Funding Options

Viva Kids Occupational Therapy is dedicated to providing professional Occupational Therapy for children and their families.
The following are some options that may be available to you:

Please bring a copy of any relevant plans to your initial assessment if your child has been provided this from an appropriate referrer.

PRIVATE HEALTH FUND REBATE

A rebate is available from most health funds depending on your level of cover. It is recommended that you check with your health fund for further information.

EARLY INTERVENTION FUNDING

Viva Kids Occupational Therapy is registered as a Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) and Better Start provider. Helping Children with Autism provides children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder aged between 0 and 7 years with funding for some therapy and resources. If you receive HCWA funding this is available to use for OT services as well as being available topurchase some equipment or resources.

MEDICARE

Viva Kids Occupational Therapy is a registered Medicare Provider. You may be eligible to receive a rebate from Medicare if you have a GP Management Plan for your child. A GP Management Plan may provide up to five therapy sessions – subsidised by a medicare rebate. Talk to your GP for further information.

NDIS

Viva Kids Occupational Therapy is a able to provide services for clients who have funding from the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – if they are Self-Managed or Plan Managed. . If you have a disability that is likely to be permanent and significant you may be eligible to receive funding from the NDIS. The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports to help you reach your goals