equitable access

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible for our program if you:

• Hold a valid EPC/CDM referral from a GP

• Receive a Disability Support Pension, hold a Health Care Card, or have limited income

• Are an NDIS participant with restricted therapy funding

• Experience financial hardship, housing stress, or unemployment

• Belong to a priority group (First Nations, CALD, LGBTQIA+, regional/remote)
  
  

What We Ask of You

• Provide your valid EPC/CDM referral before or at your first appointment (if applicable)

• Complete a short screening form to help us assess your needs

• Respect our 24‑hour cancellation policu

• Voyeur understanding that missed appointments may incur a $25 fee or require reassessment of subsidy eligibility

What We Offer

1. Subsidised Low‑Cost EPC (Medicare) Sessions

   • Up to 5 low-fee sessions per year with a valid Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) or Chronic Disease Management (CDM) referral from your GP

   • Tailored for individuals on limited income, pension, Health Care Cards, NDIS participants with restricted therapy budgets, or experiencing financial hardship

   • Affordable gap fees: $40–$80 depending on appointment type and circumstances.

Appointment Type Initial (75 minutes) Follow‑Up (60 minutes)

Standard Fee $195 $145

Equitable Access Fee* $80 $65

*Fee based on eligibility. Full disability pensioners typically pay around 4–6% of their fortnightly income per session.

2. Flexible Appointment Options

   • Extended session durations for comprehensive assessments

   • Telehealth consultations for added convenience