fees - Talk It Up Speech Pathology

Fees and Insurance

- Fees are always discussed with clients prior to the initial consultation. Please feel free to ask your speech pathologist what the current fee schedule is. These are subject to change with notice.

- Speech Pathology fees in this practice generally do not include GST. GST is included for travel outside of Bendigo and for teaching/training sessions.

- If you have private health insurance with the relevant extras cover, speech pathology fees may be claimed. People are advised to check with their health insurance providers to determine their cover for Speech Pathology. HICAPS is available so you can claim with your health insurance fund during your appointment and only pay the gap.

- Payment on the day is required and EFTPOS is available.

- Some Medicare rebates may be available to people with chronic & complex care needs being managed by their GP under Chronic Disease Management plan. Further information can be found at http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/ All of our Speech Pathologists are registered Medicare providers.

- Some Medicare rebates may also be available to people undergoing assessment and therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Further information can be found at FaHCSIA.

- Talk It Up Speech Pathology is a registered DVA (Department of Veteran’s Affairs) provider.

- Payment is required on the day and may be made by cash, cheque or direct deposit. A receipt is provided on the day.

- Speech pathology fees can contribute towards your out-of-pocket medical expenses threshold. Clients are advised to retain their receipts and discuss with their accountant if they are likely to reach their threshold.

- People who meet the NDIS access requirements are called participants. Participants receive funded supports and an individual plan.If you are a person with disability and want to join the NDIS, you need to meet the access requirements. These include: availability of the Scheme where you live; your age; your residency status; your disability and in some cases your early intervention requirements.

If you think you meet these criteria, you can apply to join the NDIS.

Acknowledgement of Country

We respectfully acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet, work, and learn in Bendigo. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.

We recognise that Country is not just a place, but a living cultural and storytelling landscape—nurtured over millennia through spoken word, song, and story. As a speech pathology practice committed to supporting communication and storytelling for all, we are mindful and grateful to honour the oldest storytellers of this land, and to continue learning from their enduring connection to place, language, and expression.