referral information.
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how to refer.
Referrals can be sent via:
Medical Objects
Medicare Provider Number: 1981001XEmail (password protected)
admin@steadyspace.com.au
Provided directly to the client to present with their enquiry
Referrers are welcome to contact to discuss suitability, where helpful.
Before sending a referral or clinical information, please ensure the patient is aware and has provided consent for the referral.
who can refer?
Referrals can be initiated by:
General Practitioners
Psychiatrists and other medical specialists
WorkCover Queensland case managers
Allied health and community practitioners
Clients (self‑referral)
Referral requirements vary depending on the funding pathway.
Guidance on the information typically required for Medicare, WorkCover, and DVA pathways are provided below.
accepted referral pathways.
Services are available under the following referral and funding pathways:
Medicare
Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTPs)
GP Chronic Condition Management Plans (CCMPs)
Psychiatrist or paediatrician referrals where applicable
WorkCover Queensland
Psychological services under an accepted WorkCover claim
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
For eligible Gold and White Card holders with an appropriate referral
Private Health Insurance
Where cover includes services provided by an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Self-funded
Clients may also attend privately without a referral
what to include.
GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP)
CCMP referrals should be dated and signed and include:
Patient name
Date of birth
Address
The chronic condition(s) being managed
The number of allied health services being referred for
Confirmation that a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan has been prepared
A copy of the plan, where available and the patient has consented
For further information on CCMP referrals — see here.
Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)
MHTP referrals should be dated and signed (electronic signatures are acceptable) and include:
Number of treatment sessions or course of treatment
Patient name
Date of birth
Address
Symptoms and/or diagnosis
Confirmation that a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) or PAMP has been prepared
A copy of the plan, where available and the patient has consented
For further information on MHTPs —> click here
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
DVA referrals may be provided using the DVA Request/Referral Form (D904) or a clinical letter and should include:
Patient name
Date of birth
DVA file number
Card type (Gold Card or White Card)
For White Card holders, the accepted condition(s) where known
Referring practitioner name and provider number
Date of referral
Reason for referral or condition requiring treatment
Further information on DVA referrals — see here.
WorkCover Queensland
Workers may access treatment under an accepted WorkCover Queensland claim.
In most cases, patients will present with a Work Capacity Certificate issued by their treating medical practitioner confirming the work-related injury or condition.
Where a referral or supporting documentation is provided, the following information can assist with care coordination:
Patient name and date of birth
Claim number
Workplace injury or condition
Referring practitioner name and provider number
Relevant clinical history or treatment to date
Any work capacity considerations, where applicable
Further information on WorkCover arrangements — see here.
Clinical information
Where available, referral information that includes relevant medications, risk considerations, or other treating health professionals can support safe and coordinated care. This information is not required for referral validity but may assist with assessment and treatment planning.
clinical areas.
Adult & Older Adult (65+) Mental Health Assessments
Depression and other mood‑related symptoms & conditions
Anxiety and panic disorders
Sleep disorders and sleep‑related health issues
Workplace and occupational stress, including exposure to traumatic events
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma‑related presentations
Burnout and chronic stress
Personality vulnerabilities and diagnosed personality disorders, including BPD
Mental health support for Neurodevelopmental Conditions, ADHD, Autism
Chronic physical health and pain conditions impacting mental health and quality of life
Parental stress and support (for adolescents)
Adjustment difficulties, suicidal ideation and safety‑focused interventions
scope of practice.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), with a Bachelor of Social Work (Hons I), and Master of Public Health (with Dissertation).
My practice is informed by over 18 years working in multidisciplinary teams in public mental health services, with a strong focus on collaborative work with GPs, hospital inpatient teams, and community-based service providers and professionals.
My background experience includes:
General Adult Mental Health (assessment and treatment)
Older Adult (65+) Community Mental Health
Adult Mood Disorder Continuing Care
Adult Psychosis Disorder Continuing Care
Disaster Mental Health (across the lifespan)
For further information about AMHSW’s created for GPs —> see here
You can find me on the CBT-I International Directory —> here
collaborative care.
I welcome working with a multidisciplinary approach, aligned with best‑practice standards.
I value transparent communication to support establishing if this service can provide the most suitable and appropriate support.
If an alternative referral pathway is indicated to be more appropriate at point of referral, wherever possible I provide information and suggestions to support access to services within a stepped care framework and considering availability and clinical specialisation.
What you can expect:
Acknowledgement of referral when received
Clear and concise updates to support coordinated care
Secure communication methods, including:
Medical Objects (receiving referrals & clinical reports)
Secure Practice Management Software
Password-protected email: admin@steadyspace.com.au
Accessible phone and email communication to discuss any queries or concerns — supporting continuity of care, risk management and safety planning, and additional referral pathways and services.
Better Access Initiative and MHTPs
Referrals under Better Access enable clients to access a rebate for Focused Psychological Strategies. Eligibility for referral includes —
a diagnosed mental health condition, and
a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP); or
under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan (PAMP); or
with a direct referral by a psychiatrist or paediatrician.
Referral validity
Referrals are valid for the number of services shown on the referral letter, even if the patient changes their treating allied health professional.
If your patient has unused services on their referral at the end of the calendar year, they can use them the next year, but they will count towards the new year’s claiming limit.
For a referral to be valid, it requires that the presenting concern is a diagnosed mental health condition —documented within the MHTP.
Calendar year claiming limits
In a calendar year (1 January to 31 December), your patient can get psychological therapy and FPS services up to the combined limit of:
10 individual services
10 group services
The yearly claiming limit is calculated on the date of service, not when the treatment was referred.
Once a patient has reached their service limit, they can continue to receive treatment if it is required - however Medicare benefits cannot be claimed once the limit is reached.
Family and carer participation
Better Access services allow eligible health professionals to deliver up to a maximum of 2 services per calendar year to a family member or carer of the patient. These 2 services are included within the maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year, not in addition to the maximum.
Correspondence
Written correspondence and reports are provided to referring practitioners at Medicare required review points — and additionally where clinically indicated:
On receipt of referral and following first appointment
After an initial course of treatment, and again at the end of any subsequent course of treatment
At completion of treatment
Correspondence will include:
Initial assessment: A concise summary of assessment, formulation, and treatment plan
Summary of relevant interventions and response
Recommendations: For follow up or future care indications, including suggestions or referrals where additional supports may be required