Our Services
Speech Pathology
Chatterbox Therapy Services are able to support children (Birth-18 years) that present with a wide-range of difficulties, including difficulties in: their understanding of language, use of language, fluency, speech sounds, literacy skills, social communication skills, play skills, behaviour, fussy eating and those requiring alternative communication devices or early intervention support. We are able to work with children that present with any diagnoses, given that required supports and within our field of specialisation.
Assessment
NDIS Clients
Chatterbox’s assessment fee includes travel to your preferred location, an initial case history, formal/informal assessment of your child and a comprehensive assessment report encompassing strategies, goals and recommendations.
The amount of time taken to complete the assessment may vary and will be discussed within your initial phone or email consultation.
$193.99
per hour
Private Clients
In depth case history, initial assessment and comprehensive written report with strategies, goal setting and further recommendations.
Prices may vary depending on assessment type/s
$499.99
Therapy
NDIS Clients
Our therapy rates are based on the rates currently provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We are currently able to provide services to participants who are Plan Managed or Self Managed.
1 hour (45 minute session + 15 minutes allocated administration / follow up )
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+ Travel costs ($3.23 per minute travel)
+ Non-labour associated costs (0.70c per minute)
$193.99
Private Clients
Our privately funded families and children are offered a subsidised therapy rate and have the option of working within 45 minute or 60 minute therapy blocks. We are able to accept Medicare Plans from your GP or Paediatrician to further reduce the cost of therapy services. The receipt from services can be reimbursed through your child’s Medicare plan.
1 hour (50 minute session + 10 minutes allocated administration / follow up )
$175.00
45 minutes (35 minute session + 10 minutes allocated administration / follow up)
$140.00
Allied Health Assistants
Our Allied Health Assistants are a suitable option for some participants or children to receive cost-effective, intensive therapy support. After an initial assessment and report delivered by a qualified Speech Pathologist, a therapy program is written and tailored to the individual child, to be delivered by our Allied Health Assistants.
Our assistants are in their final year of their Speech Pathology degree, and have extensive experience in working with children that present with a variety of different communication needs. Our Assistants receive regular supervision, and are provided with ongoing support to ensure that your child is receiving the best quality of service.
Fees
Our therapy rates for Allied Health Assistant support are based on the rates currently provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We are able to provide services to participants looking to pay privately, who are plan-managed through NDIS, or who are self-managed through NDIS.
1 hour (45 minute session + 15 minutes allocated administration & follow up
+ Non-labour associated costs (0.70c per minute)
$86.79