Fees & Rebates
General Fee Information
All new referrals will receive an initial phone consultation with Kate to see if River Speech is the right fit for your child.
All assessment and therapy services are charged per hour. The fees for assessment and therapy sessions incorporate face-to-face therapy time and non-contact time.
A standard assessment session is 60 minutes; whilst a therapy session is 45 minutes.
If your child requires therapy sessions, the frequency of these will be discussed at the time of assessment.
River Speech is based in Renmark. Travel may be offered as part of your child's service provision - this will be charged accordingly.
Services such as report writing, program and/or resource development and liaison with other service providers will be charged for as required (as per the hourly therapy rate).
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
River Speech can provide services to NDIS participants if they are self-managed or plan-managed.
Fees for NDIS participants follow the recommended prices listed in the NDIS Price Guide.
River Speech reserves the right to change our fees according to the NDIS recommended schedule.
Private Health Insurance
Some private health policies entitle you to a rebate for speech pathology services. You are encouraged to discuss eligibility with your insurer.
Families will be required to pay the full session fee and then seek the rebate from their private health fund.
Medicare
A child can receive a referral for a Chronic Disease Management Plan (formerly an Enhanced Primary Care Plan) from their GP. This will allow access to 5 allied health sessions within a calendar year at a rebated rate.
Families will be required to pay the full session fee first and then seek the rebate back from Medicare.