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  • WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATOR (DE)?
    A Developmental Educator (DE) is a specialist in disability knowledge with a university qualification in disability. DEs are also an allied health professional.
  • I HAVE NDIS FUNDING, CAN I USE A DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATOR (DE)?
    Yes you can! Developmental Educators (DEs) are allied health professionals, are NDIS approved and are found in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits guide. We offer our support and services to self-managed and plan-managed participants. | Capacity Building (CB) Improved Daily Living (therapy supports including assessments) | Capacity Building (CB) Social and Community Participation (daily living and life skills, coordinating life stages and transitions)
  • CAN I ATTEND AS A PRIVATE PARTICIPANT?
    Yes you can! We welcome all participants who may benefit from our supports and services. The fee structure is the same pricing as per NDIS participants.
  • WHAT AGE RANGE IS SUITABLE FOR THERAPY?
    Montrose Hills Therapy | Developmental Education is suitable for school aged children, youth and adults. Further considerations will be discussed if accessing the Therapy Space on the Farm.
  • HOW LONG DOES EACH SESSION TAKE?
    Depending on your support preferences, sessions can vary in duration. The duration depends on your goals and budget. Sessions are typically recommended on a weekly or fortnightly basis and are conducted during school terms only. However, holiday sessions and group therapy session may be available and will be discussed individually in advance. Additional planning or resource creation may be included and billed accordingly and will be discussed with you in the initial support planning appointment. A Service Agreement detailing the Schedule of Supports (total budget allocation), will be provided.
  • HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL BE NEEDED?
    Each participant is an individual, and the number of sessions needed varies depending on individual goals. Some participants may benefit from as few as ten (10) sessions, while others may engage in longer-term therapy.
  • CAN YOU LIAISE WITH OTHER THERAPIST/S, EDUCATION, OR OTHER ORGANISATION?
    Working with multi-disciplinary teams to create positive change through collaborative efforts is important. We are more than happy to work with your Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Teachers, or other professionals or organisations to offer comprehensive support. Charges for meetings, conferences, collaboration, or reports will be invoiced accordingly.
  • PRICING STRUCTURE
    Montrose Hills Therapy | Developmental Education's pricing structure aligns with the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements, regardless how the participant is being funded (private, self-managed or plan managed with NDIS), and unless otherwise negotiated. Developmental Educators are allied health practitioners and can be found in the here in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits Prices may increase to align with any changes published in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements
  • WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT or END THE SESSION EARLY?
    Should you be unable to attend your appointment, to minimise or eliminate cancellation fees, please notify your therapist by providing as much notice as possible. The cancellation policy is detailed within the Service Agreement and also on our website.
  • WHO QUALIFIES FOR TRAVEL DISCOUNT?
    Participants in our regular Montrose Hills Therapy | Developmental Education programs benefit from a discount on provider travel when utilising Home | Community supports. Charged at 50% of the NDIS published rate per hour. This calculation is time-based, considering the duration of travel from the provider's base to the participant and back again. All travel charges will be discussed with you prior to therapy, and detailed in the Service Agreement. If you choose to attend the Therapy Space on the Farm, then there will be no travel costs billed to you.
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