Mental Health Treatment Plans and Medicare

What a Mental Health Treatment Plan is

A Mental Health Treatment Plan is the document your GP or usual medical practitioner prepares if they assess that you’re eligible for Better Access support. It is what allows you to access Medicare rebates for sessions with eligible mental health professionals, including accredited mental health social workers.

How it works in practice

1. Book with your GP or usual medical practitioner
2. Ask to discuss your mental health and whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate
3. If they agree it fits, they prepare the plan and referral
4. You then contact The Kind Mind to check fit, availability, and next steps

Can therapy be done by telehealth?

Yes. Medicare-supported telehealth mental health services are available Australia-wide where clinically appropriate. That means you do not need to live in the same city as Broady to work together.

What to ask your GP

• Am I eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan?
• Can you provide a referral for therapy under Better Access?
• How many sessions are included in this referral course?
• Do I need a review before further referred sessions?

Important things to know

• You do not need a referral just to make first contact with The Kind Mind
• You do need the right referral if you want to claim Medicare rebates
• Broady sets his own fees, so there is usually a rebate plus a gap payment
• If Medicare is not the right fit, you can still enquire privately

Who this page is for

This pathway is usually best for adults looking for therapy around trauma, burnout, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, identity-related stress, or neurodivergent-related overwhelm, where Medicare-supported therapy is appropriate.