Funding
There are several ways to access speech pathology support. Explore the options below, and speak with your GP or funding provider about what may apply to your family.
Ways to fund your care
Medicare / GPCCMP
Medicare rebates
A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan may make Medicare rebates available for eligible allied health services, including speech pathology.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
NDIS
We accept plan-managed and self-managed NDIS clients. Speech pathology supports can be part of your funded goals, and we can assist with planning and forecast reporting if your child is preparing for NDIS access.
Private Health Insurance
Extras cover
If you have extras cover, you may be eligible for rebates on assessments and therapy sessions. Check with your health fund for policy-specific details.
Medicare / GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan is Medicare’s current framework, replacing the older GP Management Plan and Chronic Disease Management Plan from July 2025. It supports people with ongoing health needs, including children with long-term speech and language needs, by documenting care goals, treatment actions and allied health referrals in one plan.
How does it work?
1. Your GP prepares a GPCCMP if your child has a chronic communication or developmental need likely to persist for six months or more.
2. Your GP provides a referral linked to the plan, allowing you to claim up to five eligible allied health services per calendar year.
3. These services may all be used for speech pathology or split between providers, depending on needs and clinical judgement.
Tip
Speak with your GP about whether a GPCCMP is appropriate and ask them to clearly specify “speech” in the referral if you intend to claim speech pathology sessions.
Private health item numbers
320
Initial assessment
350
Therapy session