Referrals and Rebates
Although you do not need a referral from a GP/Paediatrician to make an appointment with us, please see below the different rebates and schemes that may be available to you and the different referrals required (where appropriate).
Medicare Rebates- Chronic Disease Management/ Enhanced Primary Care Plan
If you are looking to access Speech Pathology Intervention through the Chronic Disease Management (CDM)/ Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) you will need the appropriate referral form from your GP.
As part of this scheme, individuals with chronic conditions may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $52.95 (as of January, 2019) for up to 5 sessions per calendar year.
Helping Children with Autism
These rebates are available for children (under the age of 15) who are undergoing assessment or intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For these rebates, a referral from a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist is required.
As part of this scheme, children may be eligible for a rebate of $74.80 for up to 20 sessions during their lifetime (as of January, 2019).
Health Fund Rebates
If you have Extras cover included in your health fund, you may be entitled to a rebate through your health fund. For your convenience, we have a HICAPS machine within the clinic, which means your rebates can be processed on the spot and you may only need to pay the gap. Please contact your insurance provider to discuss whether Speech Pathology is included in your extras cover.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
We are not currently registered NDIS providers, however, we are able to provide intervention to those who are self-managed through the NDIS.
Medicare Rebates- Chronic Disease Management/ Enhanced Primary Care Plan
If you are looking to access Speech Pathology Intervention through the Chronic Disease Management (CDM)/ Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) you will need the appropriate referral form from your GP.
As part of this scheme, individuals with chronic conditions may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $52.95 (as of January, 2019) for up to 5 sessions per calendar year.
Helping Children with Autism
These rebates are available for children (under the age of 15) who are undergoing assessment or intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For these rebates, a referral from a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist is required.
As part of this scheme, children may be eligible for a rebate of $74.80 for up to 20 sessions during their lifetime (as of January, 2019).
Health Fund Rebates
If you have Extras cover included in your health fund, you may be entitled to a rebate through your health fund. For your convenience, we have a HICAPS machine within the clinic, which means your rebates can be processed on the spot and you may only need to pay the gap. Please contact your insurance provider to discuss whether Speech Pathology is included in your extras cover.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
We are not currently registered NDIS providers, however, we are able to provide intervention to those who are self-managed through the NDIS.
Meet Our Clinicians
Briana McMillan
Speech Pathologist/ Clinic Director
Briana McMillan is a Speech Pathologist and Clinic Director of Let’s Talk Intervention Services, Wollongong. Briana graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Health Science (Hearing and Speech) and Masters of Speech Language Pathology. Briana is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and a member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). She is trained in Key Word Sign, the Lidcombe Program for stuttering, Sounds-Write and VoiceCraft.
Before opening Let’s Talk in 2019, Briana worked in Narellan, Sutherland Shire and the Illawarra where she provided assessment and intervention for individual clients, small groups and as part of a multidisciplinary/ transdisciplinary team.
Briana provides assessment and intervention for children of all ages across a range of difficulties. She is passionate about providing the highest quality of care by fostering strong relationships with her clients to ensure therapy is engaging and integrating evidence from the literature to help ensure that all children reach their full potential. Briana is also part of the CHAMPS team (Childhood Autism Multidisciplinary Private Service) with Dr Virginia Oliveira (Paediatrician) and Dr Nick Marsden (Clinical Psychologist).
When she isn’t at Let’s Talk, Briana enjoys drinking coffee, skiing, going to music concerts and travelling.
Before opening Let’s Talk in 2019, Briana worked in Narellan, Sutherland Shire and the Illawarra where she provided assessment and intervention for individual clients, small groups and as part of a multidisciplinary/ transdisciplinary team.
Briana provides assessment and intervention for children of all ages across a range of difficulties. She is passionate about providing the highest quality of care by fostering strong relationships with her clients to ensure therapy is engaging and integrating evidence from the literature to help ensure that all children reach their full potential. Briana is also part of the CHAMPS team (Childhood Autism Multidisciplinary Private Service) with Dr Virginia Oliveira (Paediatrician) and Dr Nick Marsden (Clinical Psychologist).
When she isn’t at Let’s Talk, Briana enjoys drinking coffee, skiing, going to music concerts and travelling.
Hannah Pastro
Speech Pathologist
Hannah Pastro is a Speech Pathologist at Let’s Talk Intervention Services, Wollongong. Hannah graduated from Charles Sturt University, Albury-Wodonga, with a Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology. Hannah is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and a member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
Hannah has had experience across a range of settings including community-based paediatrics and adults, paediatric disability, adult rehabilitation and aged care. She is passionate about supporting her clients to reach their full potential within all environments. Hannah enjoys making therapy fun and engaging for her clients.
When she isn’t working, Hannah enjoys going to the beach, travelling, cooking and reading.
Hannah has had experience across a range of settings including community-based paediatrics and adults, paediatric disability, adult rehabilitation and aged care. She is passionate about supporting her clients to reach their full potential within all environments. Hannah enjoys making therapy fun and engaging for her clients.
When she isn’t working, Hannah enjoys going to the beach, travelling, cooking and reading.
Elise Holland
Administration
Elise Holland is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Western Sydney University. Since beginning her degree, Elise has volunteered with a local children’s Occupational Therapy program; Camp Connect in 2018 and 2019. Once graduated, she is keen to work with children.
Prior to working at Let’s Talk, Elise was a sleep technician where she worked with children and adults that required sleep studies.
When she isn’t working or studying, Elise loves to spend time at the beach with her dog, sewing, yoga, and cooking for family and friends.
Prior to working at Let’s Talk, Elise was a sleep technician where she worked with children and adults that required sleep studies.
When she isn’t working or studying, Elise loves to spend time at the beach with her dog, sewing, yoga, and cooking for family and friends.