How to make an appointment
Preferably,
email your details. Please leave a contactable telephone number and your email address for follow up.
A medical referral is not necessary to make an appointment, unless you plan to seek a rebate through Medicare (see below). You can still claim from your private health insurer.
Medicare and Private Health Insurance
I am registered with Medicare and with most private health insurance services (such as HBF, Medibank Private, Bupa, etc). Check with your insurer what the rebate is. These vary among health insurers.
Medicare rebates are available through two sources:
Firstly, you can contact your GP, who will supply you with a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) under the Better Access Scheme. This provides for a total of 10 appointments in a calendar year.
Alternately, you will be eligible for Medicare rebates if you are referred by a medical specialist, such as a paediatrician, psychiatrist or neurologist. Medical specialists are not required to complete a MHCP, and all they require is a letter of referral.
Please note that diagnostic assessments are not covered by Medicare.
