Community Health Fee Schedule
Last updated 28/8/24
Our fees are applied in correlation with this income information. Please refer to these tabs for fees applicable to you.
PLEASE NOTE: NO FEE applies for financially dependent children (0-18 years) of parents in the low-income category
Our fees are structured on a sliding scale and designed to support access for people on varying incomes. We are committed to ensuring that our services are affordable to people and that no one experiences financial hardship in paying our fees. You will not be denied services if you are not able to pay. You have the right to ask for your fee level to be changed because of your circumstances. If you have any concerns about fees, speak to our staff.
Income ranges 2021/22 (gross income per fortnight)
| High income | Medium income | Low income | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | More than $3,315.00 | $1,503.00 – $3,315.00 | Under $1,503.00 |
| Couple | More than $4,432.00 | $2,300.00 – $4,432.00 | Under $2,300.00 |
| Family (one child) | More than $4,559.00 | $2,5390.00 – $4,559.00 | Under $2,539.00 |
| Fee for additional child | $239.00 |
Annual income brackets
| Individual | Couple | Family – 1 child | Family – 2 children | Family – 3 children | Family – 4 children | – |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $39,089.00 | Less than $59,802.00 | Less than $66,009.00 | Less than $72,215.00 | Less than $78,421.00 | Less than $84,627.00 | Low |
| From $39,089.00 to $86,208.00 |
From $59,802.00 to $115,245.00 |
From $66,009.00 to $118,546.00 |
From $72,215.00 to $124,752.00 |
From $78,421.00 to $130,958.00 |
From $84,627.00 to $137,164.00 |
Medium |
| More than $86,208.00 | More than $115,245.00 | More than $118,546.00 | More than $124,752.00 | More than $130,958.00 | More than $137,164.00 | High |
Doctors & Specialists
| Service | Total Fee Payable | Medicare Rebate | Gap Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation (less than 20 minutes) | $75.00 | $41.40 | $33.60 |
| Long Consultation (20 minutes +) | $130.00 | $80.10 | $49.90 |
| Extra Long Consultation (40 minutes +) | $200.00 | $118.00 | $82.00 |
| Care Plans | Bulk Billed | ||
| Any Cancellation (non-attendance) less than 24 hours from booked appointment | $50.00 |
For fee schedule details for Diagnostics: Skin Biopsy, ECG and Cervical Screening contact our customer service officer on (03) 5338 4500
| Service | Private Fee (no concession) Medicare rebate (for eligible clients) |
Out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Medical termination of pregnancy | $65.00 | $65.00 |
Allied Health
| Services | High Income | Medium Income | Low Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 min – $70.00 1+hour – $140.00 |
Per appointment – $20.00 | Per appointment – $12.00 | |
| Dietetics | As above | As above | As above |
| Diabetes Education | As above | As above | As above |
| Exercise Physiology | As above | As above | As above |
| Physiotherapy | As above | As above | As above |
| Podiatry | As above | As above | As above |
| Allied Health Assistant | As above | As above | As above |
| Services | High Income | Medium Income | Low Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Education | 30 min – $70.00 1+hour – $140.00 |
30 min – $20.00 1+hour – $20.00 |
30 min – $12.00 1+hour – $12.00 |
| Physiotherapy | 30 min – $70.00 1+hour – $140.00 |
30 min – $20.00 1+hour – $20.00 |
30 min – $12.00 1+hour – $12.00 |
| Podiatry | 30 min – $70.00 1+hour – $140.00 |
30 min – $20.00 1+hour – $20.00 |
30 min – $12.00 1+hour – $12.00 |
| Speech Pathology (paediatrics) |
60 mins – $140.00 30 mins – $70.00 (for all MBS visits) |
60 mins – $140.00 30 mins – $70.00 (for all MBS visits) |
No cost |
Medicare rebate can be claimed at payment of fees for eligible MBS consultations. Once a client has used the maximum number of visits or annual limit under the specific service, the full fee will be applicable and payable on the day of service for any further visits booked for that service.
