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Frequently Asked Questions
Free Call
How do I book a Free Call?
It’s as simple as clicking here to make your booking and following the prompts! Find a time in my calendar which suits you and provide your contact details. Click ‘Confirm and Book’ and I will contact you by phone at the scheduled time.
What will be discussed in the Free Call?
Completely up to you! This is a no pressure chat for you to decide if we’re a good match! It is helpful for me to know your goals, frequency of support and location to assist with understanding if I can support you.
What happens after the Free Call?
If we’re a good match, I will email you a link to complete an online referral form, or we can complete it over the phone. If we’re not the right fit, you can continue your search via Occupational Therapy Australia’s Provider Search.
Do I need to have a Free Call to be supported by EOT?
No, but it certainly helps! If you’re comfortable with the information you’ve read and want to get started, send me an email requesting a referral form (NDIS, Medicare or Private) and I’ll email you a link to complete online. I’ll review the form and contact you if I have further questions to understand if EOT is a good match!
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NDIS
How do I know if my NDIS plan allows for Occupational Therapy (OT) support?
OT support is included within the NDIS Plan as Capacity Building- Improved Daily Living
Who can EOT provide OT support to?
I can provided OT to people with a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plan.
Where does OT support happen?
EOT is a mobile occupational therapy service and can provide consultations in a variety of locations including: your home, childcare, kinder, school, workplace, public library and/or cafe. Please let me know if you have an alternate preference for consultations.
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Medicare
How do I get subsidised OT through Medicare?
Book a consultation with your GP to discuss your eligibility for a Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) Plan. If suitable, a long consultation is required to create this plan to identify your goals and appropriate allied health supports.
How much does Medicare contribute to OT support?
Medicare partially contributes to the full fee of OT support. Currently, the contribution is $61.80, leaving an out-of-pocket cost of $132.19.
How many OT sessions does Medicare subsides?
Within a CCM Plam, Medicare will contribute to a total of 5 sessions per calendar year ( January to December) for a range of allied health professionals.
Where does OT support happen?
EOT is a mobile occupational therapy service and can provide consultations in a variety of locations including: your home, childcare, kinder, school, workplace, public library and/or cafe. Please let me know if you have an alternate preference for consultations.
Can I access telehealth/video-health appointments?
Yes, if the OT support is suitable to provide via telephone or video call this can be arranged.
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Private Paying
How do I find out if my health insurer covers OT support?
Contact your private health insurer to confirm if your current insurance policy includes allied health/occupational therapy support. If yes, you can claim your benefit once the support is provided, paid in full and you have a copy of the receipt.
Where does OT support happen?
EOT is a mobile occupational therapy service and can provide consultations in a variety of locations including: your home, childcare, kinder, school, workplace, public library and/or cafe. Please let me know if you have an alternate preference for consultations.