An overview of the 2026–27 NSW Budget, highlighting key mental health, early intervention and health workforce initiatives, and what they mean for psychologists and access to psychological care.
26/06/2026
An overview of the 2026–27 Queensland Budget, highlighting key mental health investments, early intervention initiatives, and their implications for psychologists and psychological services.
This collection of resources from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing contains fact sheets, frequently asked questions and flowcharts about MBS M10 services for complex neurodevelopmental conditions and eligible disabilities.
An overview of the NSW Workers Compensation reforms commencing 1 July 2026, highlighting key changes to psychological injury claims and the practical implications for psychologists involved in assessment, treatment and reporting.
18/06/2026
The Medicare indexation rate has been announced, with a 2.6% increase to rebates effective from 1 July 2026. Click through to access our updated Medicare Quick Reference Guide.
29/05/2026
AAPi has now received confirmation that the modernised Assignment of Medicare Benefits requirements commencing on 1 July 2026 apply to psychologists providing bulk billed services in private practice.
Learn what is required for a valid referral to a psychologist under MBS Better Access
26/03/2026
This is the most recent guide to Medicare mental health services from ASKMBS. This guide may be useful for anyone providing Medicare services, as well as practice managers and referrers.
16/03/2026
Click through for information regarding what Complex Neurodevelopmental disorders and ‘eligible disabilities’ are, and what is covered by these items.
26/02/2026
AAPi is gathering national evidence on the proportion of Better Access referrals affected by incorrect or unclear session numbers and other factors reducing access to the Better Access program following the November 2025 changes.
6/02/2026
Updated 18 December 2025: AAPi has sought clarification from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing in response to increasing member queries about Better Access referrals issued late in the calendar year.
18/12/2025
AAPi has received correspondence from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, advising of the government’s decision to reduce the timeframe for submitting bulk billed Medicare claims, from two years to one year, effective 5 September 2025.
18/09/2025
From 1 July 2025, there will be a revised structure for items for chronic disease management. The existing GP Management Plans (GPMPs) and Team Care Arrangements (TCAs) will be consolidated into a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).
17/06/2025
The Psychology Board of Australia’s revised English Language Skills (ELS) registration standard is now in effect.
21/03/2025
Clarification from AskMBS regarding whether a referral and mental health treatment plan can be combined to meet the necessary requirements for a valid referral under Better Access.
11/03/2025
The "Understanding Medicare: Provider Handbook" offers an introductory overview of the Medicare system, covering key terms, concepts, and processes.
13/01/2025
Fact sheet for patients: Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative
10/07/2024
Factsheet for patients: involving Family or Carers in Mental Health Treatment under Better Access
27/05/2024
Medicare changes from 1 July 2024.
17/05/2024
Information in relation to case conferencing Medicare items through Better Access, Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plans, Chronic Disease Management Plans, and Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Eligible Disability schemes.
22/04/2024
The Department of Health and Aged Care and Services Australia has issued updated guidance on how bulk billed telehealth services can be correctly claimed.
10/10/2023
For download and customisation.
24/02/2023
New Better Access item numbers will commence on 1 March 2023 to facilitate family and carer participation in treatment under the Better Access initiative.
8/02/2023
Better Access Information
22/12/2022
Contact your local MP.
13/12/2022
Changes to Better Access from 2023
12/12/2022
There is no doubt that the two-tier system directly limits access for the most vulnerable in our community.
2/12/2022
There are several important Medicare changes happening from 1 March 2023.
27/11/2022
An update on Group Therapy MBS Changes under the Better Access Initiative, and the Independent Review into Medicare Compliance.
10/11/2022
An update from AAPi Executive Director Tegan Carrison
24/10/2022
Download the education guide for health professionals (and practice managers) covering the rules regarding bulk-billing.
24/08/2022
We received some very welcome communication from the Department of Health today regarding referral requirements for Better Access services.
23/11/2021
How to Write a Great Referral Feedback Letter
27/08/2021