There are a number of options for funding psychological services including:

Medicare

Joanna is an approved Medicare provider. Clients with a diagnosable mental health condition are eligible for ten rebated sessions per calendar year under a Mental Health Care Plan. Eligible clients can access a Medicare rebate for psychological treatment with a GP referral. Consultations using Mental Health Care referrals will attract a gap fee. Other Medicare-funded psychological services are listed here.

Private Health

Private health rebates are available if rebates are offered with your private health cover.

Workers Compensation

Depending on your worker compensation claim, you may be eligible for funding for psychological treatment. Joanna accepts referrals under workers compensation which are generally made through a GP.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Clients who are eligible for DVA funding can access sessions with referrals from their GP. More information is available here.

Open Arms

Clients who are involved with Open Arms can be referred directly from the Open Arms service.

Employee Assistance Programs

Some workplaces allow you to choose your mental health treatment provider. In this circumstance, Joanna accepts Employee Assistance Program funding.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Clients with NDIS funding may be able to cover psychology sessions in accordance with their NDIS package.