Fees

Our fees depend on the time needed and complexity, generally being billed by the time taken, with Medicare rebates based on the MBS item codes. Our reception team is always available to discuss this further.

To obtain any rebate, you will need a valid referral from your General Practitioner (lasts 12 months) or another Medical Specialist (lasts three months).

For those without access to Medicare benefits, such as international students, please contact our reception team to discuss this further.

Initial Assessments

These typically last 45 minutes to one hour. Fees start at $750 and you will receive a Medicare rebate of approximately $246.

You will be asked to complete various assessments prior to coming, and If you have had recent blood tests, it is appreciated if you can bring them to these appointments, along with a list of current medications.

ADHD Assessments

We are happy to conduct assessments for ADHD, we will book multiple sessions, both for assessment but also to allow space for further treatment (if indicated). This means once we start seeing you we can won't have large gaps between appointments.The fees for these sessions are the same as any other follow up appointments (see below), with fees dependent on the time taken.

If you have previously seen a Psychiatrist for ADHD treatment, please contact our clinic, via email (or phone) to discuss this further. Previous specialist letters would be helpful.

Although we are privileged to collaborate with numerous Clinical Psychologists and Occupational Therapists, having a neuropsychology assessment is not required to make an appointment.

As part of the assessments, we will often need to identify and speak with those important in your life, such as your partner, parents or siblings.

If you are able to bring any school reports, or psychologist reports along, that will save time, and ultimately allow our time together to be more efficient.

The prescription of Stimulant medication is highly controlled, and patients will need to have a urinary drug screen before prescription and at regular intervals throughout treatment.

Follow Up appointments

Follow up appointment fees vary, depending on the time, varying from $300 (short appointments) to $600 (1 hour). These currently attract a Medicare rebate of $121.40 (shorter) or $167.55 (longer).

In order to claim your Medicare rebate, you are required to pay the upfront cost for an appointment, you will then get your Medicare rebate back.

Kindly note that our fees are subject to occasional adjustments in line with the AMA fee changes schedule.

Detailed Management Plan Assessments

Occasionally, your GP may request that I prepare a detailed one-off assessment, commonly referred to as a “291 assessment.” This service can be provided for a range of purposes, including general mental health conditions, ADHD reviews, or to support applications for further eating disorder interventions. The Medicare rebate for this service is $444.90, and it can only be claimed once every 12 months. The total fee for this service is $840.

If a revision of these plans is required (referred to as a “293 assessment”), the total fee is $625, with a Medicare rebate of $278.15. These fees are in accordance with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) recommended guidelines and are subject to change.

Please note, we do not provide one-off ADHD assessments. Our philosophy prioritises ensuring medication stability prior to transitioning care to your GP. If you are specifically seeking a one-off ADHD assessment, we recommend considering alternative clinics better suited to your needs.

Workers Compensation Appointments

Patients seeking assistance under workers’ compensation are welcome to contact our reception team to discuss this further, as each case will be assessed individually. In all cases, our regular fee will be charged, with the information provided to the patient, who can then seek reimbursement from the relevant organisation.