Do I need a referral?

A medical referral is not required. Contact can be made by phone, email or through the Contact section on this page.

Where does assessment occur?

Initial assessments are conducted in your home or at an appropriate and convenient location so as to maximise your child’s potential. If required, further assessment can be carried out at other locations including school, day care or kindergartens.

How much does SPOTS cost?

Your initial assessment costs $450 and includes your assessment visit (up to 1.5 hours), and a report with recommendations. Therapy and follow-up sessions are charged at a rate of $194 per hour. An invoice will be forwarded and payment is to be made within 2 weeks. Reports will not be issued until payment of invoice is finalised.

For children who are eligible for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), please discuss the billing process with your NDIS Planner. All NDIS services, including travel and cancellations, are charged according to the current NDIS Price Guide.

The hourly rate for children under these government initiatives covers additional reporting, financial administration and quality assurance, which is required as part of this funding. You can nominate if you would like to use your funding to cover all or part of your child’s therapy fees.

See Fees below for further details.

Do Medicare Rebates  apply?

Chronic Disease Management/ Enhanced Primary Care Plan

This plan is available for people who have a chronic health condition (one that has been, or is likely to be, present for six months or longer) or complex care needs.
Medicare rebates are available for up to five (5) eligible allied health sessions per calendar year (January 1st-December 31st). The current rebate per occupational therapy session is $54.60. A referral from your GP is necessary to set up these services. Further information is available from the Medicare website, or by contacting your GP.

Will my private health fund cover this service?

Most private health funds will provide rebates for Occupational Therapy. The level and amount of cover is individual to each health fund so please contact your health fund to gain further information about the rebate you will receive.

What do I need for my child’s first appointment?

1.  Your child must be present
2. Your child should wear something comfortable that they can move and sit easily in
3. A parent or guardian must be available and able to give their full attention during the entire assessment
4. Space to sit for writing/drawing tasks that is free from distractions
5. Samples of your child’s school or kindy work if this is a concern
6. Reports from health or education professionals
7. Completed and signed permission forms and Child History Form