PRICING
Choose how you pay
You can pay for Circletalk yourself or NDIS funding may be available. Scroll down for options.
Monthly subscription
$33 per month
Start with a 30 day free trial.
When you download Circletalk, Apple or Google will ask you to confirm the subscription.
You will see the date your first payment is due.
You will not be charged during the free trial.
After the trial, your subscription will automatically renew at $33 per month unless you cancel.
You can cancel through your Apple or Google subscription settings (see below).
Annual subscription
$390 per year
The annual subscription gives you 12 months of full access to Circletalk.
Supporters join free
You can invite one or more trusted people into your support circle.
Supporters do not pay.
They receive secure, view only access to the information you choose to share.
You remain in control of your information.
Secure payments
Apple or Google securely processes your subscription payment.
Circletalk does not receive or store your credit card or banking details.
USING NDIS FUNDING
Can I use my NDIS funding?
Circletalk may be claimable for some NDIS participants.
It must:
• Relate directly to your disability
• Support your communication, cognitive needs, organisation or independence
• Be in line with your NDIS plan
• Meet current NDIS funding rules
Circletalk is not automatically funded or approved by the NDIS.
Check your claiming pathway before purchasing if you want to use NDIS funding.
You can ask your:
• Plan manager
• Support coordinator
• My NDIS contact
• Local Area Coordinator
Suggested NDIS support item
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Low Cost Assistive Technology: Communication or Cognitive Support
Funding depends on your needs, your available plan funding and how your plan is managed.
Self-managed participants
If your plan is self-managed:
Step 1
Check that Circletalk can be claimed from your available funding.
Step 2
Purchase Circletalk through the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Step 3
Keep your Apple or Google receipt.
Step 4
Submit a reimbursement claim through the my NDIS portal or my NDIS app.
You can also order Circletalk through Assistive Tech. Click here.
Assistive Tech Ph: 1300 088 222 if you need guidance.
Plan-managed participants
If your plan is plan-managed:
Step 1
Ask your plan manager whether Circletalk can be claimed.
Step 2
Ask what information or approval they need.
Step 3
If approved, purchase Circletalk through the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Step 4
Send the receipt and any requested information to your plan manager.
You can also order Circletalk through Assistive Tech. Click here.
Assistive Tech Ph: 1300 088 222 if you need guidance.
Agency-managed participants
Agency-managed participants must purchase low-cost assistive technology from a registered NDIS provider.
Circletalk can be ordered through Assistive Tech, a registered NDIS provider and assistive technology reseller.
Step 1
Open the Assistive Tech NDIS Ordering Tool. https://easyas.assistivetech.com.au/
Step 2
Find Circletalk and prepare your order documents.
Step 3
Check whether NDIS approval is required.
Step 4
Provide the required approval and plan information to Assistive Tech.
Step 5
Assistive Tech can process the order and arrange access to Circletalk.
Assistive Tech. Click here.
A $25 App Store processing fee applies to app orders placed through Assistive Tech.
Do I need approval?
Low-cost assistive technology costs less than $1,500.
You may not need prior approval if:
• Circletalk meets the NDIS definition of assistive technology for you
• You have appropriate funding available
• The purchase is in line with your plan
An app may sometimes be treated as a replacement support.
If Circletalk is being requested as a replacement support, you must receive written NDIS approval before purchasing it with NDIS funding.
Always check before purchasing if you are unsure.
Click here to read the NDIS guidance about low-cost assistive technology.
Click here to read about replacement supports,
Supporting your request
You can ask an occupational therapist, speech pathologist or other relevant professional to explain how Circletalk may support you.
They may use this description:
"Circletalk is a disability related communication and cognitive support tool. It helps the participant capture, organise and communicate their strengths, communication preferences, support needs and helpful strategies with trusted supporters. The participant controls their information, while invited supporters receive free, view only access".
A professional recommendation may support your request, but it does not guarantee NDIS approval.
SUPPORT AT HOME
Can Support at Home help pay?
Circletalk may be considered as low-cost assistive technology under some Support at Home arrangements.
Ask your aged care provider or care partner whether Circletalk may be funded through your individual budget.
Approval depends on your assessed needs, available funding and provider requirements.
This product may be eligible for Support at Home funding where prescribed by an appropriate health professional to support face-to-face communication, expressive language or functional communication needs. Classified under face-to-face communication software (AT-HM code 22 21 12). Eligibility is determined by your Support at Home provider based on your assessed needs and care plan.
CANCELLING YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
Apple
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Open Settings.
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Tap your name.
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Select Subscriptions.
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Choose Circletalk.
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Select Cancel Subscription.
Google Play
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Open Google Play.
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Tap your profile.
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Select Payments and subscriptions.
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Select Subscriptions.
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Choose Circletalk.
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Select Cancel subscription.
Cancel before the renewal date shown in your subscription settings if you do not want to be charged again.
Need help?
Please contact info@circletalk.com.au if you have questions about payment or possible funding pathways or call our reseller Assistive Tech on 1300 088 222.
