28/06/2025
This is an excellent description of what the recent changes are all about. I encourage all my clients to take a read.
Allied health service fees have been locked for the last 7 years, while the cost of living has skyrocketed. Not only has our service fee stayed the same (while everyone gets a pay rise around us - even politicians!!), our travel fee has been slashed by 50%!! Our value when we drive to support our clients in their homes is being devalued.
Please remember, I do not earn a wage of $193.99 p/hour, this is a ‘service fee’ and makes up my business income. From the business income comes CONSIDERABLE costs when running a business, all of which is ever increasing with inflation. Has your insurances significantly increased each year? Yep, mine too - I have to hold multiple policies. What about your petrol, tyres, servicing?? Yep - those too ☹️
The recent reduction in travel fees will be absorbed by the business and my business will have a sharp decrease in income.
While ADL Therapies will be making changes to operating fees and processes, it will be minimal for existing clients and should not disrupt regular service. ADL Therapies will be introducing a cost p/km as well as reducing the service area and travelling less.
Please support your allied health professionals as we have supported you and sign the petitions and contact your local member to express your disapproval. Every voice is important!!!
Thank you!
https://www.ashbytherapyservices.com.au/blog/ndis-changes-starting-1st-july-what-you-should-know?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7PDZE9fyyOBLMHGv6qSCkB4pbdNXTiLKEbc-7NMO1Is-TAmFAojaoc1KL0qA_aem_ooX8m1CpTSf_1Dlvt60UFA
Hi NDIS Participant, Family Member, Caregivers and people supported by the NDIS, My name’s Giarne. I’m an OT, Multiply Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD & C-PTSD), a NDIS Participant, and the parent to a Neuro-fabulous 4 year old NDIS Participant. There are some big changes starting 1st July