Thrive Children’s Therapy Sunbury, VIC
NDIS & Speech Therapy Funding Options
Understanding Your Funding Options
Navigating therapy funding can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already focused on supporting your child.
At Thrive Children’s Therapy in Sunbury, we aim to make the process simple, transparent and supportive. Whether you are accessing NDIS funding, Medicare rebates or private health insurance, our team can help you understand your options and next steps.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
We provide speech therapy and key worker services for children with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS funding.
We work collaboratively with families and other allied health professionals to help children build functional communication skills in everyday environments.
Medicare
(Chronic Disease Management Plan)
Children may be eligible for a Medicare rebate with a referral from a GP under a Chronic Disease Management Plan.
- Up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year
- Partial rebate per session
We recommend speaking with your GP to determine eligibility.
Private Health Insurance
Many private health funds provide rebates for speech pathology services. We can provide invoices for you to claim directly with your health fund.
Initial speech therapy: Billing Code 320
Ongoing speech therapy: Billing Code 350
Private Fee-Paying Clients
We welcome families who are privately funding therapy. We provide:
- Transparent fee information
- Clear service agreements
- Flexible scheduling options
If you’re unsure which option applies to you, our team is happy to help.
What Happens Next?
Reach Out
Complete our enquiry form or contact our Sunbury clinic directly. Let us know a little about your child and your concerns — no detail is too small.
We Connect
We’ll be in touch to discuss your child’s needs, answer your questions, and guide you through the best next steps. This may include booking an assessment or scheduling therapy sessions.
Begin Support
Together, we create an individualised plan tailored to your child’s strengths and goals. From there, therapy begins in a supportive, engaging environment designed to help your child thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an NDIS plan before contacting you?
No – you’re welcome to reach out at any stage.
Can I use NDIS funding for speech therapy?
Yes, if speech therapy is included in your child’s plan goals.
Do you accept self-managed NDIS clients?
Yes, we support both self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Do you offer telehealth under NDIS?
Yes, telehealth services may be available depending on suitability.