Fees & Rebates
Medicare Rebates (Mental Health Treatment Plan)Under the Better Access Initiative, eligible clients can receive Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year when referred by a GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).
Clients must attend a GP review after six sessions to access additional sessions (up to the annual limit of 10). | Private Health Insurance RebatesIf you have private health insurance with extras cover, you may be eligible for a rebate on psychology sessions. The rebate amount varies depending on:
Private health insurance cannot be used in conjunction with a Medicare rebate for the same session. Clients must choose whether to claim via Medicare (if eligible) or their private health fund. | National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)For individuals with a psychosocial disability, therapy may be funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) if psychological support is included in their plan. NDIS participants must have funding allocated under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living to cover psychological therapy. Clients may be self-managed, plan-managed, or agency-managed. Fees are subject to the NDIS Price Guide (updated annually). |
WorkCover & MACPsychological services may be covered for individuals with work-related mental health concerns or those injured in transport accidents:
May cover therapy costs for mental health issues following a transport accident. Requires approval from a GP and approval from the insurer or MAC (Motor Accident Compensation). | Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Many workplaces offer confidential, employer-funded counselling through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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