NDIS Funding

Southern Psychologists provides services to self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

Psychology services may be funded by the NDIS if your plan includes funding for Improved Daily Living Skills under Capacity Building Supports. All services must align with your NDIS plan goals.

To use NDIS funding with us, you will need to provide either:

A copy of your current NDIS plan, or

Your plan number, plan dates, and a list of your plan goals.

Our NDIS services are charged at the scheduled rates set out in the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

If you are self-managed, payment is required at the time of your appointment. A receipt will be provided for you to claim reimbursement directly from the NDIS.

If you are plan-managed, we will invoice your Plan Manager directly. Please provide your Plan Manager’s details before your first appointment.

Contact us to learn more about our NDIS services.

Medicare Rebates for Psychological Therapy

To access Medicare rebates, you will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your General Practitioner (GP), Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician.
During your appointment, your doctor will assess your eligibility for the plan based on your current mental health needs.

If approved, your doctor will prepare the referral, allowing you to claim a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

Before your first appointment, please send a copy of your Mental Health Treatment Plan to us via email at admin@southernpsychologists.com.au.

At Southern Psychologists, we offer on-the-spot Medicare claiming facilities. Your rebate will be processed immediately after your appointment and paid directly into the bank account linked to your Medicare record.

Please note:

You can claim from either Medicare or private health insurance for each session, not both.

Private health insurers do not cover the gap between the Medicare rebate and the session fee.

For tips on how to talk to your doctor about your mental health, you can visit the Healthdirect website.

Private Health Insurance

You may be able to claim a rebate for psychology sessions through your private health insurance, depending on your level of cover.
Rebate amounts vary between providers, so we recommend checking with your fund directly about your entitlements.

Some of our clinicians are registered with major health insurers. Claims can be made after your appointment using your health fund membership card.

Please note:

You can only claim from either Medicare or private health insurance for a given session.

Private health funds will not cover the Medicare ‘gap.’

Private Self-Funded Clients

If you are not accessing NDIS, Medicare, or private health insurance funding, you are welcome to pay privately for your sessions.

Payment is required on the day of your appointment via EFTPOS.
We accept Visa and Mastercard.