We welcome patients with private health fund membership. Bring your membership card to your appointment so we can check your available funds and process claims directly. This may help streamline the claims process for your dental care.
On-the-Spot Health Fund Claims with HICAPS
Our HICAPS terminal allows you to claim your health fund entitlements on the spot. Swipe your card at reception after your appointment to process your claim on the spot.
Afterpay lets you split your dental fees into four equal instalments. This payment method may help you manage your budget by spreading costs over several weeks rather than paying everything upfront.
Your total treatment cost is divided into four equal payments, with the first instalment collected at the time of your scheduled dental appointment.
The remaining three payments are then automatically deducted from your nominated payment method every fortnight, completing the full amount within an eight-week period.
You may begin your recommended dental care and start your payment schedule on the same day, without needing to wait for full upfront payment.
Before selecting Afterpay, review the eligibility requirements and terms involved. Approval is subject to Afterpay’s assessment, and fees may apply for missed payments. Consider whether this option suits your financial circumstances.
Eligibility and approval: Afterpay approval is not automatic and depends on factors including your payment history and account standing with Afterpay.
Fees and payment terms: Late fees apply if scheduled payments are not met on time, and repeated missed payments may affect future Afterpay use.
Clinical assessment requirement: Your dentist assesses oral health needs during consultation. Payment options are available to assist with clinically indicated care.
Restrictions and limitations: Afterpay has spending limits that vary by account. Costs exceeding your available limit cannot be processed through Afterpay.
Zip offers a buy-now-pay-later option that lets you spread the cost of dental care into manageable repayments. Interest and fees may apply depending on your Zip account type.
humm provides payment plans that let you spread dental costs over time. Different plan options are available, and approval is subject to humm’s assessment criteria. Fees and terms apply.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is an Australian Government programme providing eligible children aged 0 to 17 with access to dental services. Benefits are capped and available over two consecutive calendar years. The CDBS does not cover orthodontic or cosmetic dental work.
Capped benefits: Eligible children may access up to $1,158 in benefits over two consecutive calendar years. The cap amount is indexed yearly.
Eligibility criteria: Children must be eligible for Medicare and receive, or be part of a family receiving, certain Australian Government payments.
Covered services: Basic dental services such as examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canal treatment, and extractions may be covered.
Checking eligibility: You can verify your child's eligibility through your Medicare online account via myGov or by calling Services Australia directly.
In limited circumstances, eligible Australians may access superannuation early through the Australian Taxation Office for medically necessary dental treatment. Approval is required, and this is a significant financial decision. Independent financial advice is strongly recommended due to long-term impacts.
Eligibility requirements: The ATO and your superannuation fund determine eligibility based on medical necessity criteria. Approval is not automatic and requires documentation from two registered medical or dental practitioners.
Financial implications: Accessing super early permanently reduces your retirement savings and may result in tax consequences. You should consult an independent financial adviser before proceeding to understand the long-term impacts on your finances.
Clinical assessment requirement: Your dentist recommends care based solely on clinical assessment during consultation. Payment method availability does not affect the care recommended as clinically appropriate.
Dental Care for DVA Card Holders
Veterans and eligible dependants holding a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) card may access dental services under DVA arrangements. We accept both Veteran Gold Cards and Veteran White Cards. Please confirm your card type when booking your appointment.
Gold Card holders: DVA funds dental services necessary to meet a clinical need for Veteran Gold Card holders. There may be some out-of-pocket expenses for certain high-cost dental items.
White Card holders: For Veteran White Card holders, dental care can only be provided in relation to your accepted service-related conditions. You will need to show your list of accepted conditions.
Prior approval requirements: Some dental services require prior financial approval from DVA before they can be provided. Your dentist will advise you on whether approval is needed for your care.