Fees
Nurture Speech Therapy has a range of payment methods available depending on your child’s needs and circumstances. There are different fees for privately funded (e.g. private health funds and Medicare) services and government-funded services, such as NDIS. Please contact Nurture Speech Therapy for further information on fees specific to your needs.
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TRAVEL RATE
Services may be offered in your child’s home, childcare centre, kindergarten, or school.
Travel costs are calculated from the home office in Currumbin as part thereof the respective hourly rate. Please enquire for a quote.
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For NDIS participants, up to 30 minutes labour travel time between appointments can be claimed against your child's plan. You can view more information in the NDIS Price Guide, located on their website.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR FEE
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The face-to-face time we spend with your child and/or family.
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Session preparation time – planning your child’s individual session and preparing any materials and resources required.
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Fuel costs associated with travel.
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Information and materials for home practice.
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Administrative costs including; phone calls, emails, GP letters (for Medicare plans), etc.
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Maintaining your child’s file, including recording progress and documenting case notes.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Provided at respective hourly rate
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Reports and home programs
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NDIS review reports as required by NDIA before your planning meeting
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Meeting with other professionals that support you (e.g. teachers, health professionals, and other service providers) in person, via videoconference or Skype, or on the phone
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Creating custom visual supports for your own use (e.g. visual timetables, social stories, etc.)
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Other services may be offered as required. Chat with us about what you need
Learn more about funding options here.
What to expect within your sessions
Initial Session
The first appointment involves working with your family to plan your child’s individualised service. Upon completion of a case history form, we will conduct informal observations and possibly a brief a screener assessment. This first session will be largely play-based, and have a focus on building a relationship with your child and family. It also provides important information to guide which formal assessments are necessary.
Assessment Session/s
Based on information gathered in the initial session, formal assessment will take place over one or more subsequent sessions. Assessments are important in understanding your child’s strengths and areas of need, and guide intervention planning. Assessment is followed by a comprehensive report (billed separately), as well as discussion with your family to establish some goals.
Therapy Sessions
After assessment, therapy sessions will provide evidence-based intervention that is focused on play and positive interactions. Sessions will incorporate fun learning opportunities in a supportive environment to help your child reach their goals.