Financial Support & Funding Options

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a scheme of the Australian Government that funds costs associated with disability. The scheme was legislated in 2013 and went into full operation in 2020.

The NDIS supports children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities to receive supports early so that they achieve the best outcomes throughout their lives.

Little Steps Therapies is a Registered NDIS Provider. If you are approved for NDIS funding, our clinic is able to process your payment if you are:

1. NDIA Managed 
2. Plan Managed 
3. Self Managed

More information: If you require any more information please speak with the NDIS on 1800 800 110, or click the following link:

NDIS Eligibility Checklist OR ndis.gov.au

The Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP)  was introduced by the Australian Government to provide additional financial support through Medicare for people with chronic or terminal medical conditions. 

If you have been given a CDMP referral from your GP, you may be eligible for up to a maximum of 5 rebated sessions from Medicare per calendar year. The Medicare rebate is currently $53.95 per consultation. 

It is important to note that the rebate does not cover the entire cost of your consultation. You will be required to pay for the consultation in full, and our administrative team will help you claim you medicare rebate directly into your bank account.

More information: If you require any more information please speak with your General Practitioner, or click the following link:

The Department of Health & Aged Care OR Services Australia

Do you have Private Health Insurance? No problem!

Private health insurance offers members greater choice in the provision of treatment, coverage for other services that are not included under Medicare arrangements. 

At Little Steps Therapies we accept HICAPS Private Health Insurance with on the spot transactions. This provides you with a hassle free alternative to the claim and gap pay process. HICAPS systems will automatically process your claims for health funds, saving you time.

Not sure if your Private Health Insurance covers you for Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy? Check the following item numbers to see if you are covered:

• 320 is the item number for a Speech Pathology Assessment.
• 340 is the item number for a Speech Pathology therapy consultation.
• 100 is the item number for an Occupational Therapy Assessment.
• 200 and 250 are the item numbers for a short and long Occupational therapy consultation.

If you require any more information please click the following link:

Health.gov.au OR HICAPS

MBS items are available for assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or an eligible disability.

The patient must be under 25 years of age to have:

• Allied health MBS items for assistance in diagnosing the patient or contributing to a treatment plan
• A treatment and management plan prepared by a specialist, consultant physician or general practitioner
• Allied health MBS items for treatment services.

A Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder covers patients who’ll require support across multiple domains.

Diagnosing a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder requires:

• evidence that support is needed
• impairment across 2 or more neurodevelopmental domains with complex multi-domain cognitive and functional disabilities.

It’s up to the diagnosing practitioner’s clinical judgement whether their patient meets the definition of a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. 

For more information please speak with your General Practitioner, or click the following link: 

Servicesaustralia.gov.au OR Services Australia