FEES
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Dietitian
General Dietetics Initial appointment (60 mins) $130 Short review appointment (30 mins) $75 Extended review appointment (60 mins) $130 Extended consultation (90 mins) $200 Family/couple consultation (90 mins) $200 Eating Disorder Therapy Initial appointment (60 mins) $150 Short review appointment (30 mins) $80 Extended review appointment (60 mins) $150 Extended consultation (90 mins) $220 ** Experiencing financial difficulty? Scroll down to read our sliding scale policy.** |
Naturopath
Initial appointment (90 mins) $110 Short review appointment (30 mins) $50 Extended review appointment (60 mins) $80 Acute consultation (30 mins) $50 Individualised Herbal Tincture (2 week supply) $45 Individualised Flower Essence $10 |
Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing operates part time, therefore to make it fair for our clients, 24 hours notice is required for cancellations, or a fee 50% of the appointment costs will be issued. For non attendance without notification, a fee equal to the appointment costs will be issued.
Payment is expected before or on the day of consultation. See below for payment and rebate options.
Payment is expected before or on the day of consultation. See below for payment and rebate options.
Rebates
Dietitian
In person (face-to-face) consulation rebates include:
In person (face-to-face) consulation rebates include:
- Medicare - Your GP might refer you to Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral or an Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDMP) referral. An amount of $53.80 will be covered by Medicare, with the remaining being an out of pocket fee paid by you. How this works is you would pay the full consultation fee, and be provided a receipt to claim a rebate of $53.80 back from Medicare. The out of pocket fee is therefore $76.20 for a 60 minute general consultation, or $21.20 for a 30 minute consultation. If you are the holder of a Health Care Card or are a pensioner, then show this at your appointment and you will be bulk billed (i.e there will be no out of pocket fee), so long as you have an EPC or EDMP. If you are in financial burden please see our Sliding Scale Policy (below) and/or discuss this with the Clinic.
- Private Health Funds - If you have Private Health Insurance, all or some of your appointment may be covered by your Private Health Fund. The extent of the cover will depend on your specific level of cover. Please check with your Private Health Fund to find out exact rebate amounts you can claim.
- Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) - DVA Health Cards (Gold) are accepted as full payment with an EPC referral from your Doctor.
- Full Cost - If you are coming to the Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing Clinic, with nil options of those listed above (i.e. no EPC, no Private Health Fund Cover and no DVA) then the full fee will be incurred for the service you are requiring.
TeleHealth - Virtual/Online and telephone rebates include:
- Medicare - Your GP might refer you to Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral or an Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDMP) referral. Currently with changes due to COVID-19, virtual consultations are treated exactly the same as in-person consultations, i.e. you can receive a Medicare rebate if you hold an EPC or EDMP. An amount of $53.80 will be covered by Medicare, with the remaining being an out of pocket fee paid by you. How this works is you would pay the full consultation fee, and be provided a receipt to claim a rebate of $53.80 back from Medicare. The out of pocket fee is therefore $76.20 for a 60 minute general consultation, or $21.20 for a 30 minute consultation. If you are the holder of a Health Care Card or are a pensioner, then show this at your appointment and you will be bulk billed (i.e there will be no out of pocket fee), so long as you have an EPC or EDMP. If you are in financial burden please see our Sliding Scale Policy (below) and/or discuss this with the Clinic.
- Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) - Currently DVA Health Cards (Gold) are only accepted as full payment with an EPC if it is conducted face-to-face. We are awaiting some announcements from the Government regarding TeleHealth and DVA and this webpage will be updated as soon as this information is released.
- Private Health Funds - Some Private Health Funds provide cover for Virtual/Online consultations. Some of these include Bupa, Navy, Medibank, Defence Health, and on a case by case basis include CBHS, NIB, Suncorp, Qantas, APIA, AAMI. Please contact your Private Health Fund to see if you are eligible for some level of cover.
Naturopath
- Private Health Funds - If you have Private Health Insurance, all or some of your appointment may be covered by your Private Health Fund. The extent of the cover will depend on your specific level of cover. Andreas’ services are listed with private health funds as ‘naturopathy’ and/or 'western herbal medicine'. Please check with your Private Health Fund to find out exact rebate amounts you can claim.
- Full Cost - If you are coming to the Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing Clinic, with nil options of those listed above (i.e. no Private Health Fund Cover) then the full fee will be incurred for Naturopathic consultations.
SLiding scale policy |
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Our consult fees are set at the rate we need to make our living expenses, so if you can afford that rate, please do pay it.
That said, we don't turn anyone needing help away just because they can't afford the consultation fee.
Casey has a sliding scale of $85 - 130 per one hour session. Every Thursday, we look to see what appointments remain unfilled for the following week and will offer them to people on the list.
If you need help quickly, let us know, and we will give you the next available appointment we have right away regardless of your ability to pay. This applies to both eating disorder and general nutrition clients.
Remember also that as an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Casey can offer Medicare rebate-able sessions to those with an approved EPC or EDMP plan from your GP (see above). If you're eligible this $53.80 rebate can be applied to whatever you are able to pay.
To make an appointment using our sliding scale policy, e-mail casey@funkyforest.com.au or call 0432 618 279.
That said, we don't turn anyone needing help away just because they can't afford the consultation fee.
Casey has a sliding scale of $85 - 130 per one hour session. Every Thursday, we look to see what appointments remain unfilled for the following week and will offer them to people on the list.
If you need help quickly, let us know, and we will give you the next available appointment we have right away regardless of your ability to pay. This applies to both eating disorder and general nutrition clients.
Remember also that as an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Casey can offer Medicare rebate-able sessions to those with an approved EPC or EDMP plan from your GP (see above). If you're eligible this $53.80 rebate can be applied to whatever you are able to pay.
To make an appointment using our sliding scale policy, e-mail casey@funkyforest.com.au or call 0432 618 279.
LOCATIONS
Consultation available in-person with any member of our team at the following locations:
- Our home based clinic in Crystal Waters - cash and internet banking payment accepted
- TeleHealth consultations also available via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, or phone
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