Funding Options

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Fees are payable on the day of service. Cancellation fees may apply if notice is not given by 5pm the day before your appointment. 

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

Medicare Rebates: Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation is a registered provider with Medicare. 

Chronic Disease Management Care Plan (formerly Enhanced Primary Care Plan): The Chronic Disease Management Care Plan (CDM) program provides Medicare rebates for allied health services, for children who have chronic medical conditions. A chronic medical condition is one that has been or will be present for at least 6 months. You can access a maximum of 5 rebates per calendar year. The current Medicare rebate is $55.10 per appointment. You cannot claim with Medicare and your private health for the same appointment. 

NDIS: The NDIS is now available in Brisbane. Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation can see NDIS clients who have self-managed funds or agency managed funds.