Privately funded allied health services
Get allied health support for your everyday goals, with a privately funded pathway that explains clinical suitability, appointment options and costs before you book.
- ✓Person-centred support
- ✓Clinical scope confirmed
- ✓Ask about local availability
- ✓Fees and arrangements explained
What does privately funded support mean?
Privately funded allied health means the person or another agreed payer covers the service cost. It can provide a pathway to clinical support without an NDIS plan, where the service and clinician are appropriate. Referral requirements and possible rebates depend on the discipline and arrangement.
Private payment does not automatically create a Medicare or private health rebate.
Understand the need. Make the next step clearer
Start with the goal or concern rather than trying to select the perfect discipline. Bloom can discuss suitable services, local availability and clinically appropriate delivery methods before you book.
Suitable clinical support
Match the service to the person’s goals and needs.
Clear costs
Understand the agreed scope and estimate before booking.
Practical delivery
Check location, clinician availability and telehealth suitability.
Informed choices
Clarify referrals, rebates and next steps without assumptions.
Start with what you need support with
Tell us the goal, location and current support. We will discuss the suitable clinical pathway.
You do not have an NDIS plan
You want to arrange a suitable service directly
You are paying for an assessment or therapy privately
You need clarity about fees and likely next steps
You want to compare online and in-person options
You are arranging support for a family member, with their consent
A clear pathway to practical support
Scope, fees, delivery setting and timing are agreed before the service begins.
Tell us your goal
Share the service need, location and preferred delivery method.
Check the clinical fit
We confirm suitability, availability and any referral or medical information needed.
Agree fees and scope
Clarify appointment, report, travel and cancellation arrangements before booking.
Review the next steps
Discuss recommendations and whether further sessions or other professional input are appropriate.
How the support can be shaped around your needs
Clinical suitability, required expertise and availability are checked for each enquiry. The agreed scope determines which services are included.
Occupational Therapy
Discuss daily function, assessment, equipment or environment-related needs.
Psychology and counselling
Explore the appropriate clinical pathway and clinician scope.
Speech Pathology
Discuss communication, AAC, swallowing or other relevant needs.
Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology
Explore appropriate movement and exercise-related support.
Dietetics and paediatric enquiries
Discuss nutrition or child-related clinical needs and suitable expertise.
Assessment and report enquiries
Agree the report purpose, clinician scope, fees and timing before accepting the work.
Private payment does not automatically create a Medicare or private health rebate.
Prepare a clear, appropriate referral
Fee transparency
Request a written estimate for the agreed service, including session length, assessments, reports, travel and cancellation terms. Ask which costs are included and when payment is due. Fees are confirmed before you accept the booking.
Medicare
A rebate requires an eligible service, clinician and referral pathway. Use the Medicare information page for that separate pathway.
Private health insurance
Check your policy and the particular clinician’s eligibility with your insurer before assuming a benefit is payable.
Referrals and suitability
Some services can be approached directly; others require clinical information or a specific referral. Bloom confirms this for the requested service.
Clinical expertise, grounded in everyday life
Bloom connects allied health expertise with the person’s routines, goals and support network.
Clear scope
We clarify the purpose and match the enquiry with the required clinical expertise.
Relevant context
Assessments consider real activities and environments where appropriate.
Collaborative communication
With consent, relevant supporters and other professionals can contribute.
Practical explanations
We explain findings, limitations and next steps in language people can use.
Answers before you begin
Ask Bloom about your specific referral, assessment question or location.
Can I contact Bloom without an NDIS plan?
Yes. You can enquire about privately funded services. Clinical suitability and availability are checked before acceptance.
Do I need a GP referral?
It depends on the service and any intended rebate. Bloom can explain the referral requirements for the proposed pathway.
Can I claim through private health insurance?
That depends on your policy, the discipline and clinician eligibility. Confirm benefits with your insurer before booking.
Can I get a Medicare rebate?
Only if the service, clinician and referral meet the applicable Medicare requirements. Private payment alone does not establish eligibility.
How much do private allied health services cost?
Costs depend on the discipline, appointment length, delivery setting and whether assessments, reports or travel are included. Ask Bloom for the current fee and a written estimate before booking. Do not assume a Medicare or private health rebate will cover the cost.
Can support be delivered at home or by telehealth?
Ask about home visits, community appointments and telehealth for your service postcode. Availability varies by discipline and location. The clinician confirms whether the proposed setting or online delivery is suitable for the assessment or treatment you need.
Ready to discuss a referral?
Tell us the service, location and purpose of support. We will discuss suitability and current availability.