The Spark Therapy Services is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider for Occupational Therapy services; we are available to clients who are self-managed or plan managed.  We ask that families with NDIS funding provide a copy of their NDIS plan to enable us to prepare a service agreement with transparent information about fees and service provision.  Our NDIS hourly rates are based on fees outlined in the NDIS Price Guide.

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NDIS Fees: Improved Daily Living

 

from 21st July 2025

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Standard sessions:

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Initial parent/caregiver appointments

(90 minutes:  60 minute session + 15 minutes notes/written feedback

+ 15 minutes reviewing submitted forms/questionnaires/reports

$290.98

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Further Clinic/telehealth/phone sessions 

(65 minutes:  50 minute session + 15 minutes (preparation, planning, notes/written feedback)

$210.15 ​​

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​Community visits 

(80 minutes:  55 minute session + 15 minutes notes/written feedback

+10 minutes (preparation, planning, transition time)

+ non-labour provider travel - $0.99 per kilometre

+ travel time (see below)

$258.65

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Travel time

• Our travel rates are calculated using the NDIS Price Guide

• Maximum travel time of up to 60 minutes

• Travel time is charged at the rate of $97 per hour (50% of the hourly rate)

• A non-labour provider travel vehicle operating cost is charged at $0.99c per kilometre

• Community visits are clustered geographically, wherever possible, to reduce travel costs

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Administration and Report Writing 

Administration time, liaison with client's team, preparation of resources and report writing

is charged at the hourly NDIS rate of $193.99. 

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Services may include:

• Report writing 

• Treatment summaries 

• Letters of support 

• Form completion 

• Meetings with members of a client’s team (e.g. other health professionals, school) 

• Resource preparation (e.g. social stories) 

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If a report or administration time is required, this will be discussed with you first.

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NDIS Cancellation Policy

Our NDIS Cancellation Policy falls in line with guidelines set out by the NDIA.  While NDIS guidelines state that a 100% cancellation fee applies if less than 2 days' notice is given to cancel an appointment, our NDIS Cancellation Policy states that if less than 24 hours' notice is given to cancel an appointment, a 100% cancellation fee will apply and if 24-48 hours’ notice is given, a 50% cancellation fee will be applied.  

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For more information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), please visit the NDIS website.

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