Helping Children with Autism and Better Start
Early Intervention Funding – Agreement to Purchase Resource(s)
Child’s Name:
Child’s Client ID:
Organisation Name:
Description of Resource(s)
This should include a specific detailed description of the resources to be purchased including size/make/model where
applicable. If part of the purchase price is to be paid by the family directly, this agreement should specify the full cost
and the agreed amount to be claimed from early intervention funding. The description should also specify whether the
service provider or parent/carer will be purchasing the resource/s.
Resource 1
Cost: $
Agreed claim amount: $
Resource 2
Cost: $
Agreed claim amount: $
Resource 3
Cost: $
Agreed claim amount: $
Declaration
Service Provider
I confirm that the above resource(s) support this child’s early intervention therapy and early intervention plan, are
supported by research and best practice and are not listed as out of scope in the Early Intervention Service Provider
Panel Operational Guidelines.
Signed:
Print Name: _____________________________ Date:
Qualification:
Parent
I agree that the above resource(s) are to be purchased with early intervention funding and that my child has sufficient
available funding to cover the purchase of the above resource(s). I confirm that I have signed the Client Consent to
Claim Payment form. I have read the Questions and Answers for Early Intervention Funding for Resources on page 2 of
this form.
Signed:
Print Name:
Date:
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Q&As for Early Intervention Funding for Resources
1. What types of resources can be purchased with Early Intervention funds?
Early intervention funding can be used to purchase resources that the service provider considers are integral
to the child’s therapy and support the child’s Individual Service Plan. The parent/carer and the service
provider must agree in writing to the purchase of a resource.
2. Who determines what resources are appropriate for a child?
The child’s therapist is responsible for making a professional assessment of whether or not a particular
resource is integral to the child’s therapy. However, the service provider and family must agree prior to the
purchase of a resource.
3. Who can purchase a resource?
A resource can be purchased by the service provider who is delivering early intervention to the child, or by
the child’s family. This must be agreed prior to the purchase/order. If the purchase is made by the family,
a receipt of that purchase must be provided to the service provider, who can claim the agreed amount and
reimburse the family.
The parent/carer must sign a Service Delivery Record on receipt of the resource.
If the service provider who is delivering intervention to a child or that child’s family is unable to purchase the
required resources, another service provider can purchase the resources on their behalf.
4. How much early intervention funding can be used to purchase resources?
Up to 35 per cent of a child’s early intervention funding may be used to purchase resources, to a maximum of
$2,100 per financial year, or $4,200 in total. Claims for reimbursement that exceed this limit must not be
submitted.
5. Can I use early Intervention funding to hire resources?
Funding for early intervention resources can be used for the purchase of resources only. Costs associated
with the hiring of resources must be met by the family.
6. Can administration costs be included in claims for resources?
It is the Department’s expectation that any administration costs charged by providers for the purchase or
reimbursement of resources should be small and reasonable. In particular, providers should not charge
administration fees based on a percentage of the overall cost of a resource. This is because the cost of a
resource does not have any direct bearing on cost of claiming and administering the reimbursement to the
parent.
Service providers should explain to families where they are going to charge an administration fee, and
parents must agree in writing to the amount to be claimed (cost plus any administration fee) prior to the
Provider submitting the claim.
Providers should consider not imposing any administration fees, particularly in cases where:
•
the parent has sourced and purchased an agreed resource; or
•
the provider is supplying an agreed resource from their own stock items.
Where a provider incurs fixed costs as part of an agreed resources purchase, such as a delivery charge,
these costs may be included in the claim for reimbursement.
7) Who do I contact for further information about resource policy?
Please direct questions about funding for resources via email to the Early Intervention Helpdesk at
[email protected] or by phone on 1800 778 581.
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