Pricing
Mike’s hourly rate is $193.99 per hour.
Capacity Building Sessions
Ongoing Sessions: 60 minutes
50 minute session
10 minute note taking
Frequency of therapy is dependent on needs of each participant.
Progress Report
2 hours of report writing
For existing clients only. This is used when going for NDIS plan reviews.
Assistive Technology
Includes assessment, recommendations, sourcing equipment, letter of recommendation, trials and evidence & advice reports
Costs depend on the complexity of the Assistive Technology item required (low risk/ low cost, medium risk, complex and high risk) and the number of items needed.
Travel Costs
The pricing listed is not inclusive of travel.
Travel time is charged in line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. For therapy supports, travel labour is charged at 50% of the hourly therapy rate, plus $0.99 per kilometre.
For NDIS-funded participants, travel charges are applied per participant and are subject to applicable NDIS caps.
The same travel charging approach applies to private-paying clients, with costs discussed and agreed upon prior to service delivery.
Functional Capacity Assessment
3 hour assessment (typically split over two sessions)
10 hours of report writing
Includes a comprehensive interview, functional assessment, observation assessment, 2-3 standardised assessments and an extensive report.
Non-Face to Face Supports
Non-face to face supports that help achieve a participant’s goals will also be billed separately. Non-face to face supports include, but are not limited to:
Time spent corresponding about the client with parents, carers, school, and other professionals (e.g. emails, phone calls, reports, letter and videocalls)
Resource development that is specific for achieving a participant’s gaols (e.g. visual schedules, home programs and activities)
Scoring, analysing and interpreting standardised and clinical assessment data
Research completed that is directly related to the participant’s needs and the attainment of their goals (e.g. suitable assistive technology)
Non-face to face supports play a crucial role in helping participants achieve their goals because of their tailored assistance. Non-face to face supports can be customised to meet individual needs, providing targeted guidance and resources.
By integrating non-face to face supports, participants can receive comprehensive assistance that compliments face-to face interactions, ultimately enhancing a participant’s ability to achieve their goals.
Non-face to face supports are charged at the same hourly rate as face to face support ($193.99/hr).
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy at Mike the OT has been established to ensure all participants have equal opportunity to engage in services.
The loss from cancelled Occupational Therapy sessions can include the following:
Cancelled appointments can significantly disrupt and impact a participant’s support plan and therapeutic progress
Frequent cancellations may lead to a lower commitment toward support plans, which can adversely affect therapeutic outcomes
Participants who have been waiting to receive services miss out
Clients are requested to provide at least two (2) clear business days’ notice to reschedule or cancel a pre-arranged session.
NDIS-funded participants
In line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, where a cancellation occurs with less than two clear business days’ notice and the appointment time cannot be filled with alternative billable work, a short-notice cancellation fee may be charged.
Private paying clients
Cancellations made with less than two clear business days’ notice may incur the full session fee.
Non-attendance / no-shows
If the participant does not attend the session or is not present at the agreed location 30 minutes after the scheduled start time, the full session fee may be charged. For NDIS participants, travel costs may also be charged in accordance with NDIS pricing rules.
Telehealth appointments are offered when a participant cannot attend their session.
Mike the OT reserves the right to assess and determine when the cancellation fees may apply.
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