Individuals may be able to access Speech Pathology Medicare rebates following a GP, specialist or consultant physician referral for the relevant Medicare scheme. 

If eligible, Medicare will rebate a portion of your service fee. The current rebate is $60.35 (as of January 2025).

Before attending your first appointment, please email us your Medicare Referral Form that specifically includes Life Connective’s details for the following Medicare schemes:

Chronic Disease GP Management Plans & Team Care Arrangements

Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Eligible Disability (previously the Better Start for Children with Disability initiative)

Follow-up allied health services under Medicare for people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent

NDIS referrals for Behavioural Support and Speech Pathology can be made directly by the Participant and their families or by other relevant professionals. We accept NDIS agency managed, plan managed and self managed participants.

Such professionals may be NDIS LACs, Support Coordinators, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Teachers and other associated specialists.

NDIS Specialist Behavioural Intervention Support (Capacity Building – Improved Relationships)

11_022_0110_7_3 – Specialist Behavioural Intervention Support

11_023_0110_7_3 – Behaviour Management Plan Including Training in Behaviour Management Strategies

NDIS Speech Pathology (Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living)

15_005_0118_1_3 – Early Childhood Support Professionals

15_622_0128_1_3 – Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Speech Pathologist

Home Care referrals can be made directly by individuals and their families or by various healthcare professionals, including GPs, Geriatricians, Social Workers, Nurses, or other relevant professionals involved in the care of the elderly.

Dysphagia referrals are often urgent, in some cases life threatening; and as such are prioritised at Life Connective.

Dysphagia refers to the difficulty or discomfort in swallowing food, liquids, or saliva. While some cases of dysphagia may be temporary or mild, others can indicate a more serious underlying condition and health outcomes. 

It is important to seek a Speech Pathology appointment promptly.