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We prefer referrals via medical objects. You can send them via email ([email protected]).
Please be aware that each referral is assessed by the clinician to see if they are appropriate to assist, and your referral may not be accepted.
Please expect us to contact you about your referral within 21 business days. We will typically send a text message to the nominated phone number inviting you to contact us to make an appointment if your appointment is accepted.
If your referral is accepted you will need to make a $200 deposit to secure your appointment. This is refundable up to 48 business hours before your appointment.
We do not have capacity to faciliate urgent or emergency referrals. Please call 13 MH CALL, call 000 or present to your local emergency department.
Availability:
Dr Fazaluddin (Registrar): April onwards
Dr Marshall (Registrar): April onwards
Dr Lucksanapiruk: Immediate availability (adults only)
Dr Heidari: June onwards (limited availability)
Dr Ayres: July onwards (limited availability)
Dr Pillai: August Onwards (accepting select referrals only)
Dr Loxham (telehealth only): Currently not accepting new referrals
Dr Ayres and Dr Pillai provide supervision to Drs Fazaluddin and Marshall.
If you would like to see a Psychiatrist please see your GP to obtain a referral. As much detail as possible on the referral is helpful.
Medicare rebates are available for Psychiatry appointments if there is an appropriate referral.
For most psychiatric consultations, we ask for a commitment to three initial appointments, ensuring a comprehensive assessment and tailored treatment plan.
At times, the psychiatrists may choose to offer two initial appointments.
You do not need a referral to see a Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker. They both have good availability for appointments.
Your private health insurance may cover a portion of the appointment. Please speak directly with your insurer.
Medicare rebates may be available for those who have a Mental Health Care Plan. Please talk to your GP to see if you are eligible.
Generally Assessments (such as those for IQ or ASD) are not covered under medicare.
You do not need a referral to see a speech pathologist for an assessment or therapy. Bonnie Kang currently has good availability for new appointments.
Your private health insurance may cover a portion of the appointment. Please speak directly with your insurer.
Medicare rebates may be available for those who have a Chronic Disease GP Management Plan or Team Care Arrangement. Please talk to your GP to see if you are eligible for referral under these schemes.
Medicare referrals are also available under a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder or other eligible disability (including Autism) scheme. Speak to your GP, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist for a referral under this scheme.