MEMO

Expanded Medicare Rebates for Speech Pathology (M10 Pathway)
Effective 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) mean expanded access to rebated speech pathology services for children and young people under 25 years.

Key Updates

1.         Expanded Access
M10 referral pathway now includes:

·       Stuttering

·       Speech sound disorders

·       Cleft lip and/or palate

Eligible patients can now access Medicare-rebated speech pathology – up to 8 assessment sessions and up to 20 treatment sessions.

2.         GP Referral required
Patients require a GP referral under the M10 pathway to access these services, supporting coordinated care between GPs and speech pathologists.

3.         Improved access to Early Intervention
These changes reduce funding barriers and help more children access early support for communication difficulties that may impact learning, confidence, and participation.

How we can help
At Little Lions, we stand ready to partner with GPs – providing evidence-based assessment and therapy for supporting development from early childhood through the school years.

With expanded capacity across Speech Pathology, we welcome referrals and look forward to collaborating with your practice to support more families.

Referrals to Little Lions
Referrals can be sent via:

Our team will contact families directly to arrange appointments and coordinate care.

Learn more via Speech Pathology Australia here