Our fee schedule

Our therapy sessions are billed at 60mins, being 45mins with the therapist and 15mins for session documentation and other appointment tasks. Our fees are based on the standard NDIS rates (and is based on the MMM zone you live in)

     Occupational Therapist (OT) $193.99 p/hr

     Allied Health Assistant (AHA) $86.79 p/hr

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We provide Occupational Therapy services to NDIS participants 7years +

How we bill and what we bill for

Therapy Sessions (Face-to-Face)

Appointments can vary depending on the appointment and services required of the OT. Each appointment includes preparation and planning time and mandatory case note writing time, which is billed at the standard NDIS rates. We have standardised our time allocated for these tasks to 15mins and is applied onto the appointment duration. For example:

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A 60min OT session billed at $193.99 (being 45mins with the therapist and 15mins for session documentation and other appointment tasks)​

If the client wishes to have a full 60mins with the therapist, the 15min for case notes will be billed in addition to the face-to-face time (therefore session billed at 75mins) 

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Indirect Supports (Non Face-to-Face)

​As the name suggests this is client-specific administration tasks that are completed behind the scenes, including (but are not limited to), a pre-assessment service which at times is required prior to meeting with you, analysis and interpretation of documentation. Time spent communicating with various parties including Support Coordinators, NDIS, Allied Health professionals and providers, medical specialists, family/carers involved in your NDIS program. Time spent to write necessary NDIA reports/letters and submissions. Time spent for resource development. Recording clinical file notes which confirm actions undertaken, outcomes achieved and client's progress, and evaluating therapy supports and plans for ongoing service delivery. 

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Travel Time

The majority of appointments are completed at the client’s home or in the community. Therefore, the therapist's time travelled is billed at the clinical rate (plus kilometres travelled for zones MMM4+). GBR Therapy makes every effort to reduce travel time charged to clients where possible. Travel time is billed in line with the NDIS price guide and is based on the MMM zone you live in. Please note, other travel fees may apply (eg: ferry/transport fee).

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Late Cancellations

We understand that some sessions need to be rescheduled now and then.

We require a minimum of 48hrs notice if the client cannot attend a scheduled appointment. ​

• Cancellations with less than 48hrs notice, no-shows and late arrivals will result in 100% of the scheduled session duration. Travel may also apply if the OT or AHA has started their journey to the appointment. 

• However, if the appointment can be rescheduled within one week of the original appointment date, no cancellation charge will apply. 

No-shows, late arrivals and cancellations impact not only the therapists, but other families and clients. ​​​​​​

What exactly is Occupational Therapy? 

Occupational therapists (OTs) are qualified health professionals, trained to assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of ageing. They assist people to move from dependence to independence, maximising their personal productivity, well-being and quality of life. 

It is a client-centred health profession that involves ongoing assessments to understand what activities you can do (and those you want to do). These include activities of daily living, household and community functioning, education, work, and social participation. The OT can help you identify interests and goals, manage daily routines at home and in the community, modify daily tasks to make them easier to perform, and recommend activities that you can participate effectively in. 

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OTs also assess and recommend assistive technology, provide housing assessment for specialist accommodation options, and environmental modifications.​

Why do reports cost so much?

Reports do take some time to assess, gather and analyse data, research and collate information into a comprehensive report with outcomes and recommendations. Reports are essential for the NDIS and are highly detailed to evidence "the why"; what supports are needed for the client, why they are needed, and how much funding support may be needed. 

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During the course of completing any report, the therapist will meet with the client in person, more than once in some cases. They will also be communicating with other health and service providers involved in the client's care, and also with family and/or supports to gather information. This may include several phone calls, emails or online meetings.

They may also collaborate with third-party suppliers and trades depending on the type of report - this will include additional site visits, several phone calls and emails, equipment trials, obtaining quotes, and preparing detailed modification drawings.