PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
Positive Psychology Centre services are accessible to clients under a number of Government funded initiatives. Eligibility
criteria for these initiatives vary. Please speak with our Administration team who can guide you through the various options
and fees. Payment can be made by credit, eftpos or cash at time of consultation.
MEDICARE BENEFITS
Generous Medicare rebates are now available for appointments with psychologists.
Under the new Medicare scheme, all registered psychologists affiliated with Medicare Australia can provide treatment
for mental health problems, which entitles patients to Medicare rebates. This new scheme offers the community improved
access to psychologists and more affordable mental healthcare.
Eligible clients are entitled
to 10 sessions per calendar year and will receive a rebate from Medicare. In addition to this clients are entitled to 10 group
sessions per calendar year. Medicare Rebates are provided on the spot to eligible clients.
To find out more visit www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Private
Health Insurance Rebates
We are registered providers with most major health care funds. We can
provide you with a quote using our HICAPS terminal or you're welcome to check with your private health insurance provider
to see if you are eligible to claim for psychological services.
ATAPS (Access to Allied Psychological Services)
ATAPS is an initiative
of the federal government under the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care scheme. Funding is provided so people aged 12+ years
with no/low incomes can access allied health psychological support.
ATAPS is a program accessed through the Division
of General Practice to assist people with financial hardship or people that have a Health Care Card that need psychological
therapy.
The ATAPS Suicide & Self Harm Program primary objective is to provide treatment
and support to individuals at high risk of suicide and / or self harm.
For more information
on ATAPS please contact your GP or Positive Psychology.
TAC
If you have been injured in a transport accident, your medical costs relating to the accident will be paid for by
the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). The TAC is a Victorian Government organisation especially set up to pay medical costs
and other services for people injured on Victorian roads.
The TAC can pay for medical treatment that you receive
at a public or private hospital because of your transport accident. It can also pay for a range of other medical treatment,
including psychological services.
For more information and eligibility
criteria please refer to www.tac.vic.gov.au.
WORKCOVER
Psychology services make a significant contribution
to improving health and return to work outcomes for injured workers. Feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, fear or guilt
may occur after a workplace injury or illness. These feelings can be overwhelming and can affect your energy levels
and confidence. Although these feelings may be perfectly natural some people are reluctant to talk openly about them or to
seek help from a mental health professional. If you are experiencing any of these feelings, there are services available to
assist you.
For more information visit the WorkSafe website www.worksafe.vic.gov.au.
