Medicare Autism Therapy for Children Under 15
If you’re looking for Medicare autism therapy for your child, you may be eligible for rebates through item 82015 — a Medicare-funded initiative that supports early intervention for children under 15 with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), or other eligible disabilities.
🧾 What Is Medicare Item 82015?
Medicare item 82015 provides rebates for therapy sessions with a psychologist, for:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Other disabilities meeting Medicare eligibility criteria
This rebate is designed for children under 15 who have a confirmed diagnosis and need psychological treatment as part of their early intervention plan.
📌 This referral must come from a paediatrician or psychiatrist – not a GP.
💡 Who Is Eligible for Medicare-Funded Therapy?
To qualify for item 82015:
- The child must be under 15 years old at the time of referral
- A formal diagnosis of autism or PDD must be in place
- The referral must come from a paediatrician or psychiatrist
- The services must support a treatment plan developed by that specialist
💬 What’s Involved in Autism Therapy?
At aMAZEin’ Minds Psychology, therapy sessions for children under 15 may include:
Anger
Support for identifying triggers, managing outbursts, and using safer expression strategies.Anxiety
Helping children manage fears, separation issues, and physical symptoms of stress.Autism
Neuroaffirming support for autistic children, including sensory profiles and routine adaptation.Emotional Regulation
Sessions focused on helping children recognise, express, and manage big emotions.School Refusal
Understanding and addressing the emotional or behavioural reasons behind school avoidance.Social Skills & Peer Interaction
Building connection skills, turn-taking, perspective-taking, and conflict resolution.Behavioural Supports & Goal Setting
Targeting positive behaviour change through collaborative strategies and home/school consistency.Support for Co-Occurring Challenges
Including anxiety, sensory sensitivities, ADHD, demand avoidance, or learning difficulties.Parent Consultation & School Liaison
Collaborative sessions with caregivers or schools to reinforce consistency and transfer strategies across settings.
Sessions are delivered using neuroaffirming, child-centred approaches and may include parent consultation or school liaison when appropriate.
💲 Medicare Rebates & Session Fees
Medicare item 82015 provides a rebate of $96.65 per session.
Our fees:
- Registered Psychologist: $280 (initial) / $250 (ongoing)
- Provisional Psychologist: $180 (initial) / $150 (ongoing)
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your psychologist and session length. Visit our Fees page for a full breakdown.
📋 How to Access a Referral for Item 82015
- Book an appointment with a paediatrician or psychiatrist
- Request a referral under item 82015
- Provide us with the referral (email or upload via our Contact Page)
🧩 Why Choose aMAZEin’ Minds for Autism Therapy?
- Educational & Developmental Psychologists with autism expertise
- Affirming, flexible sessions that suit each child
- Liaison with schools, NDIS providers, and allied health teams
- Mount Waverley clinic with telehealth available Australia-wide
Book or Learn More
Have questions about accessing Medicare-funded autism therapy for your child?
📞 03 7046 4528
📧 info@amazeinminds.com.au
🌐 Contact us
📍 Our clinic is based in Mount Waverley, in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. We support clients from nearby areas including Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill, Burwood, Chadstone, Ashwood, Notting Hill, Clayton, Oakleigh, and Mulgrave. Telehealth appointments are also available across Victoria and throughout Australia.
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