Is our clinic the perfect match?
Our team works with
Older children (10yrs +)
Adolescents (12yrs - 17yrs)
Young Adults (18yrs - 30yrs)
Parents (only if it relates to supporting a child or teenager)
2. Decide on the type of referral needed
Our team provides appointments under:
Medicare Better Access Mental Health Care Plan
Eating Disorders Management Plan
Private pay (no GP referral needed)
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - Self Managed or Plan Managed.
*Accepted referrals differ per team member. Please contact us for more specific information.
3. Complete the referral
In order to bill appropriately a referral letter must include:
A diagnosis of a mental health disorder
A request for service under the appropriate referral i.e., Better Access
Specify a number of sessions before a review is required
4. Address the referral to us as:
{Treating Clinician}, The Wattle Tree Clinic
email: hello@thewattletreeclinic.com.au
phone: 0431 622 729
We’ve also put together this handy graphic to help GP’s understand the local landscape of youth mental health. Because it can be confusing understanding where to send a family and how all the services compliment one another.
It also illustrates how we position ourselves; as a clinic with specialist expertise in the youth market.
Information for Referring GPs
We like making things as smooth as possible for everyone. Here’s all the things you need to do/know in order to get your patients in as quick as possible.