Fees

Clear, upfront fees and funding

We believe in being transparent about cost. Below are our current session fees and the funding pathways that may help make therapy more affordable for your family.

Session fees

Private and self-managed NDIS fees

The following rates apply to private and self-managed NDIS clients. NDIS plan-managed and agency-managed rates are the same, with reduced travel charges (see below).

Initial Intake Session & Summary Report

100 min face to face, 80 min non face to face

$581.97

Individual Therapy Session

50 min face to face, 20 min non face to face

$225.03

Group Session

Per hour, divided by participants (min 2, max 4). Excludes report writing

$193.99/hr

Offsite Therapy Session

60 min therapy, plus travel costs

$193.99

Travel

Max 60 minutes at the hourly rate, plus $1.11 per km (GST inc.)

$213.39/hr

Report Writing

Per hour (GST inc.)

$213.39/hr

Occupational Therapy Assessment

Per hour, quote on request

$193.99/hr

Phone & Email Communication

Per hour

$193.99/hr

NDIS plan-managed and agency-managed travel: charged at $97 per hour (a 50% reduction) plus $1.01 per km, and capped at 30 minutes. NDIS community visits are offered only when a clinic or telehealth appointment is not suitable.

Intake appointments may need to be conducted over two sessions of 50 minutes if booked during term. NDIS funding cannot be used to cover all report writing; please call our Family Liaison Team to discuss options if you need a service not listed. Fees are current as of July 2025 and may be reviewed periodically.

Funding and rebates

Ways to help cover the cost

Depending on your circumstances, several funding pathways may reduce your out-of-pocket cost. Our team is happy to talk through what might apply to your family.

NDIS

We are a registered NDIS provider under the Improved Daily Living support category. NDIS session rates match our private rates, with reduced travel (50%) and travel capped at 30 minutes.

Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP)

Ask your GP whether your child is eligible for a CDMP (also called an EPC plan). It covers 5 individual OT sessions a year with a Medicare rebate per visit, which increases once you are over the safety net.

Better Access to Mental Health Plan

Your GP or paediatrician may consider your child eligible for OT under a Mental Health Plan, with rebates on up to 10 sessions a year. Kid Link is authorised to provide these services.

Private Health Insurance

Check whether your 'Extras' cover includes occupational therapy. If you are entitled to a rebate, please let our Family Liaison Team know before your session, as some funds require the therapist to register with them specifically.

Helping Children with Autism

Eligible families may access up to 20 government-funded OT sessions through this program.

Payment terms

Kid Link is a pay-on-the-day clinic. In-clinic private and self-managed NDIS clients pay at the end of each session. Offsite and telehealth clients are invoiced by email and pay on the day via the "Pay Now" link. NDIS plan-managed and agency-managed families can be invoiced after the session.

Cancellation policy

Cancel before 10am the day before your session and there is no fee. Cancellations after 10am the day prior, or no-shows, are charged 90% of the full session fee. We honour notices sent by email or voicemail outside business hours, as long as they reach us before the 10am cut-off.

Questions about fees or funding?

Get in touch and our admin team will talk you through session costs and the funding options that might apply to your family.

Email

For new and existing enquiries.

admin@kidlink.net.au

Phone

Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST.

(03) 9879 7019

Clinic

2 Brunswick Road, Mitcham, VIC