Rebates

How to get help for mental health

Medicare

If you are eligible, please seek a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP under the Better Access Initiative, I will provide an invoice upon payment which will enable partial rebate from Medicare.  General information on eligibility on below link, however please speak with your GP. 

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-treatment-plan

PSS

Psychological Support Stream (PSS, formerly known as ATAPS), can only be referred through CESPHN portal.  I am pleased to provide prompt and accessible mental health care service to those in the community who are eligible for the PSS stream.   This rebate pathway is funded through the Central Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN).  Below links have more specific detail on PSS eligibility and a link to my subcontracting profile for PSS.  

https://cesphn.org.au/

https://cesphn.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PSS_Brochure_August2024.pdf

https://lillypillycounselling.com.au/meet-our-team/anthony-colantuono/

Ancillary Cover

Private health funds with ancillary cover such as Bupa, Medibank, HCF, Teacher's Health and Doctors Health may include psychology with an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.   Please check coverage with your provider and how to claim with my invoice.

Victim Services NSW

I am approved VS counsellor by the Commissioner and I am currently accepting referrals under this scheme.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to discuss treatment.  My details are also on the NSW VS "find a counsellor".