Direct Initial consultation sessions are 45 minutes in duration. Service agreement and rights/responsibility discussions.
Non-Direct
A one page report is provided which summarises your child’s observed strengths and areas of difficulty. Assessment and therapy recommendations.
Preschool Aged Children
$
617
98
Direct A comprehensive PLS or CELF-P2 assessment is conducted during a session with your speech pathologist (up to 90mins)
Non-Direct
CELF-P2 or PLS5 Assessment form and resources
Analysis of assessment data, generation of assessment report
Preparation of therapy program
School Aged Children
$
617
98
Direct A comprehensive CELF -5 Assessment is conducted during a assessment session with speech pathologist (up to 90mins)
Non-Direct
CELF-5 Assessment form and resources
Analysis of assessment data, generation of assessment report
Preparation of therapy program
Speech Assessments
$
617
98
Direct Up to 60min assessment session with your speech pathologist includes Oral Motor Assessment, single word assessment and conversational speech.
Non-Direct
DEAP Assessment form and resources
Analysis of assessment data, generation of assessment report
Preparation of therapy program
Functional Communication Assessments
$
714
98
Direct Up to 90min assessment session with speech pathologist to assess child’s skills and suitability for an alternative augmentative communication
Non-Direct
Parent and teacher questionnaires and interviews
Analysis of assessment data, generation of assessment report
Contact with relevant educators
Preparation of therapy program
Direct / Non-Direct
$
193
99/hr
Direct Service Planning Meetings are 30-50 minutes in duration. Service agreement and goal setting discussions.
Non-Direct
Provision of a service agreement with a therapy schedule
50 minutes
$
209
51
Direct 50mins of 1:1 intervention with your speech pathologist
Non-Direct 15mins Session Preparation Notes detailing session observations and home practise
35 minutes
$
161
65
Direct 35 minutes of intervention with your Speech Pathologist
Non-Direct 15mins Session Preparation Notes detailing session observations and home practise
Out of Clinic Therapy
$
193
99
per minute of travel, plus $0.97 per km travelled
Please contact us for a quote.
Cancellations
$
193
99
per hour
If notice of cancellation/alteration of appointment is not given by 10am two business days prior to your child’s session a cancellation fee will apply.
NDIS
Our clinic is a registered NDIS provider for “therapeutic supports” “early intervention” and “assistive technology”
Medicare
Our speech pathologists are approved Medicare providers and we have facilities for clients to claim their rebate on the spot in our clinic.
Private Health Funds
We have a HICAPS machine onsite which allows you to use your private health cover and then pay the gap.
Additional Fees
Additional fees may apply in the following circumstances:
For sessions in rural/remote areas (MMM4 & MMM5)
Team meetings at a location other than Small TALK
Out of clinic assessments
Sessions longer than 60 minutes
Additional reports (e.g. NDIS progress reports)
Appointments at locations outside of the local area
Report Fees. Report writing time included in the assessment fees are an average timeframe, occasionally more complex assessments reports will take additional time and this will be billed in 15 minute increments.