What to Expect

Sharnay is committed to providing high-quality, individualised services with transparency, consistency and fairness at the core of her practice. She welcomes clients accessing services through a range of funding options, including:

Private paying clients
NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed participants)
Medicare (where eligible under a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangements). A referral is required prior to your appointment.
Private health insurance, where speech pathology is included in your level of cover.

If you’re unsure which funding option is right for you or have questions about fees, rebates, or claiming, I’m here to help. Navigating funding can sometimes feel overwhelming, but I am always happy to guide you through the process so you can feel confident about accessing the support you need.

Services are charged at a standard rate of $190.00 per hour, in line with the current NDIS pricing arrangements. One consistent fee is maintained for all clients, regardless of their funding source. The length and frequency of appointments will be discussed with you and tailored to your individual needs, goals, and recommendations.

Initial Assessment

From $330 - $475 (1.75 - 2.5 hours)

Initial Assessments typically include:

A minimum of 60 minutes of face-to-face assessment.
Additional clinical time for assessment analysis, interpretation of results, goal setting, documentation, and planning personalised recommendations.

Note:
The total time required will depend on the complexity of the assessment and your individual needs.

Where a detailed report is requested or clinically indicated following the assessment, additional non face-to-face time may be required. This time is charged at the standard hourly rate and will always be discussed with you beforehand. I take pride in producing reports that are thorough, meaningful, and tailored to each individual, ensuring they provide practical value for families and the professionals supporting them. A well-written report is more than just a summary of therapy—it is an important clinical document that can support your child across a range of settings and over time.

Therapy Sessions

$190.00 (60 minutes)

A standard therapy appointment generally includes:

45 minutes of face-to-face therapy.
15 minutes of clinical time for session planning, preparation, documentation, and progress notes.

Some services are completed outside of your appointment to support your therapy and may be charged for at the standard hourly rate. These may include:

Report writing
Letters and supporting documentation
Communication with your GP, school, childcare, support coordinator, or other professionals
Development of personalised therapy resources
Case conferencing and professional liaison

Any non face-to-face services that attract a fee will be discussed with you beforehand
wherever possible.