Fees & Funding Options
At Allied Awakening, we strive to provide transparent and accessible information regarding our fees.
We understand that understanding the cost of speech pathology services is an important part of your decision-making process.
Referrals
Anyone can self-refer to a speech pathologist.
If you wish to claim through Medicare or DVA funding, you will require GP referral.
We also accept referrals from:
Support Coordinators
Occupational Therapist
Neurologists
Psychologists
Dietitians
Paediatricians
Behaviour Support Practioners
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists
Workers Compensation and Accident Insurers
Funding Options
We accept:
NDIS Plan Managed and Self-Managed Participants
NDIS Agency Managed Participants (>9 years)
Medicare Referrals (Chronic Disease Management Plans)*
Private Health Insurance*
Private Referrals
Brokerage of our services to organisations
Workers Compensation and Accident Insurance (Requires completion of allied health treatment request with SIRA)
*These referrals will incur a gap fee
NDIS Funded Fees
Fees for NDIS participants are in-line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements 2025/2026 of $193.99 per hour.
| Service Type (NDIS Participants) | Typical Hours and Billing (Excluding Travel) |
|---|---|
| Swallowing Assessment with Mealtime Management Plan | Approx 3-5 hours |
| Functional Communication Assessment | Approx 5-7 hours |
| Progress Report (30 mins per page) | Approx 2 hours |
| Assessment Session | 1 hour + 10 mins Case Noting |
| Ongoing Therapy Session (Short) | 30 mins + 10 mins Case Noting |
| Ongoing Therapy Session (Standard) | 1 hour + 10 mins Case Noting |
| Non-Face-to-Face Tasks (Includes liaison with stakeholders & additional documentation) | 10 min increments for liaison/communication or 30 mins per page for documentation |
| Travel to a Participant | MMM1-3 areas: Max 30 mins; MMM4-5 areas:Max 1 hour |
| Last F2F2F Travel (Generally apportioned between clients) | MMM1-3 areas: Max 30 mins; MMM4-5 areas:Max 1 hour |
| Travel KMs (Only when travelling over 30 mins)** | $1 per KM |
*Please note that this is a guide and could vary depending on the level of complexity and participant needs.
**Travel commences from Maitland, NSW. Charged at a half-hourly rate of $96.99 ($48.50 per 30 mins of travel).
Non-NDIS Funded Fees
| Service Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Assessment Session (1hr) including up to 30 mins travel to appointment | $250 |
| Therapy Session (1hr) including up to 30 mins travel to appointment | $210 |
| Short Therapy Session (if appropriate - children only) including up to 30 mins travel to appointment | $120 |
| Allied Health Assistance (60 mins) including up to 30 mins travel to appointment | $120 |
| Comprehensive Assessment Report | $350 |
| GP/School Letter | $120 |
| Travel KMs (only when travelling to clients over 30 mins from Maitland, NSW) | $1.00 per KM |
Methods of Payment
Direct Debit
EFTPOS
Medicare and Insurance claims
Cash
Third Party Providers e.g. NDIS Plan Managers