FUNDING

Therapy Works CQ accepts a number of funding and payment options. Therapy Works CQ requires full payment of the scheduled fee amount, on the day of the appointment.

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME (NDIS)

Therapy Works CQ is a NDIS Provider. The amount of funding a participant receives for therapy services depends on the individual NDIS package. TWCQ is able to accept payment from participants who are plan-managed or self-managed. Please call the NDIS Hotline 1800 800 110 or visit the NDIS website www.ndis.gov.au for more information. 

MEDICARE REBATES

Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) Formally known as Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC)

The CDM or EPC plan offers up to 5 Medicare rebated sessions per calendar year for clients with complex or ongoing needs who see two or more Allied Health Professionals.  The rebate is $60.35 per session, which can be claimed online at the time of payment.  For clients who have exceeded the Medicare Safety Net, the rebated amounts can be much higher. Referrals for this plan can be made by a GP.

For clients of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, an additional 5 Medicare rebates per calendar year may be available as referred by a GP.

Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) 

Therapy Works CQ is an approved provider for the Pervasive Developmental Disorder for children diagnosed with ASD before the age of 13. This plan provides rebates for 20 treatment sessions including 4 assessment sessions, which are to be used before the child turns 15. The rebate is $85.20 per session which can be claimed online at the time of payment. These sessions can be shared between different health services and cannot be renewed annually. Referrals for this plan must be made by a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist.