Our Service Fees
Please see below the current fee schedule for our Occupational Therapy, and Occupational Therapy Assistant Services.
Current as of 1st August 2024, fees are updated each year on the 1st August
Our Fees
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First Appointment and Assessment:
Initial appointments will be quoted for each new referral depending on the time needed for the first session.
If formal testing is required there will an additional charge for the time taken to score the assessment and write a report if required.$290.98 (90 minute initial: 80 minutes face to face and 10 minutes for administration)
$193.99 (60 minutes- 50 minutes face to face and 10 minutes for administration)
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Ongoing occupational therapy sessions under the NDIS scheme are priced, as below:
$193.99 (60 minutes: 50 minutes face to face with 10 minutes for administration)
$145.49 (45 minutes: 40 minutes face to face with 5 minutes for administration)
$112.51 (35 minutes: 30 minutes face to face with 5 minutes for administration – only offered if clinically appropriate).
Further, rural and remote sessions are priced as below:
$271.59 per hour in remote locations
$290.99 per hour in very remote locations.
Please note that our sessions may also be subject to an additional 15-minute charge for required communications, preparations, session planning etc. This will be confirmed with your OT and indicated in your service agreement for full transparency.
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Private occupational therapy sessions are priced, as below:
$210 (60 minutes: 50 minutes face to face with 10 minutes for administration)
$157.50 (45 minutes: 40 minutes face to face with 5 minutes for administration)
$122.50 (35 minutes: 30 minutes face to face with 5 minutes for administration – only offered if clinically appropriate)
Please note that you can access Medicare rebates for anywhere between 5 to 10 sessions on either a Chronic GP Management Plan (rebate of approx. $53/session) or Better Access to Mental Health Plan (approx. $75/session).
Updated session prices, with Medicare rebates applied:
$157 OR $135 (60 minutes: 50 minutes face to face with 10 minutes for administration)
$104.50 OR $82.50 (45 minutes: 40 minutes face to face with 5 minutes for administration)
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We are able to provide therapy programs carried out by therapy assistants. We have highly skilled level 1 and 2 therapy assistants (TA) on our team who will ensure our therapy programs are completed to the highest levels, with supervised clinicians overviewing their appointments.
Our Therapy Assistant rates are:
Level 1 Therapy Assistant; $56.16 per hour
Level 2 Therapy Assistant; $86.79 per hour
Remote and very remote loadings also apply as per the NDIS Pricing Arrangements.
Travel time is also charged in accordance with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements at the above listed rates to a maximum of 30 minutes each way for MMM 1-3. MMM 4-5 can be charged up to 60 minutes each way. Remote and very remote are by negotiation.
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We are able to provide therapy programs carried out by therapy assistants. We have highly skilled level 1 and 2 therapy assistants (TA) on our team who will ensure our therapy programs are completed to the highest levels.
Our private Therapy Assistant rates are:
Level 1 Therapy Assistant; $80 per hour
Level 2 Therapy Assistant; $100 per hour
Travel time is also charged in accordance with our mobile therapy pricing rates to a maximum of 30 minutes each way. Remote and very remote are by negotiation.
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To provide an excellent service to our clients, therapy does not just involve the time spent in the therapy room.
A lot of extra things go on behind the scenes to ensure you, your supports, and your family receives what they need.
There will be charges for the following services, as all of these are scheduled into your therapists calendar to complete for your family $193.99 per hour for: reports, resource and funding applications, letters and emails to other members of your team, session planning, designing individual resources & time spent in clinical liaison for your child.
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Our services are charged according to NDIS Pricing Arrangements and the Modified Monash Model (MMM) for remote and very remote areas.
The NDIS uses the Modified Monash Model (MMM) to determine regional, remote and very remote areas using a scale based on population size and locality.
A map showing MMM 2019 can be viewed at doctorconnect.gov.au.
Examples of travel pricing can include the following:
5-minutes travel - $16.16
10-minutes travel - $32.33
15-minutes travel - $48.49
20-minutes travel - $64.67
30-minutes travel - $96.99
40-minutes travel - $129.32
45-minutes travel - $145.49
60-minutes travel - $193.99
Where applicable, $0.99/km may be charged in addition to cover therapy costs of fuel and travel.
Travel time is charged in accordance with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements at the above listed rates to a maximum of 30 minutes each way for MMM 1-3. MMM 4-5 can be charged up to 60 minutes each way. Remote and very remote are by negotiation.
Parking Costs: Where applicable therapists paid parking will be added.
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To claim from your Health Fund for Occupational Therapy you will need to contact your individual health fund regarding the amount that you are entitled to claim. The relevant item numbers for Occupational Therapy are:
100-Initial Appointment (Assessment)
200-Subsequent Appointment
300-Group Therapy
If you attend an appointment at our clinic we can process your private health through our HICAPS terminal, this needs to take place on the day of service. If your appointment takes place off-site you can submit your receipt to your health fund for claiming.
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At Aligned, we provide services to veterans and war widows who qualify under the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA). For veteran services we require a referral from a GP or hospital discharge planner.
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You will need a written referral from a Doctor if you are claiming through a compensable body such as Workcover, or MVIT.
Consultations and any additional fees (such as reports, communications, stakeholder meetings) can be billed directly to your insurer. No cost is incurred by the client.
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Cost for an ergonomic or worksite assessment is $238.70 per hour (including time for the assessment of 1-2 hours, travel, and required report). Contact alignedalliedhealth@outlook.com for a a more specific quote for your required supports and services.
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Please reach out to alignedalliedhealth@outlook.com for our full fee schedule for all aged care services, or call us on 0419 899 922.
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At Aligned, we strive to provide the best possible service to all of our valued clients. We completely understand that plans can change, and we try to accomodate these situations as much as possible. However, to ensure the ongoing operation of our business and the capacity to maintain the high-quality service that our clients expect, we have formulated the following cancellation policy:
Cancellation Fee:
Should you need to cancel your appointment, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged unless we receive a minimum of 48 business hours’ notice before the scheduled date and time.No Charge for Filled Appointments:
If we are able to fill the cancelled appointment with another client there will be no cancellation fee.Definition of Business Hours:
Our business hours are defined as 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that weekends and public holidays are excluded from business hours.Notice Requirements:
To provide sufficient time for us to accommodate other clients or make necessary adjustments to our schedule, cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to alignedalliedhealth@outlook.com or via phone to 0419 899 922.We understand that policies like these can seem rigid, but they allow us to operate efficiently and offer our quality service to all our clients.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to our cancellation policy.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our admin team.
Please contact us if you have any questions about referral requirements, fees or charges applicable.