17/05/2024
Learn what is required for a valid referral to a psychologist under MBS Better Access
14/05/2024
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
Medicare changes from 1 November 2023.
1/11/2023
The ultimate Medicare guide for psychologists.
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
Click through for information regarding what Complex Neurodevelopmental disorders and ‘eligible disabilities’ are, and what is covered by these items.
2/09/2023
Medicare
20/04/2023
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
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.
3/02/2023
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
Our advocacy work has led to AAPi having a seat on the Better Access Evaluation and being involved in the redesign of the program.
5/10/2022
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
AAPi has teamed up with Dr Margaret Faux, one of Australia's leading experts on Medicare to bring you this not to be missed event.
29/10/2021
Changes to Open Arms policies
13/09/2021
Victorian Opposition Supports Provisional Psychology Rebate
9/09/2021
The role of psychologists in supporting divorcing families
29/08/2021
How to Write a Great Referral Feedback Letter
27/08/2021