Referrer Information

Thank you for your referral to Better Together Psychology. I appreciate the opportunity to work alongside GPs and other health professionals in supporting the wellbeing of clients. This page outlines key information about making referrals.

Referral details

You can refer via:
• Fax: 02 4203 4182
• Email: admin@bettertogetherpsychology.com.au

Better Access (Medicare) referrals

Under Medicare Better Access guidelines, psychologists must receive a valid referral letter to provide rebated services. A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) on its own is not sufficient.
Referrals are valid for the number of sessions stated on the referral letter.

What to include in a referral

A valid referral should include:
• Patient’s full name, date of birth, and address
• Number of sessions being referred (e.g., 4 or 6 sessions; up to 10 sessions per calendar year may be available under Better Access)
• Confirmation that a Mental Health Treatment Plan has been completed
• Request for psychological treatment
• Relevant diagnosis or presenting concerns/symptoms
• Current medications (if applicable)
• Date, signature, and either the practice address or provider number

Review and re-referral

At the completion of a treatment plan, I will provide a brief progress update to assist with reviewing the client’s ongoing needs.
If further sessions are required, a new referral letter will be needed for any remaining or additional sessions.

Further information

More information about referring to psychologists is available via:
The Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi):
https://www.aapi.org.au/Web/Web/Find-a-Psychologist/Refer-to-a-Psychologist.aspx?hkey=04445ce7-e23b-4ca4-8f7b-013086ba39b5

Services Australia:
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/allied-health-referrals-for-mental-health-treatment-services?context=20