Fees

Individual session fees

Session times are booked by the term and session fees are $193.99 per hour (shorter sessions are billed pro-rata). We recommend weekly or fortnightly 30-45min sessions for younger clients and 60-120min sessions for older clients. A 15min planning/documentation fee is included per session. Fees are invoiced monthly and cancellation fees apply for sessions cancelled within 24 hours.

Group session fees

Group session fees are variable for each group. Each group's session fees are calculated by dividing our hourly rate ($193.99ph) between group participants, with a small documentation/planning fee added. The fee for each group is set at the start of each school term and participants are invoiced at the end of the term.

Groups are considerably cheaper than individual sessions and may be a good option for those wanting to stretch their NDIS plan a little further.

Service support plans, progress and evaluation reports

Service support plans are reviewed and updated each term but are only charged for once per year. The fee for the annual service support plan is $193.99. Progress and evaluation reports for NDIS are also available on request at a charge of $193.99 per hour (usually 2 hours are required).

NDIS categories and codes for music therapy

Music therapy sessions may be claimed using the following NDIS categories and codes.

  • Early Intervention Supports for Early Childhood (Child): Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy and/or Training (Incl. AT) - Other Therapy 15_005_0118_1_3.

  • Older child/adolescent/adult: Therapeutic supports (Age 7+): Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy and/or Training - Music Therapist 15_615_0128_1_3.

  • Increased Social and Community Participation - Skills Development And Training 09_009_0117_6_3.

  • Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training Supports - Other Professional 01_741_0128_1_3 

    Core funding may be used to fund music therapy sessions ‘..if a support worker, nurse or allied health professional is needed, their services can be paid for out of any unspent funds from existing core supports budget in an NDIS plan, without the need for a plan review’ (https://www.ndis.gov.au).

Availability

TLC Music Therapy is open Monday-Friday with limited opportunity for afterschool and/or home visits. Sessions are held weekly or fortnightly during school term with breaks over the school holidays. We are usually fully booked (with a waitlist) but we do our best to find you a suitable session time within 1-3 months. To be placed on our waiting list please get in touch and enter your details on our online referral form.

Location

 

TLC Music is located at 158 Colby Drive, Belgrave South.

Parking is available out the front of TLC Music Therapy and there is disabled parking available. Entry into TLC Music Therapy is wheelchair friendly and we are close to cafe’s and other shops. The area is serviced by the local bus route.

Cancellation policy

The full session fee will be charged for sessions cancelled within 24 hours. Sessions cancelled outside of 24 hours will not incur a fee and all effort will be made to reschedule the session.