Referrals & Appointments
Erryn accepts a range of referral types which are listed below in more depth.
Anyone is able to refer themselves for support and psychological interventions. You can do this by emailing e.james@threelionspc.com.au or completing a contact form via the website.
General Practitioner Information:
Erryn accepts GP referrals via the following Medicare schemes
Medicare Better Access (MHCP)
Non-Directive Pregnancy Counselling
Chronic Disease Management Plans
Send referrals addressed to Erryn James at Nurtured Mothers Wellbeing via:
fax: (03) 4060 7868
email: erryn@nurturedmotherswellbeing.com.au
Appointment information:
All appointments are 50-60 minutes
Investment is $175 per session*
To self refer or if you have a GP Referral contact Erryn to book an appointment. You can do this by emailing e.james@threelionspc.com.au or completing a contact form via the website.
Please note that I often see clients back to back and If you arrive late to your appointment, the consultation will still end at the scheduled time to ensure other clients receive their allotted time allowance.
*Currently the Australian Association of Social Workers recommend a session fee of $270. Nurtured Mothers Wellbeing fees sit below the recommended rate.
Medicare Better Access Scheme - Mental health care plan
In order to claim a Medicare rebate under the Better Access Initiative you will need a referral letter and Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. Often a long appointment is required for the GP to complete this. If you meet the criteria the GP will complete a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). This provides access for up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year. A GP review and re-referral is required after the number of sessions on your initial referral is exhausted (usually six (6) sessions).
The current Medicare rebate is $82.30, moving to $85.20 in July 2024.
Non-Directive Pregnancy Counselling
In order to claim a Medicare rebate under the Non Directive Counselling Initiative you will need a referral from your GP. If you meet the criteria the GP will complete a referral letter. This provides access for up to 3 rebated sessions per pregnancy .
The current Medicare rebate is $68.54, moving to$70.85 in July 2024.
Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plan
In order to claim a Medicare rebate under the Chronic Disease Managment Plan you will need a GP referral. The Initiative Provides 5 sessions which can be utilised across allied health services (Nurses, Physio, Mental health etc). You are eligible if you have an illness which has been or will be present for 6 months or longer, this includes illness such as endometriosis.
The current Medicare rebate is $60.35 from July 2024.
Private Health Insurance
If you hold Private Health Extras with Psychological Services, you may be able to claim directly from your designated health fund. Please check with your individual health insurance provider regarding requirements and rebates on fees.
Self Referral & Private Paying
Self-referral with direct payment and no rebates from either Medicare or Private Health insurance.
NDIS
Nurtured Mothers Wellbeing is not NDIS registered. I can accept self and plan managed funding.