Helping Children with Autism (HCWA)
Important Information for families about Medicare rebates under Helping Children with Autism (children/young people under 25)
Under the Medicare “Helping Children with Autism” initiative, a child can be referred by a consultant paediatrician or psychiatrist for the following allied health services:
- up to eight (8) diagnostic / assessment services delivered by psychologists to assist the referring practitioner with diagnosis or to contribute to a child’s treatment and management plan (for a child/young person under 25 years of age).
- up to twenty (20) treatment services delivered by our psychologists (for a child/young person under 25 years of age).
NDIS funding (all ages)
Some families may be eligible for NDIS funding. The available funding (budget) and the services applicable to the NDIS plan will vary from person to person. Feel free to contact the clinic should you wish to discuss your eligibility and suitability with our services.
Please call us on 9077 2275 to book an Autism Diagnostic Assessment or to book an initial appointment under your NDIS funding or through the Medicare Helping Children with Autism assessment/treatment referral program.
