Hardship Discount Policy
At Quirky Kid, we understand that some families may face financial hardship.
To support access while keeping our services sustainable, we offer a limited hardship discount under the following conditions:
Eligibility
Families may apply if they are experiencing hardship, such as:
- Holding a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
- Receiving Centrelink income support payments (e.g. Parenting Payment, JobSeeker, Disability Support Pension).
- Experiencing sudden financial strain (e.g. job loss, illness, bereavement, or natural disaster impact).
Discount Details
- Time-limited availability: Discounts apply only to appointments scheduled between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
- Maximum number of sessions: Up to 10 sessions per family.
- Concession amount: Up to 15% discount on the out-of-pocket fee after the Medicare rebate.
Example: For a $368 session, after the $98.95 Medicare rebate, the out-of-pocket cost is $269.05. With a 15% hardship discount applied, the fee reduces to $228.69.
Process
- Families complete a short application form and may be asked to provide supporting evidence (e.g. concession card, Centrelink statement).
- Applications are reviewed confidentially by our management team.
- Discounts are temporary and cannot be extended beyond the 10-session cap without re-application.
Our Commitment
Australian allied-health practices, Medicare concession principles, and community equity standards inform this approach. It ensures families in need can access support while keeping our clinic sustainable.