You can call us on (02) 9398 3020or email info@eastsidespeech.com.au to discuss your concerns and how we can help. We will ask about your availability to attend the clinic and endeavour to find an appointment with one of our experienced clinicians.
After making an appointment booking, you will be sent a confirmation email and will be asked to complete an online questionnaire to help us plan for the initial assessment.
This background information forms the basis of the assessment and providing this in advance will allow us to spend less time on paperwork and more time directly with you/your child during the initial session.
Fees vary depending on the nature of the assessment and duration of treatment sessions. Please feel free to contact the clinic to request the current fee schedule.
Please give as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend your appointment. A significant amount of time is spent planning for scheduled appointments and other clients may be on a waiting list for your appointment time. Given enough notice, your appointment can be offered to someone else.
If you need to reschedule a session, we ask that you inform us with at least 24 hours before your appointment (48 hours for NDIS participants). If you do not give 24 hours notice that you are unable to attend your appointment (48 hours for NDIS participants), you will be required to pay for the session in full.
Thank you for your understanding.
We do not require a GP’s referral for a speech pathology assessment. You can simply fill up our online enquiry form to begin.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers.
You or your child may be able to access NDIS support if you;
Eastside Speech Solutions is registered with the NDIS. We are approved to be able to provide NDIS support with funding applications, 1:1 speech pathology and group therapy programs.
Eastside Speech Solutions is registered with all major health funds. Private health fund rebates may apply depending on the type and level of your private health cover. To determine your eligibility, please contact your health fund directly.
Eastside Speech Solutions is registered with Medicare (under the Allied Health Initiative) to provide speech pathology services to those who meet the Medicare requirements. A GP Management Plan under The Chronic Disease Management (CDM) initiative entitles eligible recipients to up to 5 sessions (per calendar year) that are partially covered by Medicare. A GP is responsible for determining whether an individual is eligible to receive a CDM Plan and the paperwork for a GP management plan is necessary before you can start to claim via this service.
A useful information sheet for GPs from Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) can be downloaded here: Speech Pathology and the CDM program – Info sheet for GPs
Therapy services provided by us will need to be paid in full and then you are able to process your Medicare rebate via the Medicare app using details from your paid invoice. Each of the 5 CDM sessions attracts a rebate of approximately $54 from Medicare (up to date as of March 2022) although this may be more if you have reached the safety net. In general, those eligible for a CDM plan will have a chronic condition (present for longer than 6 months) and complex care needs that require ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team consisting of their GP and at least two health care providers (e.g. speech pathologist, occupational therapist, audiologist, psychologist).
For more information please contact your GP or refer to http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/mbsprimarycare-chronicdisease-pdf-infosheet
Communication challenges can show up in different ways and at different stages of life. Our speech pathologists in Sydney are experienced in working with toddlers, teens, adults, and all ages in between. Access support that fits your unique goals, learning style and pace.
