Referrals
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Referrals
A referral is not required to see a Psychologist, Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist. However, there are funding options available which may provide rebates and assist with the cost of sessions if there is a referral in place.
A practitioner guide has been created to assist Referrers and clients to select the best matched Clinician to meet your needs. The guide may be found in button below.
A number of referral pathways are available at Prosper Health Collective. Please read the options below to see which referral options may suit you or your family. If you are unsure as to which referral is most suited to you, please contact the practice and we can assist you with understanding and obtaining the most suitable referral.
Referrals
Medicare Mental Health Care Plans
The most common form of referral to our practice for psychology services is the Mental Health Care Plan. This plan is completed by your GP and allows you to an initial 6 individual sessions and 10 group sessions of Psychological treatment with Medicare rebates. Upon completion of the initial 6 individual sessions, and following a successful Review with your GP, you could receive another 4 sessions of individual psychological treatment (i.e. total of 10 sessions per calendar year).
Your GP will determine your eligibility for this plan. Should you wish to discuss this with your GP, please ensure that you book a long consultation.
Although a Medicare rebate can be claimed, there is generally a gap fee involved.
Medicare Chronic Disease Management
GP’s can provide a total of 5 sessions to people managing a chronic illness with a chronic disease management plan to see an allied health professional including psychology, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Your GP will determine your eligibility for this plan. Should you wish to discuss this with your GP, please ensure that you book a long consultation.
Although a Medicare rebate can be claimed, there is generally a gap fee involved.
Private referrals and Private Health Funds
Clients may also present privately, with no referral from a GP or medical professional.
There is no limit to the number of sessions you may have as a private client, however, Medicare rebates are not available.
Please check with your private health fund as cover varies for different treatment services.
Workers Compensation and Work Cover
If you have been injured at work or in the course of carrying out your work, you may require the services of a Psychologist, Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist as part of your recovery.
Your GP can make a referral under this scheme. A claim number must be provided at the time of the initial appointment.
Disability Referrals
Medicare Complex Neurodevelopmental disorders items
A specialist referral is available for young peole with Autism and other Developmental Disorders.
The young person must obtain this referral by their 18th birthday from an eligible Pediatrician or Psychiatrist.
This referral entitles the young person to 4 assessment sessions and 20 therapy sessions with Medicare rebates (per lifetime, up to age 25 years).
NDIS
People with disabilities who are registered with NDIS can access services at Prosper Health Collective if they are plan or self managed.
Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA)
Veterans are able to access psychological services with a referral from their GP. This means that if you hold a DVA WHITE or GOLD card you are entitled to 10 sessions with no financial cost to yourself. To access this service, you will require a DVA referral form from your GP or other medical professional. Some limitations apply to eligibility for White card holders.