1. 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.