Fee Schedule
Fortify Health Group offers a range of services for both private and NDIS funded supports, and has Medicare and private health rebated services available (dependent on eligibility criteria).
Fees are current as at 1 April 2024
Medicare-rebated services
Medicare rebates are available for up to 10 sessions per calendar year under the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. These services require a referral from a GP or psychiatrist and a valid Mental Health Care Plan.
We also provide physiotherapy services eligible for rebate for participants with a valid Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP). Patients can access up to five sessions per calendar year.
Private health
Some of our services may be eligible to claim from your private health provider. Please note, counselling and provisional psychology services will only be accepted by some private health companies; please check with your provider to confirm your claim entitlements.
NDIS-funded services
We provide psychology, physiotherapy, social work, support coordination and psychosocial recovery coaching for NDIA-managed, plan managed and self-managed participants as per the most current NDIS pricing arrangements.
You must have a current NDIS plan with the relevant funding type to be eligible.
Report writing & letters
If you require a report/letter to be provided by your practitioner, this will involve an additional cost and should be discussed with your practitioner. Report writing is billed at an hourly rate.
Diagnosis and assessment services
We provide a range of psychological and functional assessments. To find out about our packages and pricing please click HERE.
PHN-funded Multicultural Mental Health Services
Fortify Health Group delivers multicultural mental health services funded by the Brisbane South Primary Health Network (PHN) for no cost to eligible participants. For more information on eligibility and services available please click HERE.
Psychiatry
You must have a valid referral from your GP to be able to access bulk billed and Medicare rebated services.
Initial appointments for new patients with Dr Gilbert are bulk-billed.
Follow up appointments require full-fee payment at time of the appointment, and after Medicare rebates, the out-of-pocket fee per session is $150 (Please ensure you have funds readily available to cover the full amount, as Medicare will reimburse the rebate amount directly to you).
Please note, Dr Gilbert does not currently accept referrals for ADHD assessment or management.
| Service | Fee (payable at time of appointment) | Medicare rebate | Out of pocket cost |
| Standard consult | $324.45 | $174.45 | $150.00 |
| Review | $418.75 | $268.75 | $150.00 |
General Psychology
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommends $300 per 50-minute session, however our fees are substantially lower than this.
A valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) or Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) is required to be eligible for Medicare rebates.
Private health rebates vary dependent on your provider and cover. Please check with your provider for your specific rebate amount.
Please see fees for NDIS in the NDIS fee schedule below.
Service | Fee | Medicare rebate |
Initial Session | $240.00 | CDM $58.30 MHCP $93.35 |
Subsequent Sessions (50 minutes) | $220.00 | CDM $58.30 MHCP $93.95 |
Clinical Psychology
A valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) or Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) is required to be eligible for Medicare rebates.
Private health rebates vary dependent on your provider and cover. Please check with your provider for your specific rebate amount.
Please see fees for NDIS in the NDIS fee schedule below.
Service | Fee | Medicare rebate |
Initial Session | $280.00 | CDM $58.30 MHCP $137.05 |
Subsequent Sessions (50 minutes) | $280.00 | CDM $58.30 MHCP $137.05 |
Psychotherapy/Counselling
Please note that there are no Medicare rebates available for counselling services.
NDIS fees with continue to match the most updated NDIS fee schedule.
| Service | Fee | Medicare rebate |
| Initial Session | $170.00 | N/A |
| Subsequent Sessions (50 minutes) | $156.00 | N/A |
Physiotherapy
A valid Chronic Disease Management Plan is required to be eligible for Medicare rebates. Patients can access up to five sessions per calendar year.
Private health rebates vary dependent on your provider and cover. Please check with your provider for your specific rebate amount.
Please see fees for NDIS in the NDIS fee schedule below.
Service | Fee | Medicare rebate |
Initial Session | $120.00 | $58.30 |
| Subsequent Sessions (30 minutes) | $100.00 | $58.30 |
Occupational Therapy
A valid Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) or a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is required to be eligible for Medicare rebates.
Private health rebates vary dependent on your provider and cover. Please check with your provider for your specific rebate amount.
Please see fees for NDIS in the NDIS fee schedule below.
Service | Fee | Medicare rebate |
Initial Session | $193.99 | CDM $58.30 MHCP $82.30 |
| Subsequent Sessions | $193.99 | CDM $58.30 MHCP $82.30 |
Social Work
A valid Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) or Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is required to be eligible for Medicare rebates.
Private health rebates vary dependent on your provider and cover. Please check with your provider for your specific rebate amount.
Please see fees for NDIS in the NDIS fee schedule below.
Service | Fee | Medicare rebate |
Initial Session | $193.99 | CDM $58.30 MHCP $82.30 |
| Subsequent Sessions | $193.99 | CDM $58.30 MHCP $82.30 |
NDIS Services
NDIS services are available for NDIA-managed, plan-managed and self-managed participants who have the right funding in their plan. Services are charged according to the most recent NDIS pricing arrangement.
Report writing, support letters and assessments attract the same hourly rate for the relevant service. Where applicable, the practitioner will charge up to 30 minutes per direction for travel where services are delivered face to face outside our office locations.
Service | NDIS support category | Line item | Cost per hour |
Psychology | Therapeutic Supports | 15_054_0128_1_3 | $214.41 |
Physiotherapy | Therapeutic Supports | 15_055_0128_1_3 | $193.99 |
Occupational Therapy | Therapeutic Supports | 01_661_0128_1_3 | $193.99 |
Social Work | Therapeutic Supports | 15_621_0128_1_3 | $193.99 |
Counselling | Therapeutic Supports | 15_043_0128_1_3 | $156.16 |
Support Coordination Level 2: | Improved Daily Living | 07_002_0106_8_3 | $100.14 |
Support Coordination Level 3: | Improved Daily Living | 07_004_0132_8_3 | $190.54 |
Psychosocial Recovery Coaching | Improved Daily Living | 07_101_0106_6_3 | $98.30 |