Fees & Rebates

Fee Payment
Fees are payable at the end of the session by cash or EFTPOS, and in some cases Direct Deposit. You may be able to access a rebate for services if you are a member of a Private Health Care Fund or have been issued with a current Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your treating General Practitioner (GP) or Psychiatrist. Private and Medicare Rebates can be claimed directly at Cairns Psychologists’ office at time of payment.

Medicare Rebate
A MHCP will enable you to receive a significant rebate off your fee. To be eligible for a Medicare rebate, you will need to be issued with a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), by your treating practitioner. Your GP will assess your eligibility prior to your initial consultation with a treating psychologist. If eligible, your GP will prepare a MHCP referral. A MHCP enables individuals to access Medicare rebates for a maximum of ten (10) sessions per calendar year. Please Note: It is not necessary to obtain a referral from your treating practitioner to access psychological services.

Private Health Fund Rebate
Each Private Health Care Fund differs in terms of accessible rebates for psychological treatment. Please contact your provider to discuss what entitlements, if any, are available to you.

Other Programs
Cairns Psychologists provide services to a range of corporate and government agencies.

• Some of these agencies include:
• WorkCover Queensland
• Private Insurers (e.g., EML)
• Open Arms (formally VVCS)
• Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA)

Cancellation Policy
When appointments are cancelled with late notice it is unlikely that this time slot can be filled. This results in a loss of income and means that other clients waiting for appointments miss out. For appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, the policy of this practice is to charge a fee of $90 payable at your next visit.