Since first opening our doors in 2015, it has been the goal of the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre to offer the very best type 1 diabetes support for all West Australians. We believe that people impacted by type 1 diabetes deserve the highest quality support delivered by people with deep-understanding and knowledge of type 1.
We also know that type 1 diabetes can be an expensive condition to manage. As a non-profit our goal is to provide accessible services to as many people impacted by type 1 diabetes as possible.
We are all feeling the impact of rising cost of living pressures and our private clinicians are not immune to these growing costs. We work with our clinicians to regularly review clinic fee structures and services available.
This ensures that the costs of providing quality clinical services are balanced with the Family Centre’s mission of offering accessible, life-changing services and support for the long term.
After discussion with our clinicians, prices for diabetes education and dietetic clinics with Amy Rush and Beck Newton will be subject to a modest increase from 1 October 2024.
As many of you will know, Amy and Beck are both Accredited Practicing Dietitians and Credentialled Diabetes Educators who offer a unique type 1 diabetes specialist service. Their unique skillsets means that you great value for money when you come in to see them.
New Pricing: Old Pricing: Change:
1 hour - $180 1 hour - $165 $15
30 min - $130 30 mins - $120 $10
Remember that as always, patients with a valid GP Chronic Disease Management Plan can access a Medicare rebate of $60.35 for eligible sessions.
New concession pricing now available
While clinic pricing must change to reflect our real costs, we are committed to ensuring our service remains accessible to those who need it most. Therefore, from 1 October, we will be introducing Concession Pricing for Diabetes Education and Dietetic Services at the Family Centre. For anyone with a valid concession status (Health Care Card, Pension Card), prices will not increase. Concession pricing will therefore be:
1 hour - $165
30 min - $120
Concession pricing for patients with a valid GP Chronic Disease Management Plan can also access a Medicare rebate of $60.35 for eligible sessions.
What is not changing?
As always, any person impacted by type 1 diabetes has access to a range of free Family Centre support, from our Monday to Friday advice line to our online communities, face to face connections and home away from home here in Stirling WA. Whatever challenge type 1 throws your way, we are here to help you live a life unlimited by type 1.
And don’t forget as a member of the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre you have access to a wide range of additional support services, including a special member-only rate to access our online learning courses, Type 1 Essentials and Cyber Carbs using the promo code at t1learning.com - simply ask for the special code at your next appointment.
Thank you for your continued support of the Family Centre and we look forward to supporting you in achieving your life goals in the future. Should you have any questions at all or need assistance finding the right supports for you, please contact our amazing Reception team on 08 9446 6446 or via email: hello@type1familycentre.org.au
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