Yes, you will need a valid referral from your GP to be eligible for a Medicare rebate for your appointment with one of our clinicians. However, you can see any of our Clinicians, other than our Psychiatrists, without a referral with the understanding that a Medicare rebate will not be available for these appointments.
Psychiatry
A valid referral from your GP is required to see one of our Psychiatrists (see details below on how to book an appointment with one of our highly trained Psychiatrists).
Psychologist
A mental health care plan is required from your GP to be eligible for a Medicare rebate when see a psychologist (up to 10 sessions’ per calendar year). You can book an appointment with one of our Psychologists without a referral, but no rebate through Medicare will be accessible. You may be eligible to make a claim through your private health insurance, please check with your selected fund.
Mental Health Social Worker
To be able to claim a rebate through Medicare, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP or a referral from your Psychiatrist when seeing a Mental Health Social Worker
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
No referral is required to see a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and you are still able to access a rebate through Medicare for your consultation. There is also no limit to how many visits you can access with a Medicare rebate when seeing a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Dietitian
You can see our Dietitian without a referral – simply call our friendly reception team members to book your time. You may be able to claim a rebate from your private health insurance – check with your selected fund. To be able to access a rebate through Medicare for dietetics services you will need to see your GP to assess if your eligible for a Chronic Disease Management Plan with a Team Care Arrangement (GPMP and TCA). If you are eligible for the (GPMP and TCA) then you will be able to access up to 5 sessions with a rebate.