funding options 

We understand that funding private therapy for your child can be difficult. Below is a list of options that may assist in reducing the financial burden, by covering some or all of the cost.

Please note that the full fee of the service provided by Connected Kids Allied Health must be paid before claiming any rebates from Medicare or Private Health Insurance.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers an information and referral service to any Australian with any level of disability, including access to specialist disability support services.

If your child is eligible for NDIS, you will receive funding on an annual basis to buy the services and aids your child needs to achieve your goals and optimal independence.

You decide how you would like the funds managed (ie. self-managed or managed by a plan-management provider)

Please follow this link for further information regarding the NDIS.

Our participant handbook, containing all the relevant information for our participants + their families can be found here.

Connected Kids Allied Health is registered for you to claim services through your Private Health Insurance. Given that you will need to be listed/registered for the allied health services we provide, we recommend that you contact your insurer to find out what rebate you will be able to claim.

Connected Kids Allied Health can offer three services under Medicare claiming.

  • Chronic Disease Management Plan

    • Eligibility for 5 rebated sessions (p/year) for either Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology

  • Mental Health Care Plans

    • Eligibility for up to 10 sessions (p/year) with an endorsed Occupational Therapist to support your child’s mental health condition.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Plan

    • Eligibility for up 20 sessions (to be used before the child’s 15th birthday) to support access to therapy for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

If your child is eligible for the above funding options, please advise us at point of referral and provide a copy of the plan. Because Connected Kids Allied Health charges more than the rebate amount provided by Medicare, full payment will need to be paid by the parents before the rebate can be claimed through Medicare, which we can do on the spot for you.