Funding, Referrals, and Rebates.

Fees and Funding

All ages

You are entitled to 5 rebated Medicare sessions from a speech pathologist of $60.85 per calendar year. To access the rebate you will need a referral from your general practitioner called a ‘chronic condition management plan - GPCCMP (Formerly - Chronic Disease Management Plan, CDMP).

A receipt is issued after treatment. You are responsible for Medicare Claim Submissions. Please email a digital copy of your GPCCMP to martybadway.slp@gmail.com. Paper copies are not not accepted.

Under 25 years of age

You are entitled to 20 rebated Medicare sessions from a speech pathologist of $98.95. To access the rebate you must be under 25 years of age with a diagnoses of Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder (including Autism Spectrum Disorder). The diagnoses must be made by a paediatrician (MBS item 135) or psychiatrist (MBS item 289) is required.

A receipt is issued after treatment. You are responsible for Medicare Claim Submissions. Please email a digital copy of your GPCCMP to martybadway.slp@gmail.com. Paper copies are not not accepted.

NDIS

We kindly welcome and support NDIS participants who are plan managed or self-managed. At intake, please provide your plan manager’s details on the portal forms.

NDIS reports, including advocacy letters (initial or review), are considered on a case-by-case basis due to differing patient needs. Accurate quotes can be given following a discussion with the clinician. Please email martybadway.slp@gmail.com

Please email a digital copy of your NDIS plan, including plan manager’s details, to martybadway.slp@gmail.com. Paper copies are not not accepted.

Private Insurance

We issue receipts for rebates from private health insurers. At intake, please provide your health fund’s speech pathology code for invoicing (e.g HCF, BUPA).

Cancellation Policy

The following items represent the key terms and conditions for cancellation of an appointment with City Speech Clinic.

  • A minimum 48 hours notice of appointment cancellation or the full consultation fee is charged.
  • Email martybadway.slp@gmail.com for cancellations. The time of the email will be noted to determine if the late cancellation policy applies.
  • Reasonable or compassionate circumstances will be heard and considered in situations with context. Options for rescheduling can be discussed.

Fee Guide

Initial Consultations, Including Handovers.

$303       Private

$290.99  NDIS

Language and Literacy

Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals -CELF-5

$581.97 9 (Diagnoses, no report)

$969.95 (Diagnoses, with report)

Voice Clinic

Perceptual Assessment, Diagnoses, and Laryngology Referral (If necessary)

$303.00 Private –  Initial Assessment

$290.99 NDIS    –  Initial Assessment

Social Skills

The Assessment of Social Inferencing Test- Short – TASIT-S & patient report questionnaire.

$581.97 (Diagnoses, no report)

$969.95 (Diagnoses, with report)

Articulation and Speech

Please Inquire by email Martybadway.slp@gmail.com

Please contact administration martybadway.slp@gmail.com for an accurate quote regarding your initial assessment session.  Every patient is different, and requires a personal quote regarding their intake concerns and referral reasons.

For NDIS reports, including advocating reports (initial or review), a bespoke plan is necessary to effectively manage your condition. An accurate quote can be given for assessment and treatment following a discussion with the clinician. Please email martybadway.slp@gmail.com