Funding Options

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Please speak to your private health fund to determine whether you are eligible for speech pathology and/or lactation consultant rebates. 

The Chronic Condition Management (CCM) plan provides Medicare rebates for allied health services, for children who have chronic medical conditions. Your GP decides if you are eligible and fills in a specific CCMP referral form. 

You can access a maximum of 5 rebates per calendar year. The current Medicare rebate is approximately $60 per appointment. You cannot claim with Medicare and your private health for the same appointment. 

If you have reached your Medicare Safety Net for the year, you might be able to claim a higher rebate from Medicare (approximately 80% of the cost of your appointment).

A Paediatrician can refer a child (under 13 years of age) to Speech Pathology to access up to 8 assessment sessions to assist with diagnosis  and up to 20 therapy sessions in their lifetime. The current rebate is approximately $79 per appointment.

From 1 March 2026 the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) M10 group has expanded to now include stuttering, speech sound disorders, and cleft lip and/or palate. This expansion now allows for Medicare-rebated assessment and treatment for eligible patients.

Sound Beginnings Allied Health can see NDIS clients who have self-managed funds or plan-managed funds. You can apply for NDIS funding here -  https://www.benevolent.org.au/referrals/ndis-eca-support-referral