Frequently asked questions

If you are planning to pay for my services via NDIS, private health insurance, or privately, you do not need a referral for my speech pathology services. Simply fill out my enquiry form, and I will be in touch shortly with the next steps.However, if you would like to receive Medicare rebates for my speech pathology services, you will require a referral from your General Practitioner (GP).

My services are mobile and telehealth-based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. I offer telehealth services across Australia. I can provide in-person services in the Melbourne Eastern and Outer Eastern suburbs, including Ringwood and surrounds, Park Orchards, Warrandyte and surrounds, Mitcham, Wonga Park, Croydon and surrounds, Mooroolbark, and Chirnside Park.

I can currently provide services for self-managed NDIS participants and plan-managed NDIS participants.I cannot accept referrals for NDIA-managed participants at this time, as I am not an NDIS registered provider.

Yes! I am a Medicare Registered Provider. If you think you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate, please consult with your General Practitioner (GP). Generally, this will likely require a standard, face-to-face long appointment. Please note that Medicare rebates are not available for sessions you are claiming under NDIA or private health insurance. In addition, while you can use both GPCCMP and M10 Medicare plans, you cannot use them both together for the same session on the same day.

Currently, Medicare rebates for speech pathology are available via three primary care plans, depending on whether you meet the criteria:GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP)This plan is designed for people with one or more chronic conditions who would benefit from allied health input. A chronic condition is defined as a condition that is present, or likely to be present, for at least six months.In order to access rebates, you must see your General Practitioner (GP) to prepare a GPCCMP and referral letter. A standard long GP appointment may be enough for this process.The GPCCMP can only be used for therapy sessions (not assessment sessions), with a maximum of five sessions per calendar year, either in-person or via telehealth. The GPCCMP can be used with other allied health providers. Medicare M10 services for eligible disabilitiesThis Medicare plan is specifically for people under 25 years of age. "Eligible disabilities" may include disabilities that impact communication, learning, or development (e.g., speech sound disorders, stuttering). Please refer to this link for a full list. Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), dyslexia, and dysgraphia are not eligible disabilities under the M10. In order to access rebates, you must see your GP, consultant physician, or specialist to get a referral. A standard long GP appointment may be enough for this process. The M10 for "eligible disabilities" can be used for a maximum of eight assessment sessions and 20 therapy sessions over a person's lifetime, either via telehealth or in-person. A referral is valid for 18 months. A course of therapy is considered up to 10 therapy sessions; after this number has been reached, the clinician is required to provide a report to the referrer. Up to four of these sessions can be provided to the person on the same day.Medicare M10 services for complex neurodevelopmental conditionsThis Medicare plan is specifically for people under 25 years of age who have, or are suspected by a psychiatrist or paediatrician of having, a diagnosed “complex neurological condition”.“Complex neurodevelopmental conditions” may include:Intellectual disability, autism, and global developmental delayFunctional disabilities in areas related to cognition, language, social-emotional development, adaptive behaviour, and social communication skills. Read here for more information. In order to access rebates, you must see your psychiatrist or paediatrician to get a referral. The M10 for "complex neurodevelopmental conditions" can be used for a maximum of eight assessment sessions and 20 therapy sessions over a person's lifetime, either via telehealth or in-person. A referral is valid for 18 months. A course of therapy is considered up to 10 therapy sessions; after this number has been reached, the clinician is required to provide a report to the referrer. Up to four of these sessions can be provided to the person on the same day.