Fees & funding
An investment in your child's early years
At Tic Tac Toe Early Childhood Psychology, we offer flexible appointment options tailored to your child’s needs. Sessions can be held in our clinic, via Telehealth, or in community settings such as home, kinder, or school.
Which funding pathway fits your family?
Choose a pathway to see how it works, then explore the session rates below.
Private
Clients are able to access support at Tic Tac Toe without a GP or paediatrician referral.
- No GP or paediatrician referral is needed to get started.
- Sessions follow the published private rate.
- You may be eligible to utilise private health insurance — this will depend on your level of cover.
What your session includes
Each session covers time with your psychologist and the non-face-to-face work that supports your child's care.
- Face-to-face
- Non-face-to-face / travel
With a psychologist
Initial parent-only intake session
75 min session
$280.00
Standard appointment
60 min session
$223.00
Community appointment
60 min session
$240.00
With a provisional psychologist
Provisional intake session
60 min session
$190.00
Provisional standard session
60 min session
$125.00
Report writing
Private report writing
$223.00/hr
Hourly rate · usually 1–2 hours
Good to know
These fees outline standard session fees for private and Medicare clients. Medicare rebates under Better Access are only available for sessions with a registered psychologist, not with a provisional psychologist. To learn more about payment methods, Medicare rebates, or NDIS funding, please use the links on this page. TAC-funded support can be discussed with the clinic; contact us to confirm what your claim covers. Please provide at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule.
What is non-face-to-face time?
This time allows your Psychologist to:
- Finalise notes and documentation
- Develop tailored resources or strategies
- Collaborate with other professionals (e.g. teachers, GPs)
- Complete clinical administration
These activities support high-quality, individualised care beyond the time spent directly with your child.
Questions families ask
Do I need a referral?
- Private clients can start without a GP or paediatrician referral. For Medicare, book with your usual GP (or a GP at your MyMedicare practice) for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, or ask a paediatrician or psychiatrist about a direct referral, before your psychology appointment. Referrals must be dated prior to or on the day of your scheduled appointment and cannot be back-dated.
Can I claim a Medicare rebate?
- On the day of your appointment, payment is settled in full. For sessions with a registered psychologist, the clinic can process your Medicare rebate into your nominated account, or give you a paid receipt so you can claim it yourself. Medicare rebates under Better Access are only available for sessions with a registered psychologist, not with a provisional psychologist. Eligible children may also access Medicare rebates for assessment services under the complex neurodevelopmental conditions and eligible disabilities pathway, with an appropriate medical referral.
Do you see NDIA-managed participants?
- Tic Tac Toe Early Childhood Psychology is an unregistered NDIS provider. We provide NDIS-funded psychology services to participants who are self-managed or plan-managed. Participants whose NDIS funding is NDIA-managed are generally required to receive supports from registered NDIS providers and are therefore unable to use their NDIS funding for services with Tic Tac Toe.
Not sure which pathway fits?
Tell us a little about your family and we'll help you work out the next step.