| Service | 1 hour | 30 minute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietitian (individual consultation) | $140.00 | $70.00 | |
| Exercise Physiologist | $110.00 | $70.00 | |
| Exercise Physiologist (group) | Dependent on clinical group | ||
| Physiotherapy (individual consultation) | $140.00 | $70.00 | |
| Podiatry (individual) | $140.00 | $70.00 | |
| Speech Pathology | $140.00 | $70.00 | |
| Speech Pathology Report | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Service | 1 hour | 30 minute | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietitian (individual consultation) | $140.00 | $70.00 | |
| Exercise Physiologist | $140.00 | N/A | |
| Exercise Physiologist (group) | $22.00 – $49.50 | N/A | |
| Physiotherapy (individual consultation) | $140.00 | $70.00 | |
| Podiatry (individual) | $140.00 | $70.00 |
| Group size | No. participants | Programs | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small – Exercise Physiology | Max. 3 | High-risk clients inc.:
Remedial & Falls Prevention NDIS |
$8 – Government subsidised $49.50 – HCP $49.50 – NDIS |
| Standard – Exercise Physiology | 4-10 | Moderate risk clients: Remedial & Parkinsons Disease (PD Warrior) |
$8 – Government subsidised $33 – HCP N/A – NDIS |
| Large – Exercise Physiology | >10 | Low-risk clients: “Living Longer Living Stronger” Program |
$8 – Government subsidised $22.00 – HCP N/A – NDIS |
| Hydrotherapy (small group) | Max. 3 | High-risk clients including HCP & NDIS |
$49.50 (includes $6.70 pool pass) |
| Hydrotherapy (standard) | 4-10 | Moderate-risk clients | $8 – Government subsidised – Pool pass not included
$40.70 – HCP (includes $6.70 pool pass) N/A – NDIS |
Alcohol & Other Drugs
| Service | Cost | Concession | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink Drive Behaviour Change Program | $400.00 | $370.00 | |
| Drug Drive Behaviour Change Program | $400.00 | $370.00 | |
| Intensive Behaviour Change Program | $780.00 | $750.00 | |
| Pre-interlock Removal Program | $200.00 | N/A |
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Addiction Medicine Specialist – primary or secondary consultation and multidisciplinary case conferencing | Bulk billed via Medicare |
| AOD Nurse Practitioner Clinic | Bulk billed via Medicare |
Other fees
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Paediatric Clinic | NO FEE |
| Vitamin D Clinic | NO FEE |
NDIS Services
| Service | Reference | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Dietitian (individual consultation) | 15_062_0128_3_3 12_025_0128_3_3 01_760_0128_3_3 |
$140 |
| Exercise Physiologist (1:1) | 15_200_0128_1_3 22_027_0126_3_3 |
$154 (includes GST) |
| Exercise Physiologist (group consult) max. group size 3 | 15_200_0128_1_3 12_027_0126_3_3 |
$49.50 (includes GST) |
| Physiotherapy (individual consultation) | 15_055_0128_1_3 01_721_0128_3_3 01_720_0118_1_3 (children only) |
$140 |
| Podiatry (individual) | 15_056_0128_1_3 | $140 |
| Orthotics | 15_047_0135_1_3 15_056_0128_1_3 |
Cost dependant on prescription (5 x appointments, 2 x reports & orthoses) |
| Speech Pathology (individual consult) | 15_056_0128_1_3 | $140 |
| NDIS Reports | Dependent on time | $140 |
| Group Classes: Dance/Chair Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates | $10.00 per session | |
| Art therapy | $6.00 per session |
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| NDIS Support Coordination | $100.14 |
| Specialist NDIS Support Coordination | $190.54 |
| Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Counsellor Hour | $156.16 |
| Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Psychologist Hour | $214.41 |
| Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Social Worker Hour | $193.99 |
Workplace Health
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Express Health Check | $120.00 per hour (approx. 6 checks per hour) |
| General Health Check | $180.00 per hour (approx. 3 checks per hour) |
| Flu Vaccination | $25.00 per vaccine |
| Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | $50.00 per vaccine |
| Health and Wellbeing Presentation (Up to 1 hr) | $200.00 per presentation |
| Employee Assistant Program | Quote upon request |
| Alcohol and Other Drugs Early Intervention Program | $435.00 (includes 3 appointments) $165.00 (single appointment) |
| Office Workstation Ergonomic Assessment | $200.00 per hour (approx. 4 assessments per hour) |
| Physical Activity Sessions i.e. Yoga , Pilates, Circuit | Quote upon request |
| Healthy Eating Demonstration (snacks or breakfast) | Quote upon request |
| Life! Program | FREE |
| Bike Safety Workshop | $200.00 per workshop |
| Corporate Group Fitness Programs | Quote upon request |
Sexual Health
| Sexual Health Clinic Private Fees | Full Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out of Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | $69.10 | $39.10 | $30.00 |
| 36 | $125.75 | $75.75 | $50.00 |
| 44 | $166.50 | $111.50 | $55.00 |
| IUD Procedure | Full Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| $166.50 | $111.50 | $55.00 | |
| $90.90 | $70.90 | $20.00 | |
| $18.65 | $8.65 | $10.00 | |
| $5.00 | – | $5.00 | |
| TOTAL | $281.05 | $191.05 | $90.00 |
| Implanon | Full Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-Pocket |
|---|---|---|---|
| $105.75 | $75.75 | $30.00 | |
| $93.75 | $53.75 | $40.00 | |
| $61.50 | $31.50 | $30.00 | |
| TOTAL | $261.00 | $161.00 | $100.00 |
| Service | Full Fee | Concession |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening | $65.00 | Bulk-billed |
Health information request fees are to be paid in advance. Reports must not be released until fee is paid:
Report preparation (one hour) – Nurse $150.00 excl GST
Report preparation (one hour) – Pyschologist: $270.00 excl GST
Report preparation (one hour) – Counselling $150 excl GST
