CoastMind - Schedule of Fees (as of June, 2025)
Counselling (Fee-For-Service/General & NDIS):
Please note that, as mentioned in our What to Expect From Counselling section, at this time we are unable to provide Medicare-rebated support.
This is subject to change in the near future, and in the same post we have provided links for pathways to obtaining support via Medicare. Please discuss further with your treating GP/doctor.
The Australian Association of Social Works’ latest recommended hourly rates as of 2025 are as follows:
Link to original document, via the Australian Association of Social Workers (PDF File, Download)
As a social worker, I am mindful of the recent cost-of-living crisis and thereby also the impact this has on consumers. Thus, I offer competitive rates against this fee-schedule, as follows:
Individual Counselling: $200AUD per consultation (50 minutes, virtual/in-person*)
NDIS: Item Number: 15_621_0128_1_3 - Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Social Worker ($193.99, as set by the NDIA)
*Additional Travel Fees: Outreach visits more than 10km from postcode 3223 will incur an additional travel fee to cover expenses. This is priced at $0.97 per kilometre of travel, which is competitive with industry rates.
These rates reflect additional time factored into each session, such as documentation and follow-up, as per the Australian Association of Social Worker’s Schedule of Fees guidelines (viewable here).
For NDIS Participants/Stakeholders:
Please note that CoastMind is able to accept NDIS referrals for participants with Self-Managed funding packages, and/or via a Plan Manager (such as a dedicated Manager, a Support Coordinator, etc). NFIS participants are recommended to search for providers via this link.
Future Referral Pathways to be announced in the near future also include:
TAC (Transport and Accident Commission)
WorkCover/Worksafe (VIC)
DVA (Department of Veteran’s Affairs)
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (VIC)
2. Coaching (Services TBA):
At present, I am working on developing and finalising our suite of coaching programs and opportunities. Be sure to follow this space!
Based on my own research, having quantified and analysed a large pool of coaching practitioners’ rates across the Melbourne Metro/Greater Geelong region in 2025, the average fee for personal/vocational coaching amounts to approximately $250/hr.
For instance, the Australian Institute of Coaching notes that industry rates can vary anywhere up to $650/hr at the higher end! (Link)
As with Counselling services, I offer a rate that is competitive with this average:
Individual Coaching (Personal/Vocational): $200/hr (Virtual/In-Person)*
*Additional Travel Fees: Outreach visits more than 10km from postcode 3223 will incur an additional travel fee to cover expenses. This is priced at $0.97 per kilometre of travel, which is competitive with proposed travel fees from competitors (often ranging in the $1.00-2.97+/km range).
Please note that, whilst I endeavour to provide a lower-cost alternative to the above pricing recommendations, these are guidelines set for the current year. Consumers will be advised of any price increases, which will also be reflected by the above governing bodies and guidelines.
TBA:
Complex Care - Consulting for Organisations
Social Work Student/Practitioner Supervision
Workshops and Training Programmes
GP Referral Pathways (via Better Access Scheme)