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Our fees

Bright Spark Allied Health is committed to providing affordable yet highly professional allied health services to all those in our community, and have set our standard fees below that of industry recommendations. We deliver services under Medicare; the NDIS; privately and WorkCover. Please contact our administrator for quote based on your service requirements (e.g. assessment or therapy) and funder.

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Medicare and mental health care plans

How it works...

PLEASE NOTE: If a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is applicable that Medicare do not cover the entire fee cost, rather a partial rebate (usually $89.65) will apply.


  • VISIT YOUR DOCTOR - If you want to access the Medicare rebate then you will need to obtain a MHCP from your GP/psychiatrist/paediatrician  prior to attending an appointment.  When you ring to book an appointment with your GP, request a longer appointment as your GP will need to ask you a number of questions to ascertain whether you are eligible for a MHCP. The care plan is a simple document outlining some very basic background information about you and stating issues you want help with (for example anxiety symptoms, depression, etc). Your GP may suggest for you to see a particular Accredited Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist, but you are free to choose who you wish to see for sessions. 
  • BRING YOUR REFERRAL - You need to bring the referral letter and MHCP when you attend your first appointment. If you do not have the referral and MHCP we will be unable to process the Medicare rebate if applicable. After this appointment your practitioner will write to your GP and advise what treatment is recommended. Please note: You will be required to pay the full fee amount upfront at time of appointment. The Medicare rebate (usually $87.45) will be processed on the same day and will be deposited directly into your bank account on record with Medicare (normally same day).  
  • TREATMENT UPDATE - After your first 6 sessions, your Practitioner is required to provide a written report to your GP. Reports that are provided are usually short and give general feedback on progress.     
  • REVIEW WITH YOUR DOCTOR - You would then need to re-visit your GP for a new referral letter before you can claim a rebate for a further 4 sessions making the total of 10*. Your Practitioner is then required to provide another report to your GP upon completion of 10 sessions.           
  • *The government has set a 10-session limit per calendar year. You have the option to seek a further 10 rebate sessions in a subsequent calendar year should you wish to do so, and will require a new MHCP.   

Access options

However, you don't need a referral to access our services. Listed below are the various options:

  • PRIVATELY - Simply email to make an appointment.  Most private health funds provide rebates for visits to Psychologists. The rebate depends on your level of cover. Contact your Health Fund to check your entitlements. You will need to claim your rebate with your Fund after your appointment as we do not have a HICAPS machine available. (Please note: you are not able to claim a Medicare rebate and on your health fund for the same appointment).   
  • MEDICARE - Make an appointment to see your GP and discuss your eligibility to access Medicare rebates. If you meet the criteria your GP will provide a referral under one of the available plans. See 'Medicare and Mental Health Care Plans' above for more information.       
  • THIRD PARTY FUNDING - Access subsidised funding from a range of government and non-government organisations. This includes the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for plan holders and WorkCover for individuals with an approved claim.  

OUR CLIENT COMMITMENT

The below charter for clients of APS psychologists outlines what you the client can expect from your treating psychologist in terms of quality and ethics.

APS-Charter-for-clients (pdf)Download

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