Fee Information

Fees and Rebates

Therapy Fees

At Growing Kids Child Psychological Services, Kirsty offers a competitive fee of $230 for a 50-minute therapy session which allows for 10 minutes for record keeping and administration. She recognises that a 50-minute session may not always be ideal for children and adolescents, and is open to discussing shorter 30-minute sessions if they are more appropriate. Please feel free to reach out to discuss this and make arrangements prior to booking your appointment. Your child's comfort and needs are her top priority.

Therapy Rebates

Medicare

Private Health

NDIS

The Better Access initiative provides Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual and 10 group mental health therapy sessions per calendar year. Each referral provides up to 6 visits at a time. To qualify, you must have an eligible referral from a GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician and hold a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan. Following the session, Growing Kids Child Psychological Services is happy to process the Medicare claim for your convenience.

Holders of private health insurance may be eligible for a rebate depending on their plan and level of cover. Further information about eligibility can be obtained from your private health insurance provider. Growing Kids Child Psychological Services cannot process private health rebates.

Growing Kids Child Psychological Services can provide services to both self managed and plan managed NDIS participants. Service cannot be provided to NDIA managed clients. Information about the participant’s NDIS number, plan start and end dates, information about the psychological services approved, and invoicing instructions will be obtained prior to the commencement of services. All invoices declined by NDIS remain the responsibility of the participant or their nominee. NDIS participants are charged at the same rate as all other clients.

Assessment Fees

At Growing Kids Child Psychological Services, assessment costs will vary between assessments packages, with some assessments requiring 15 hours or more to provide you with a final report. Prior to commencing, Kirsty will discuss the assessment process including interviews and observations, materials to be used and overall cost. A deposit is required for all assessments, followed by a second installment at the time of assessment. The final balance is due 48 hours prior to the parent feedback session and receipt of the Psychological assessment report.

What is included in the Assessment cost?

All testing sessions conducted with the young person

Materials used for testing (assessment tools, measures, questionnaires etc.)

Data analysis and collating information to include in the Assessment Report

A comprehensive psychological assessment report displaying background information, testing information, collated results and targeted recommendations

Feedback session to discuss outcomes & provide direction

COGNITIVE

A cognitive assessment involves the testing of intelligence.

It may involve an initial parent / teacher interview, standardised cognitive testing, adaptive functioning assessments and observations.

This is usually used to identify intellectual disability but can also be used to identify young people who are gifted.

EDUCATIONAL

An educational assessment is used to identify an individual's academic strengths and challenges.

It may involve an initial parent/teacher interview, standardised cognitive testing, academic skills assessments, and observations.

This is usually used to identify specific learning disorders.

BEHAVIOURAL

Behavioural assessments involve identifying the root cause of behaviours that the young person is experiencing.

It may involve an initial parent/teacher interview, behavioural assessments and observations.

This is usually used to identify diagnoses including but not limited to ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression.

FUNCTIONAL

A psychological functional assessment identifies how a diagnoses or impairment impacts on the a young person's ability to complete their daily activities.

It may involve an initial parent/teacher interview, adaptive functioning assessments and observations.

This assessment is not used to make a diagnoses, instead provide information to parents, schools and agencies that may guide treatment, support and accommdations.

Assessment Rebates

Medicare

Young people under the age of 25 can claim rebates for up to 4 sessions under the "Complex neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability" scheme. This requires an eligible referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist, allowing psychologists to assist with diagnostic formulation.

Private Health

NDIS

Growing Kids Child Psychological Services can provide assessment to both self managed and plan managed NDIS participants when the assessment is specifically listed within the young person's plan. Service cannot be provided to NDIA managed clients. Information about the participant’s NDIS number, plan start and end dates and invoicing instructions will be obtained prior to the commencement of services. All invoices declined by NDIS remain the responsibility of the participant or their nominee. NDIS participants are charged at the same rate as all other clients.