FEES
Schedule of fees
Lopa Speech Pathology are providers of government funded disability support for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants who are plan-managed or self-managed.
Fees are consistent with the current Price Guide for NDIS Service Providers.
Rebates are available through Medicare and Private Health Funds for privately-funded clients.
ASSESSMENT SESSION COSTS
$193.99 per 60-minute session.
For a comprehensive assessment report, please be aware that some reports will vary regarding the time taken to write them. Therefore, charges can vary. Additional assessment sessions required will be charged at the standard hourly rate $193.99.
THERAPY FEES
We provide service to NDIS participants who are plan managed or self-managed as well as privately funded clients.
Rebates are available through Medicare and Private Health Funds.
Our standard therapy rate is $193.99 per hour. Standard consultation time is 60 minutes, which includes 45 minutes of face-to-face time and 15 minutes for record keeping. Session times are tailored to suit your needs.
In line with the NDIS price guide, the cost of travel (time) will be charged at $96.99 per hour. Non-Labour travel costs (kilometres, road tolls, parking fees and vehicle running costs), will be charged $0.99 per kilometre.
This pricing is effective from July 2025.
TRAVEL RATE
We are a mobile service and can be delivered at your child’s childcare centre, kindergarten, school, or home. We also offer meet up’s at local community centres, library’s or parks.
Travel costs are calculated from the Edwardstown office as part of the hourly rate. Where possible, fees are apportioned and shared between clients seen over the period of one day. Travel arrangements will be discussed and explained at your initial session.
For more information check the NDIS price guides here or contact us to discuss further.
TELEHEALTH
In response to COVID-19, the medicare benefits schedule (MBS) telehealth services initially introduced on a temporary basis will now be permanent. More information can be found here.
Participants may use their NDIS funds to access telehealth supports, including speech therapy sessions.
Please note that gap payments are aligned with our standard private fees.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
In accordance with the NDIS guidelines, participants will be charged 100% of the cost of a full scheduled session where notice of cancellation is less than 2 business days. If the cancellation notice period is not provided, the ​​​full scheduled session costs (including cost associated with scheduled travel) will be charged. This policy includes Telehealth sessions, and care team meetings. Outstanding fees will need to be paid for future service bookings to be provided.
If you need to cancel a session please get in touch with us either via SMS or email.
