These service fees apply to families accessing services through NDIS funding as self-managed or plan managed - rates are set by NDIS.
Rate is stipulated by NDIS for clients that have been pre-approved for this government funding.
90min duration billed at the hourly rate of $193.99
60min standard session which includes 45min therapy time with child and the remaining time for preparation/clean up and documentation.
*Please note: Should your child require an extended session, or exceed the scheduled session by 15min or more, additional charges will apply at a pro-rata hourly rate.
Any necessary time spent on your child's therapeutic development outside of the direct sessions will be charged at the pro-rata hourly rate. Examples include phone calls/emails over 15 minutes, resource development, letters/reports, care team meetings, travel to/from community-based appointments
These service fees apply to all non-NDIS clients.
Service fees per hour
90min duration of this mandatory session. Billed at hourly rate.
60min standard session which includes 45min therapy time with child and the remaining time for preparation/clean up and documentation.
**Please note: Should your child require an extended session, or exceed the scheduled session by 15min or more, additional charges will apply at a pro-rata hourly rate.
Any necessary time spent on your child's therapeutic development outside of the direct sessions will be charged at the pro-rata hourly rate. Examples include phone calls/emails over 15 minutes, resource development, letters/reports, care team meetings, travel to/from community-based appointments
Medicare Rebates - may be available via Better Access Mental Health Treatment Plan. A GP referral is required.
Private Health Insurance Rebates - some funds offer rebates for services provided by an accredited mental health social worker. Please enquire with your specific fund for more information.
We are passionate about providing accessible mental health care in the community and ensuring children can access the therapeutic support they need, when they need it. If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re happy to confidentially talk through the fee support options with you. Before obtaining a GP referral, please contact us to check current availability, as spaces may be limited.
Fee Support Options
We offer the following additional options for eligible families:
Reduced Gap Fee
Bulk Billing
Children may be eligible to access therapy services through various third-party funding sources.
Funding bodies, such as Child Protection, community organisations, or other funding services, are welcome to contact Playful Minds Therapy to discuss individualised therapy plans that align with a child's funding goals, support needs and funding available.
Please get in touch if you'd like to explore whether third party funding can be used for a child’s therapy services.
100% cancellation fee will be charged to your account if you cancel your session with less than 48hrs notice.
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