Fees, Funding & Rebates
We understand that any enquiries regarding fees can be stressful, so we endeavour to be upfront about our service fees.
At Speaking of Learning our aim is to always offer high quality services with no hidden extras. Ensuring that we are always current and transparent regarding any fees and that they remain inline with all government funded service requirements.
As a registered National Disability Insurance provider, Speaking of Learning is able to provide services to NDIS funded clients.
Consulting fees include:
- Planning and preparation for your individually tailored session
- Preparation of specialised resources and activities for home practice
- Liaising with other approved, involved health and education professionals
- Comprehensive written session notes
- Any other administrative costs including but not limited to phone discussions, Medicare & NDIS correspondence, additional requested documentation and travel.
Assessment fees include:
- Planning and preparation for your assessment session
- Assessment sessions
- Comprehensive written report detailing findings
- Feedback consultation to discuss conclusions and the way forward
NDIS
Individuals with developmental delays or disabilities may be eligible to receive funding through the National Disability Insurance Schfeme (NDIS). As such, the NDIS may cover costs associated with registered allied health provided services. Additionally the Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach is available to all children aged under 7 with a developmental delay or disability.
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Medicare: M10
Children and young people under 25 can receive Medicare rebates for speech pathology assessment and therapy if they have certain communication conditions, helping reduce the cost of care.
Eligible conditions include stuttering, speech sound disorders (such as difficulties with pronunciation or motor speech), and cleft lip and/or palate. If your child has one of these conditions—or there are concerns but no confirmed diagnosis yet—they may be able to access Medicare-funded assessment and ongoing therapy.
To get started, visit your GP, specialist, or paediatrician and request a referral under the Medicare allied health program for eligible disabilities (M10). You can then book with a speech pathologist and claim rebates for eligible sessions (must be individual, not group, sessions).
Medicare supports a limited number of sessions, with up to 8 assessment services and 20 therapy services across your child’s lifetime.
Medicare: Chronic Condition Management (CCM)
We understand that everyone’s communication journey is unique. The Chronic Condition Management (CCM) programme supports individuals with long-term needs to access ongoing speech pathology.
CCM is a Medicare program for people with chronic or complex conditions (lasting, or expected to last, 6 months or longer and involving more than one Allied Health Practitioner). With a care plan organised by your GP, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for up to 5 individual speech pathology sessions each calendar year.
These sessions provide targeted, personalised support to build confidence in communication, language, and social skills. Our therapists work closely with you and your GP to ensure therapy aligns with your goals, with regular check-ins to monitor progress and adapt support as your needs change over time.
How does claiming work?
- Private fee with Medicare rebate:
You pay for your session at the time of your appointment and then claim a Medicare rebate (at the clinic, online, or via the Medicare app).
Private Health Insurance Rebates
Private health insurance rebates are available with extras cover of some health funds. If you have private health cover, including extras, contact your health fund to see if they offer rebates for speech pathology services. Rebate amounts vary widely from one fund to another, and may increase once the Medicare threshold is exceeded.
Other Sources of Funding
Some Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) provide funding for children’s allied health services. For example, parents may be able to access funds through Uniting Care or Baptcare.