Our Allied Health fees are changing on Monday 5 October 2026.
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Why are fees changing?
The Victorian Government has released new rules for community health centres about who can access Allied Health services and what fees apply.
These new rules make it fairer to access services. Instead of looking at income, services are now matched to individual needs. This makes sure care goes to the people who need it most, while keeping services affordable.
How much will you pay?
Your fee depends on which category fits your situation. Check the table below to find your fee category. The new fees are listed further down on this page.
You pay no fee if you are:
| You pay a low fee if you or your parent holds any of these cards:
| If you do not fit into the No Fee or Low Fee groups, you pay a Medium Fee. |
New fees for Allied Health appointments starting Monday 5th October 2026
These fees will apply to all types of Allied Health appointments, except when using Support at Home Package or NDIS funding.
| Allied Health Service | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetics Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) Physiotherapy Podiatry Speech Pathology Allied Health Assistant (AHA) | |||
| Adult Occupational Therapy (OT) Charged as a single co-payment which includes home visit(s) and on average 10 hours of clinical time | |||
| Small Group Sessions (less than 8 people) Fee charged covers 10 sessions | |||
| Large Group Sessions (8 people or more) Fee charged covers 10 sessions | |||
| Children's Therapy Groups Fee charged covers course of group program | |||
| Nursing, Care Co-ordination & Initial Needs Identification |
To learn more about how government funding helps support Allied Health services, visit https://www.health.gov.au/topics/allied-health/about
Need help or have questions?
If your fee category changes or you’re having trouble paying for your appointment, please talk to our reception staff or your clinical team. We are here to help and want to ensure you continue to receive the care you need.
For more information about our current fees, visit our Fees page.
