covers. Please contact your private health insurer to discuss what options are available to you. We are able to provide itemised receipts so that you can make a claim.