To help you meet some of the costs there are a number of options which might be available to you. Web site information is given in the following table to help you seek more information.
| Funding Name |
Web contact |
Comments |
| Private Health Funds |
www.medibank.com.au/Compare-Health
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Be sure to check on the limit per person per year |
| Enhanced Primary Care Plans |
www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/enhanced_primary_care
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Available from your general practitioner for people with complex communication needs. Item number 10958 rebates $47.50 for 5 sessions per year. |
| Helping Children With Autism |
www.health.gov.au/autism |
Referral from Pediatrician for assessment by Speech pathologist Item number 82005 and then for 20 sessions (as psychology, OT or SLP combinations) under item 82020 for speech therapy. |
| Helping Children With Autism Early Intervention Funding |
www.fahcsia.gov.au |
Options is currently waiting for approval as Sole Provider. |
| Department of Communities |
www.communities.qld.gov.au |
Please contact your local Service Centre for DOC. |
| Education Department Catholic Education |
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Please enquire at your child's school. |
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