Psychology Fees & Rebates | Medicare, NDIS, DVA & Private Health

Fees, Rebates & Funding Options

At GROW Clinical Psychology, we aim to make psychological support accessible by offering a range of funding options, including Medicare, private health insurance, and government-funded schemes.

Medicare Rebates

To access Medicare rebates, you will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician.

This referral allows eligible clients to claim rebates for psychology sessions under the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, which provides up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year.

Medicare rebates currently provide:

• Clinical Psychologist: $145.25 rebate

• General Psychologist: $98.95 rebate

A valid referral is required for all Medicare-rebated sessions.

Session Fees

Our standard psychology fees generally range from:

• $158.95 – $220 per session, depending on the psychologist’s qualifications and experience.

After your session, Medicare rebates can be processed on the spot and are typically returned directly to your nominated bank account.

Please bring your Medicare card and payment card to each appointment.

Private Health Insurance

Psychology services may be partly covered under private health insurance extras cover, depending on your provider and level of cover.

Please note that private health insurance cannot be used in addition to Medicare rebates for the same session.

Government-Funded & Third-Party Schemes

We also support clients accessing psychology through a range of funding programs, including:

WorkCover

Eligible clients may access psychology services through the WorkCover Victoria.
Some clinicians can bill directly, allowing minimal or no out-of-pocket costs.

Transport Accident Commission (TAC)

Clients injured in transport accidents may access funded psychological support through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).

Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

We support veterans through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), with eligible clients often receiving fully funded care.

NDIS

We provide psychology services to self-managed and plan-managed participants of the NDIS, supporting individuals with psychosocial disability, autism, ADHD, and developmental differences.

NDIS-funded support may assist with:

• Daily living skills

• Emotional regulation and wellbeing

• Social and community participation

• Building independence and confidence

Psychological Assessments

We also provide a range of psychological assessments, including:

• Cognitive (IQ) assessments – $800

• Neurodevelopmental assessments (Dsylexia, Intellectual Disability ) – $800

• Functional Capacity Assessments – $800

• Autism assessments – $1500

• ADHD assessments for children & adolescents - $1500

All assessments include a comprehensive written report.

Medicare rebates may apply for some autism-related assessments depending on referral pathways.

Cancellations

We require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling.

Late cancellations (less than 24 hours’ notice) or missed appointments may incur the full session fee, as this time has been reserved specifically for you and cannot usually be reallocated.

Please note that Medicare does not provide rebates for missed sessions.

Payment Information

• Fees are payable on the day of appointment

• Medicare rebates are processed immediately after payment

• Assessments may be paid in instalments

• Bulk billing may be available for eligible pension card holders with selected clinicians (limited availability)

Additional Information

• Not all clinicians offer WorkCover, TAC, or DVA services (please check availability when booking)

• We do not provide medico-legal or family court reports

• All psychologists are registered Medicare providers