Funding

For Children's  

Occupational Therapy

Government Funding

Your child may be able to access funding for occupational therapy services through one of the government initiatives listed below.

NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has been rolled out across Australia. To access the scheme you must be assessed as eligible.

How can we help?

Our therapists are experienced with conducting the necessary assessments and writing comprehensive reports to support your application to the scheme.

We can also assist you to prepare for your NDIS planning meeting by supporting you to identify what goals and areas would be most beneficial for support.

Kids Play Occupational Therapist can provide therapy to children with NDIS plans which are Self Managed or Plan Managed.

Due to the high cost for our business we are not registered to provide services to children who have their plan managed directly by the NDIS.

For more information about the NDIS please visit www.ndis.gov.au and sign up for the regular newsletter.

Better Start for Children with a Disability (Better Start)

Medicare rebates are available to assist with diagnosis and treatment for children with:

  • Vision impairment
  • Hearing impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Fragile X Syndrome
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Angelman Syndrome
  • Kabuki Syndrome
  • Smith-Magenis Syndrome
  • Charge Syndrome
  • Cri du Chat Syndrome
  • Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
  • Microcephaly
  • Rett’s Disorder. 

You will need a written referral from your paediatrician or psychiatrist to access this funding.

For more information visit:

  • The Better Start for Disability Initiative website http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/program-services/for-people-with-disability/better-start-for-children-with-disability-initiative
  • The Department of Health website http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/children_disability

Helping Children with Autism (HCWA)

This package provides Medicare rebates to assist children aged 0 to 6 with diagnosis and treatment of:

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD).

You will need a written referral from your paediatrician or psychiatrist.

For more information visit:

  • The Helping Children with Autism website http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/program-services/for-people-with-disability/helping-children-with-autism  
  • The Department of Health website http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/autism-children  

Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan

 This funding plan used to be known as the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan. It allows eligible children with complex and chronic care needs to attend up to five sessions per year with an allied health professional.

Your doctor or paediatrician will determine if your child is eligible and provide a referral. Please arrange a referral before attending the therapy sessions you wish to claim.

For more information visit 

The Department of Health website

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/mbsprimarycare-chronicdiseasemanagement

Better Access to Mental Health Professionals

Clients with a diagnosed mental disorder may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions a year. Disorders can include:

  • Anxiety
  • Sleep disorder
  • Attention deficit disorder
  •  Conduct disorder
  •  Eating disorder

Your doctor, paediatrician or psychiatrist will determine if your child is eligible and provide a referral. Please arrange a referral before attending the therapy sessions you wish to claim.

For more information visit 

The Department of Health website

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/mental-ba-fact-pat

Other Services 

We also provide services on behalf of the Department of Child Safety, Disability Services and Private Health Insurers