Pricing & Cancellations
Brave Bodies Pricing & Cancellations
We believe families deserve to know exactly what therapy costs before they book — no surprises, no hidden fees. Below you'll find our current session rates, how funding works, and our cancellation policy.
If you have any questions about fees or funding, please ask. We're always happy to talk it through before you commit to anything.
Physiotherapy: Private or Self-Managed NDIS
Our physiotherapy fees depend on session length and the experience level of your therapist. All sessions are charged pro-rata, so you only pay for the time you book.
| Session Length | Standard Physiotherapist | Senior Physiotherapist |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $125.00 | $135.00 |
| 45 minutes | $187.50 | $202.50 |
| 60 minutes | $250.00 | $270.00 |
NDIS Physiotherapy
We follow the NDIS price guideline: $183.99 for face-to-face services and billable admin or reporting. $92 per hour for travel.
Occupational Therapy Fees
OT is currently delivered by a senior clinician at the Bunbury clinic. New OT clients begin with a structured Initial Assessment before ongoing sessions.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is charged at $250 per hour, with sessions available in 30, 45, and 60 minute lengths charged pro-rata.
Every new OT client begins with an Initial Assessment. This is a structured package designed to give us — and you — a clear picture of your child's strengths, challenges, and goals before therapy begins.
| Initial Assessment Includes | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Interview — in person or via telehealth | 60 minutes | $250.00 |
| Child & Parent Assessment — Bunbury clinic | 60 minutes | $250.00 |
| Written OT Pathway Report | 30 minutes | $125.00 |
| Total Initial Assessment package | 2.5 hours | $625.00 |
Your OT Pathway Report is included in the Initial Assessment fee. It sets out what we observed, the goals we've agreed on together, and our recommendations for what comes next.
A 50% deposit is taken when you book your first OT session. Your card is then securely stored so future sessions and any applicable fees can be processed without you needing to re-enter your details.
Ongoing OT sessions after the Initial Assessment are charged at $250 per hour, pro-rata.
How Session Time Works
Your session fee covers both the time we spend with your child and the clinical documentation that goes with it. A 60-minute session typically includes 45 minutes of face-to-face therapy and 15 minutes for your therapist to write up notes, update your child's plan, and prepare for the next session.
This documentation isn't optional — it's what keeps your child's care safe, consistent, and properly recorded. It's included in your session fee rather than charged separately.
Reports and additional documentation
Brief updates, short letters, and routine documentation under 15 minutes are included in your session fee at no extra charge.
Longer pieces of work — NDIS reports, school reports, funding applications, or detailed assessments — are charged at your therapist's standard hourly rate, pro-rata for the time taken.
We will always discuss this with you and agree the scope before starting any work that will be charged separately. You'll never receive an unexpected report fee.
Funding Options
How families pay for therapy
| Funding Type | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| NDIS — self-managed | You pay our invoice directly and claim it back through the NDIS portal. Please note we charge our private rates to self-managed clients. |
| NDIS — plan-managed | We invoice your plan manager directly. You don't pay anything out of pocket. |
| NDIS — NDIA-managed | We are not currently able to support NDIA-managed plans. Please get in touch and we'll help you understand your options. |
| Medicare (GP referral) | If your GP has referred you under a Chronic Disease Management plan, Medicare covers part of the fee and you pay the remaining gap. |
| Private health insurance | Many extras policies include physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Check with your fund — we can provide a receipt for you to claim. |
| Paying privately | No referral or funding needed. Simply book and pay for your session. |
Payment Methods
| Payment Method | Available For |
|---|---|
| HICAPS (Private Health Insurance) | Private clients |
| Medicare | Eligible CDM plan holders |
| Bank Transfer | All clients |
| Bank Card (EFTPOS) | All clients |
| Payment Link (via SMS) | All clients |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations and changes: Private Paying Families
We know that life with children is beautifully unpredictable. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair to both your family and our therapists, who reserve dedicated time for your child's session. Please give us as much notice as you can so we can offer the time to another family who may be waiting.
| Notice Given | Fee Charged |
|---|---|
| More than 24 hours | No fee |
| Between 12 and 24 hours | 50% of the scheduled session fee |
| Less than 12 hours | 100% of the scheduled session fee |
| No-show (no notice given) | 100% of the scheduled session fee |
When fees are waived
New clients: Your first cancellation is always waived, no questions asked.
Existing clients: Every family receives one automatic waiver per rolling 12-month period. You don't need to ask — we apply it for you.
Child illness: We will never penalise a family for keeping a sick child home. Illness waivers are available up to twice per rolling 12-month period with no medical certificate required, provided you let us know before your appointment start time. From the third illness cancellation within the same 12 months, a medical certificate is required for the fee to be waived.
To let us know about a cancellation, please call or SMS 0430 042 989, or email [email protected] — as early as you can, and always before your appointment start time.
Cancellations and changes: NDIS Families
For NDIS families, we follow the NDIS cancellation policy. A 100% cancellation fee is charged for cancellations:
48 hours prior to the appointment or 2 business days (weekends are excluded from the notice period).
Failure to attend an appointment without providing prior notice.
Payment and cards on file
We securely store your card details through Splose Payments (powered by Stripe) so that session fees and any applicable cancellation fees can be processed without you needing to re-enter your details each time. Your card details are never visible to our staff and are held under Stripe's security standards.
Clinic Hours & Locations
Open Hours:
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 6:00pm
Mobile Service Areas:
Bunbury · Busselton · Dalyellup · Vasse · Dunsborough · Yallingup · Margaret River · Katanning
Clinic Locations:
| Clinic | Day | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Busselton | Mondays | Geobay Health Clinic, 55 Bussell Highway, West Busselton WA 6280 |
| Margaret River | Tuesdays | Refresh Physiotherapy, 2/72 Willmott Ave, Margaret River WA 6285 |
| Bunbury | Thursdays | Paediatric HQ, 14 Plaza Street, South Bunbury WA 6230 |
Questions about fees or funding?
We'd rather have the conversation than have you wondering. Get in touch and we'll talk it through — no obligation, no pressure.
Paediatric Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy in the South West WA
Phone: 0430 042 989
Fax: 08 6186 7041
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri | 8am – 6pm
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