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Referrals & Fees

Appointments

Late Cancellation Fees

Late Cancellation Fees

Appointments must be booked beforehand.

Appointments are made by ringing Dr Grace on 0429 046401. 

Please leave a message with your name and telephone number and Dr Grace will return your call as soon as practicable to organise your appointment.

For those in remote areas, appointments for phone or Skype consultations are available on request. 

Late Cancellation Fees

Late Cancellation Fees

Late Cancellation Fees

Late cancellations (less than 24 hours) and missed appointments may attract the full fee.

Fees

Late Cancellation Fees

Referrals

Fees are based on a standard 50 minute consultation fee of $251.00. 

Fees are payable at the time of appointment.

Referrals

Medicare Referrals

Referrals

A referral is not needed unless you wish to make an appointment under the following schemes:

  • Medicare
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Victims of Crime
  • Private Health Insurance (check with your fund)

You must have the correct referral under the above schemes to make a claim or seek a rebate. Different types of services and limited sessions apply for each scheme. You should discuss this with your referrer or with Dr Grace prior to confirming an appointment.  

Medicare Referrals

Medicare Referrals

Medicare Referrals

To obtain a rebate for psychological services under the Medicare Better Access initiative you will need to:

  • Request a long consultation with your GP. 
  • Your GP will then need to complete a Mental Health Care Plan. 
  • Your GP will then need to make a referral to Dr Grace.

You are entitled to 10 consultations per calendar year. An initial 6 consultations are usually requested by your GP. Dr Grace will provide a letter to your GP regarding your progress. A review by your GP is then required before a further referral can be made for the remaining 4 consultations.

Dr Grace does not offer bulk billing.

Crisis Services

Medicare Referrals

Medicare Referrals

The Northern Territory Crisis Assessment Telephone Triage and liaison service is available 24 hours for people experiencing a mental health crisis ( Ph: 1800 682288). 

Other 24-hour services that can assist:  

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au/
  • Mensline: 1300 789 978 or visit www.mensline.org.au
  • Beyondblue: 1300 224 636, or visit  www.beyondblue.org.au/
  • Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380 or visit www.blueknot.org.au    
  • Headspace (12-25 years): 1800 659 388 or 8931 5999, or visit www.headspace.org.au 

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