Early Intervention Service Provider Panel Members

W.E.C.A.N. Inc (West Gippsland Early Intervention for Children with Additional Needs) 

Address: 12 George Street Warragul VIC 3820 
Phone (03) 56221200  
Fax: (03) 56221211 
Email: wecaninc@vic.australis.com.au 
Website: http://www.wecan.org.au 

The above link is for your convenience. It provides information about this service provider. The Department does not necessarily endorse all of the contents in this link as it may provide information about therapies that the Department has deemed ineligible for HCWA funding, i.e. there is insufficient evidence to prove that these therapies are of benefit to children with ASD. Families should make informed choices about the therapies they wish to purchase and enquire about those that are eligible and ineligible for HCWA funding.

Consortium Members and/or Delivery Locations

    • Name:  Debra McNeil - WECAN
    • Phone: (03) 5622 1200
    • Delivery Address: 12 George Street Warragul VIC 3820
     
    • Name:  Lisa Archer
    • Phone: 0417 389 941
    • Delivery Address: 12 George Street Warragul VIC 3820
     
    • Name:  Linda Farrow
    • Phone: 0428 663 553
    • Delivery Address: 96 Ashleigh Avenue Frankston VIC 3199
     

Fee Schedule for W.E.C.A.N. Inc (West Gippsland Early Intervention for Children with Additional Needs)
Eligible Intervention Type/s Provider and Delivery Location Multidisciplinary Team Name and Description of Intervention/Service Cost
Therapy-based WECAN INC at 12 GEORGE STREET, WARRAGUL AND IN HOME Speech Pathologist; Occupational Therapist; Child/Special Educator; Teacher; Therapist Individual Intervention – one on one therapy in the child’s own home or community setting. Initial Assessment and therapeutic interventions for sensory, motor, play, behaviour, communication, social and self help skills ($130 an hr for Terapists & Specialists; $65 an hr for Family Support Worker) $130 / Hour
Behavioural WECAN INC at 12 GEORGE STREET, WARRAGUL Child/Special Educator; Teacher Opening the Doors to Friendships” Supported group to focus on development of social skills with children and their parents ($500 per Child over 6 weeks at 2 hrs a week in a group setiing; Min 4 children per group) $500 / Program
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning WECAN INC at 12 GEORGE STREET, WARRAGUL Child/Special Educator; Teacher; Therapist “Active Play” - Supported education and intervention focusing on insights into challenging behaviour and reducing stress for children and families ($500 per child over 6 weeks at 2 hrs per week in a group setting; Min 4 Children per group) $500 / Program
Therapy-based WECAN INC at 12 GEORGE STREET, WARRAGUL Speech Pathologist; Occupational Therapist; Child/Special Educator; Teacher Individual Intervention – “Creating and Using Visual Supports with my Child" Exploring strategies with families and putting them into practice ($130 per hr for Terapists, $65 an hr for Family Support Worker) $130 / Hour
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Family-based LISA ARCHER at 12 GEORGE STREET, WARRAGUL AND IN HOME / COMMUNITY Psychologist Individual Intervention (at home); - Individual Intervention (alternate location e.g. shops, kinder, park); Parent Consultation; - Childcare/Kinder/School Session (observation and/or consultation to support staff) $175 / Hour
Behavioural; Developmental/Social Learning; Family-based LISA ARCHER at 12 GEORGE STREET, WARRAGUL AND IN HOME Psychologist Individual Intervention. Detailed Psycho-educational program planning. Includes session/s with child, interview with parents, observational and other assessment as required, comprehensive report and recommendations, as well as feedback session with family. $650 / Program

Please note that there may be cancellation and/or other fees associated with some services. For more information please contact the service provider as these are not covered by the early intervention funding under the Helping Children with Autism package.

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