The cost
The current fee recommended by our professional body, the Australian Psychological Society, is $206 per hour.
At Central Psychology Services our fees range from $145–$165 per hour.
Standard Consultation
$160 per hour. A discount of $15 will apply if account is paid in full on the day of the consultation.
Medicare Referral
Registered Psychologist
| Our Fee | $145 |
| Recommended APS Fee | $206 |
| Medicare Rebate | $80.20 |
| Gap | $64.80 |
Clinical Psychologist
| Our Fee | $145 |
| Recommended APS Fee | $206 |
| Medicare Rebate | $117.65 |
| Gap | $27.35 |
Further information can be obtained at www.health.gov.au
Payment may be made by Eftpos, Credit Card, Cheque or Cash. The HICAPS facility is also available. ($2 Eftpos transaction fee applies).
24 hours notice is required when altering or canceling an appointment. Failure to do so will incur a $30 + GST charge. This charge is your personal responsibility and is not covered by private health funds or organisations such as Workcover, Comcare, etc.
Private Vocational Assessments
P.O.A.
Motor Accident Commission
No Charge – Accounts direct to MAC. (referral required)
Workcover
No Charge – Account direct to Agency. (referral required)
Dept of Veterans’ Affairs
No Charge – Accounts direct to DVA. (referral required)
Comcare
No Charge – Accounts direct to Comcare. (referral required)
Legal - TBA
All fees are current to 30 June 2010.