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REFERRALS, FEES & REBATES

Referrals, Fees & Rebates

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You do not need a referral to make an appointment. However, a Mental Health Care Plan or a Primary Enhanced Care Plan, for your child, from your GP or Paediatrician will allow you to claim a rebate. Please check the Medicare website for up-to-date information.

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​Under Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) Better Access to Diagnosis & Treatment –

  • Medicare rebates for up to four sessions with a psychologist for assessment of a possible Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

  • these rebates.Your child's Paediatrician must provide the appropriate referral to activate access to

  • Rebates for 20 sessions of treatment are also available. (These are lifetime sessions i.e. they are not reinstated each year).

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The standard therapy sessions are 50 minutes in length. The session fees for weekday appointments are well below than the recommended rate by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi). Please contact Reception (02 6100 7383) for fee schedule, as assessment/consultation fees depend on the length and type of the session.

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The full fee is payable at the end of each session.

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Check with your health insurance provider regarding the rebate that you are eligible. Note that private health insurance rebates can only be claimed where Medicare rebates are not claimed.

 

Eliza provides psychology support if your child’s NDIS Plan is self-managed or managed by a registered plan management provider.

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Requests for additional reports, letters to funding agencies, non-standard letters to medical practitioners will incur a fee (hourly rate applies).

Professional Registrations

Eliza is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's (AHPRA) Psychology Board of Australia. She holds membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi). She is a Fellow of the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. Eliza is a registered Medicare provider. She is also registered with most private health funds. Hence, you will be able to claim a rebate from your psychology session/s as appropriate. Eliza is no longer registered with National Disability Insurance Agency. You can still see Eliza if you are self-managed or Plan-managed. Please ring our friendly Reception (02 6100 7383) to discuss this further.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please advise our reception staff as soon as possible so that we are able to offer the time to another client. Less than 24 hours of cancellation notice or no attendance will incur a scheduled appointment fee.

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
(Saturday appointments are available)

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T: (02) 6100 7383 
F: (02) 6147 0701

E: reception@dicksonpsychology.com.au

Po Box 1140, DICKSON ACT 2602

Suite F1, Dickson Chambers 
25 Dickson Place, Dickson ACT 2602

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