Are Medicare Rebates or funding available for assessments?
No, Medicare does not approve rebates for the purpose of assessments. You may use Medicare for treatment following your assessment if you choose to engage in further sessions to work [...]
Do I need a referral for an assessment?
No. As assessments are billed privately a referral is not required. There may be rebates available through Medicare for individuals under 25 years old with complex mental health needs and [...]
Why are assessments expensive?
Mainly due to the time involved to assessment, interpret and write up the information. As outlined in the assessment steps there are several processes involved in conducting an assessment. Each [...]
What types of things might I use my assessment for?
There are many reasons why someone may seek an assessment. Most often the main purpose is to confirm a diagnosis and seek assistance with understanding or treating the condition. For [...]
What will be in the report?
The details of the report will depend in part on the type of assessment and the specific assessment question. There is a general structure to the report which includes a [...]
Which type of assessment do I need?
The intake session is designed to collect information about you and discuss the specific purpose/goals of the assessment. It also helps your psychologist to determine the type of assessment and [...]