Funding and Rebates

Medicare: for those who are eligible for and have received a referral for the ‘Chronic Disease Management’ plan (formally the ‘Enhanced Primary Care’ plan) from their GP, then you are entitled up to 5 speech therapy sessions rebated by Medicare. Currently, the rebate given for speech therapy is $52.95 per session, unless you have met the Medicare Safety Net for the year. If this is the case, you are eligible for an 80% rebate of the total cost of service. If you have further questions about these plans or questions about the Medicare Safety Net please contact your GP, or refer to the ‘Department of Humans Services’ website.

Department of Veteran Affairs: For those who are eligible for speech therapy services under their level of cover, the Department of Veteran Affairs can cover the total costs of all services. To find out if you are eligible for speech therapy services please contact the Department of Veteran Affairs.