There are various rebates and government initiatives available to families to access funding for Occupational Therapy Services.

Chronic Disease Management, formerly known as Enhanced Primary Care Plan
Clients with complex and chronic care needs may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for up to 5 sessions a year with Allied Health Professionals. Please contact your GP or Paediatrician to determine if you are eligible and arrange for a referral prior to attending Occupational Therapy sessions you wish to claim.   I am able to provide Medicare rebates from the clinic from an onsite Hicaps terminal.

The Better Access to Mental Health Professionals Plan
I am registered to provide services through Medicare under the Better Access to Mental Health Initiative. Clients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, sleep disorder, attention deficit disorder, conduct disorder or eating disorder may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions a year with a registered Allied Health Professional. Please contact your doctor, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist to determine if you a
re eligible and arrange for a referral prior to attending ccupational Therapy sessions you wish to claim.

Helping Children with Autism Medicare Rebates
Medicare rebates are available to assist with diagnosis and treatment for children with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Please contact your Paediatrician or Psychiatrist for further information as access to this funding is reliant upon a written referral.

Private Health Insurance 
I am registered with all the major health funds and I am able to provide onsite claims through a HICAPS machine. Non Clinic appointments will need to claim directly from their health fund.

National Disability Insurance Scheme
I am able to provide services to both self-managed and plan-managed participants  under the NDIS, however not NDIA managed participants.

Please email me directly at tanyacook01@gmail.com if you have any questions.