Fees
Assessment Fees
Assessment fees include the following:
- Assessment session(s) with the young person
- Scoring, analysis, and interpretation of the assessment results
- Provision of a written report detailing the results of the assessment and associated recommendations
- Feedback session to review the outcomes of the assessment
Assessment fees are outlined in the fee schedule below and are payable upon receipt of the report. Reports cannot be released until assessment fees are paid in full. Consultation fees are set at $250 and are payable at the end of the session.
Fee Schedule
| Psychology Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| STANDARD PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT (includes cognitive and academic achievement assessments) | $1500 |
| COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT | $1000 |
| ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ASSESSMENT | $1000 |
| ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) ASSESSMENT | $1800 |
| FULL PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT (includes cognitive, academic achievement and ADHD assessments) | $2100 |
| ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOUR ASSESSMENT | $300 |
| REVIEW OF PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS ASSESSMENT | $300 |
| CONSULTATION WITH PSYCHOLOGIST (46-60 minutes duration) | $250 |
Cancellation Fees
If for some reason you need to cancel or postpone an appointment, at least 24 hours’ notice is required, otherwise you may be charged a cancellation fee of $110.
Rebates
Unfortunately, there are no Medicare rebates for assessment services and related consultation. Assessments are not covered by a Mental Health Care Plan and Medicare rebates under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative do not apply.
For further information regarding the Better Access Initiative, please refer to these documents.
Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative — as outlined by the Australian Psychological Society
Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative — as outlined by the Department of Health