PAYMENT ASSISTANCE

 

 

Positive Psychology Centre services are accessible to clients under a number of Government funded initiatives. Eligibility criteria for these intiatives vary. Please refer to 

 

MEDICARE BENEFITS

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 12 sessions per calendar year and will receive a rebate from Medicare. In addition to this clients are entitled to 12 group sessions per calendar year. 

 

To find out more visit www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

 

 

 
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.


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 contibution 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.

 

 

 

JOB CAPACITY ASSESMENT (CENTRELINK)
 
The Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) is a comprehensive assessment of an individual's ability to work. The assessment involves identification of any barriers to employment and any assistance that may be required to help them overcome those barriers. For people with medical conditions or disabilities, the assessment also identifies their current and future work capacity. Information provided by individuals will be used by a Job Capacity Assessor to complete this assessment, to assist in determining the appropriate type and level of support that the individual requires.
 
Positive Psychology receive JCA accounts from various Centrelink branches and we assist clients to overcome their barriers to return to employment and become work ready. Through the JCA referral you are entitled to 6 sessions.

 

If you are unemployed and on Centrelink benefits speak to your Job Capacity Assessor to see whether you qualify for a referral.