Using Your NDIS Funding for Speech Therapy
Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already focused on getting the right support for your child or yourself. One of the questions we hear most often is: "Can I use my NDIS funding with Luna Speech Pathology?"
The short answer is yes, if your plan is plan-managed or self-managed. Here is what that means in practice, and exactly how to get started.
How Your Plan Is Managed Makes a Difference
There are three ways an NDIS plan can be managed, and it determines which providers you can access.
Agency-Managed (NDIA-Managed): The NDIA pays providers directly on your behalf, but you can only use registered NDIS providers. Luna Speech Pathology is not a registered provider, so we are not available under this plan type.
Plan-Managed: A plan manager handles the financial side of your plan. You have the flexibility to use both registered and unregistered providers, including us. After each session, we invoice your plan manager directly, so there is nothing extra for you to do.
Self-Managed: You manage your own funding and pay providers directly, then claim reimbursement through the NDIS portal. You have the most flexibility of all, and can choose any provider you feel is the right fit.
Not sure how your plan is managed? Check your NDIS plan document, or call your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator (LAC). They can tell you in minutes.
What Can NDIS Fund for Speech Therapy?
Speech pathology is typically funded under the Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living support category. This can cover a range of services, including:
- Initial assessment and written reports
- Individual therapy sessions, in-person at home, school, or daycare, or via telehealth
- Home programme development and parent or carer training
- Progress reviews and plan review reports
The exact supports available depend on your individual plan goals and what your planner has approved. If you are unsure what your plan covers, your plan manager or LAC can help clarify this before you make an enquiry.
How to Get Started with Luna Speech
If you are plan-managed or self-managed, the process is straightforward.
Step 1: Check your plan. Confirm that your plan includes Capacity Building funding under Improved Daily Living. Your plan manager or LAC can help if you are unsure.
Step 2: Reach out to us. Fill in our enquiry form or call us on 0412 325 934. Let us know you are an NDIS participant and how your plan is managed. That is all we need to get the ball rolling.
Step 3: We send a service agreement. Before therapy begins, we will send you a simple service agreement that outlines the supports we will provide, the session rate, and our cancellation policy.
Step 4: Therapy begins. We come to you at home, school, or daycare, wherever works best. After each session, we invoice your plan manager (plan-managed) or you claim directly through the NDIS portal (self-managed).
Our Fees
Our fees are aligned with the NDIS Price Guide for speech pathology services. We will confirm the current rate when you make an enquiry, as the NDIS Price Guide is updated periodically. There are no hidden fees or surprises.
Common Questions
Do I need a referral? No. You can contact us directly. No GP or specialist referral is required.
Do I need a diagnosis? Not necessarily. You need to be an NDIS participant with an active plan that includes speech pathology funding. Your plan goals should reflect a need for communication support, but a formal diagnosis is not always required for NDIS access.
What if my plan does not have enough funding? We can work within your available funding and discuss your priorities. If additional funding is needed, we can provide a report to support a plan review request.
What areas do you service? We provide mobile speech therapy across Newcastle and the Central Coast, including home, school, and daycare visits. Telehealth is also available for clients across NSW.
Ready to Get Started?
If you are a plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participant in Newcastle or the Central Coast, we would love to hear from you. Fill out our enquiry form and we will be in touch within one business day.