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GROW BLOOM THRIVE COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT PTY LTD

FEES AND CHARGES

Fees and charges vary depending on factors such as referral source, type of support, and location.
Please refer to the table below for current costs.


Medicare rebates can be processed on behalf of clients referred under the Better Access Initiative (Mental Health Treatment Plan).
Medicare provider number 6500271K. At present, rebates are not offered through private health funds.


Clients referred through Victims Services do not incur a charge for their appointment.


Plan and self-managed NDIS clients welcome.


Privately referred clients welcome.


Note, fees are well below the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
recommended fee of $270/hour for Accredited Mental Health Social Workers. 

Image on right - creation of Lisa, age 11 years.

 

STANDARD APPOINTMENT FEES

Individual Session

  • 60-minute appointment: 50 minutes of session time, 10 minutes for administration/case notes - $190

  • 45-minute appointment: 35–40 minutes of session time, 5–10 minutes for administration/case notes – $142.50

  • 30-minute appointment: 25 minutes of session time, 5 minutes for administration/case notes – $95

30 or 45-minute standard consultation appointments are only available when the following conditions are met:

- the client has attended an initial appointment/new client appointment (60 minutes)

and

- the client is of preschool or primary school age

and/or

- by agreement with the Director of Grow Bloom Thrive Counselling and Support.

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Individual Session - Victims Services

No charge to the client

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Home Visit 

Standard appointment rate applies plus travel time charged in 15mins increments

 *travel charge is waived when physical disability is the barrier for accessing the office location (30km radius limit applies)

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Cancellation Fee

For appointments with less than 24 hours' notice or in the event of a no-show, 50% of appointment fee will be charged.

Clients funded by Victims Services are allowed up to two cancellations or no-shows. Beyond this, the continuation of support will be at the discretion of Grow Bloom Thrive Counselling and Support, in line with the NSW Government Communities and Justice Approved Counselling Service Operating Guidelines for Approved Counsellors (section 4.1f).

 

GROUP WORK - FEES

Variable - please refer to group advertisements for pricing or contact the office

 

OTHER

Professional Supervision for Social Worker

$160/hour

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Attendance at meeting

If you would like me to attend a client case meeting, this service can be arranged. Please note that a fee will apply for this service.

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Request to supply documentation or summary report 

Requests for letters, reports, or similar documents to entities such as schools or medical professionals are available upon request. Please note that a fee will apply for these services.

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Consultation/organisation work/training

$220/hour, exclusive of GST

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Travel

$47.50 per 15mins travel increment*

 *travel charge is waived when physical disability is the barrier for accessing the office location (30km radius limit applies)

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Take-home emotional regulation/coping pack

A bag of items to assist with emotional regulation, tailored to the child or young person. Items vary depending on availability and practitioner recommendation about client need/s.

$5-$45 (price dependent on items included), inclusive of GST

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Replacement fee for loaned book

Books (eg. parenting or picture books) may be loaned to families at the discretion of the Director or delegate. These are short-term loans. If not returned within 1 month (if extension not granted), a replacement fee may be charged.

$30

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Payment processing fee

inclusive