
latest updates
Check here for the latest service updates and news from Pinarc. We regularly add information on new therapy programs and services.
changes to NDIS therapy claiming from Tuesday 1 July 2025
Key changes introduced by the NDIS commencing 1 July 2025 that impact Pinarc therapy service pricing:
- Physiotherapy services have been reduced by $10 per hour to $183.99 per hour
- All other therapy costs remain at $193.99 per hour for therapy and $86.79 for therapy assistant support
- All therapy travel time will be reduced by 50% to a maximum of $97 per hour
- Pinarc will now need to claim kilometres travelled to and from any home or community visit at $1 per km
Even though Pinarc are now claiming kilometres to and from visits, your overall costs should still be less than previously due to the 50% cut in travel time that a therapist can claim for travel.
If you would prefer not to be invoiced for therapy travel time and kilometres you can discuss with your therapist moving your sessions to a clinic based session at one of our Pinarc sites.
These changes take effect from 1 July 2025. Please note that these changes are for services that occur on or after 1 July 2025. Services that have been completed prior to this date will be based off the previous price guide regardless of the date of the invoice.
If you have any questions please feel free to call Pinarc Deputy CEO Sara Cavanagh on 0488 182 440.
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kimochis social-emotional learning group
Being held at Pinarc Melton in the July school holidays. Led by a Kimochis®-trained occupational therapist, with experience supporting early childhood development, this group combines emotional education with sensory-friendly strategies tailored to young children.
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adult holiday program
Our popular adult holiday program is now open for bookings. With a range of fun activities being offered between Monday 7 July and Friday 11 July we suggest you book quickly so you don’t miss out. This program is also open to people who are not current Pinarc customers.
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transition to high school group
Is your child starting high school in 2026 and needing some extra support and guidance to make this transition? Our Transition to High School program runs over terms 3 and 4 and utilises both group and solo activities to support students and families navigate the challenges and build resilience to enable a successful school transition process.
transition to high school information sheet
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melton specialty playgroup
The Pinarc Parent Support Program, supported by the Victorian Government, is running a free playgroup for children aged birth to 4 years starting Thursday, 6 February 2025. This playgroup is on offer for children who have a physical disability or have physical development challenges that impact on their ability to engage with regular playgroup activities and will be supported by Georgia, one of our Speech Pathologists, and Louisa, one of our Occupational Therapists.
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new intensive therapy program
Pinarc Disability Support Melton is offering a physiotherapy intensive block program for children aged 0-2 years old to support them develop their gross motor skills and assist children in working towards achieving their gross motor goals.
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current covid restrictions
(updated 11-04-2025)
Although the isolation requirement for those contracting COVID in the general community has now ceased, any confirmed COVID-19 cases must not attend Pinarc sites or services for 5 days. At Pinarc, we are committed to safely supporting our customers and will allow customers to return to our Group Programs after 5-days as long as they are symptom free. As always, we continue to monitor the situation closely and will review our guidelines if we see any increase in COVID cases in the community or experience any exposure risks at our sites.
ALO Group Programs:
- Customers who have tested positive to COVID-19 may return to group programs after a 5-day period providing they are symptom free
- If you have any cold symptoms or are generally unwell please do not attend group programs until you are symptom free
Therapy, Support Coordination and Plan Management:
- Pinarc request that if you are COVID-19 positive or have symptoms you contact us to reschedule your appointment or we can change it to teletherapy if appropriate
We care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our staff, customers, their families and carers. Different program areas will be impacted in different ways during this time and we will do our best to communicate these changes when they arise. We are here to support you where we can and if you have any queries or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact Sara Cavanagh, Deputy CEO on 0488 182 440.