Care. Support. Recovery.
At Fidler and Ford our vision is to provide quality, client centered support and services to those with an NDIS plan. Our goal is to enable people living with disabilities to overcome life challenges and live their best lives.
Disability Support Work. Psychologist. Social Worker. NDIS Support. Community Supports. Medicare.
NDIS Support Coordinators & Mental Health Support.
Your Dedicated Wellbeing Team
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The Wellbeing team at Fidler and Ford aims to support individuals with a physical or mental disability, with or without a NDIS plan to achieve their best life, by providing; client centred therapeutic support, skill development, mentoring, personal care, NDIS coordination of support, community connections and domestic assistance.
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Our support coordinators can help you with;
Implementing your NDIS plan
Understanding your NDIS plan and its budget.
Finding and connecting you with service providers, disability related supports and supports in your community.
Linking disability specific supports that are deemed reasonable and necessary and finding supports related to your disability that represent value for money.
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Increased social & community participation
Development of a plan that aligns with your NDIS plan goals and aspirations – guided by you!
Mentorship aimed to increase your ability to reach your NDIS goals.
Disability support services to assist you in decision making, budgeting and daily life planning.
Improved daily living
Mentoring & disability support services aimed to develop your capacity to be as independent as possible.
Assistance with household decision making, personal care and domestic tasks.
Life skills, access to community, social & Recreational activities
Support and companionship to work towards engaging in community activities.
Support so you can reach your social or recreational goals.
Support to find and maintain employment and/or education.
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Social Work Support
Support to build capacity
Support to meet your goals
Therapeutic support
Identify strategies to cope with stress, life changes and connections with others
Psychologist
Assessment and treatment of mental health, behavioural, emotional and cognitive challenges
Advice to help you function better with your disability and improve quality of life
Collaborative person-centered treatment and goal planning.
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Schedule of fees and charges for psychology services -
Initial consultation
A comprehensive evaluation of the client's presenting issues, history, and goals for therapy.
$180.00 per 50 minute session
Medicare*
Subsequent consultation
Intervention/treatment or re-assessment.
$180.00 per 50 minute session
Medicare*
Telehealth
We offer teletherapy sessions for clients who are in regional areas.
$180.00 per 50 minute session
Medicare*
Psychological Assessment
An interview/observation assessment, online multi-informant questionnaires, a report and a feedback appointment.
$180.00 per hour
Not eligible for Medicare rebate
Report writing
Psychologist’s interpret assessments and develop a report.
$180.00 per hour
Not eligible for Medicare rebate
*Medicare
To access a Medicare rebate, you need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your General Practitioner, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician. The number of sessions available under Medicare is restricted to 6 individual sessions and a maximum of 10 per calendar year. These additional four sessions require a re-referral from your GP.
Our practice is not linked with Medicare Online, you must claim your Medicare rebate. To do this you must submit a claim by logging into MyGov and using the Medicare portal.
Private Clients
As a private client, you do not need a referral from your GP. You will need to pay the amount in full and will not be eligible for Medicare rebate.
Private Health Funds
Rebates may be available through private health insurers’ ‘Extras’ schemes. You are responsible for contacting your private health insurer to determine whether your policy covers the services you intend to claim. Please note that you are not permitted to use Medicare and private health insurance for the same consultation.
NDIS Package
We are able to provide services to those individuals who have an NDIS package with goals for Psychological therapy that are plan or self managed
Cancellation Policy
We require at least 24 hours notice for appointment cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a cancellation fee.
Please note that accounts are strictly 7 days. Future appointments will not be made or confirmed until payment is made in full.
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Struggling with reading, writing, or language skills?
Orton-Gillingham is a highly structured approach that breaks reading and spelling down into smaller skills involving letters and sounds and then builds on these skills over time.
We’re excited to introduce Ruth, our knowledgeable Allied Health Assistant, who combines her teaching expertise with advanced training in the Orton-Gillingham approach. This highly effective, research-based method is perfect for individuals of all ages, from young children to adults, including those with dyslexia and other learning challenges.
What we offer:
Personalised 1:1 support
Strategies to build confidence and literacy skills
Tailored programs to suit individual learning needs
60-minute lessons
With Ruth’s dedication and expertise, you or your loved one can build the foundational skills needed for successful reading and writing.
Contact us today at support@fidlerandford.com.au to learn more or book a session!
Together, let’s unlock the power of literacy!
What are the Components of Multisensory Learning?
Sight , Hearing, Touch & Movement.