Skills for Kids

Rebates and Funding

Overview

Skills for Kids is registered to provide REBATES through

• Private Health Funds

Most private health funds provide rebates for assessment and intervention. Check with your health fund if you child is eligible for a rebate.

• Medicare
  • Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) for children with chronic or complex difficulties
  • Better Access to Mental Health / Focused Psychological Services (FPS) for children with mental health or behavioural difficulties. Using this plan, children can receive occupational therapy for cognitive behavioural therapy including
    • attention regulation
    • relaxation strategies
    • skills training
    • problem solving training
    • anger management
    • stress management
    • communication training
    • social skills training
  • Management Plan for Autism and PDD (PDD)

To receive Medicare rebates, children need to be referred by a doctor. Information about Medicare rebates is available through
Web:    www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Email:  alliedhealth.items@health.gov.au

Skills for Kids is registered to provide FUNDING through

• FaHCSIA within the Helping Children with Autism Early Intervention Package

To receive FaHCSIA funding, children need a Letter of Introduction from Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT).   Information about FaHCSIA funding is available through
Web:    www.autismspectrum.org.au
Email:  autismadvisor@autismspectrum.org.au
            asd@fahcsia.gov.au

Skills for Kids is also able to provide services funded through

• Department of Human Services
• Insurance Companies