Fees

We understand that accessing treatment and support is a significant financial investment. Please contact us to discuss our fees.  

Many eating disorder and other conditions are Medicare approved.

Those diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa and other eating disorders are eligible for an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP) allowing up to 40 rebateable sessions though Medicare.  You will need to see your GP/psychiatrist/paediatrician after sessions 10, 20, and 30 for a re-referral in order to continue to claim rebates. Additionally, after session 20, a Psychiatrist or Paediatrician review is required. As it can be hard to see medical practitioners at short notice, we recommend you book these review sessions well in advance, otherwise, we may not be able to process your rebate if the plan has expired.

If you would like to know more you can give us a call, or talk to your doctor, paediatrician or psychiatrist who will discuss the Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan further with you.

If you/your child has a Better Access to Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), this will allow access to Medicare rebates for psychological services for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. After the first six sessions, a review with your GP is required.

Either your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician can write the above plans.

You do not need a plan to receive a service, however full fee will apply. You may be eligible to claim via your Private health insurance.

Accounts are to be settled on the same day as appointments and EFTPOS facilities are available. We can process Medicare rebates on your behalf. Nurtured State does not offer bulk billing.

Please note parents: if you are paying your child’s fees and wish to have the Medicare rebate paid into your account, please ensure you have provided Nurtured State with your Medicare card details (in addition to your child’s) so we can list you as the primary claimant. You will need to have registered your bank details with your child’s Medicare number.

Telehealth

Since 1 January 2022, patient access to telehealth services is supported by Medicare as part of the Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This enables all Medicare eligible Australians to access telehealth (video and phone) services for a range of psychological interventions.

Reports/Forms/Support Letters

If a support letter or other report is requested, there is a charge of $220 per hour. Minimum is 30 mins.

Cancellation Policy

If you are not able to attend a scheduled appointment, please call to let us know so we can offer the appointment to someone else who might be waiting.  If you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment, there is a cancellation fee of 50% of the session rate. If you cancel within 24 hours or do not show for your appointment, the cancellation fee is 100% of the session rate. Exceptional circumstances will be considered.

Please see below for full Cancellation Policy.

Appointments can be converted to Telehealth if you do not feel well enough to attend in person (Medicare Rebates still apply). Our telehealth is a safe and encrypted site, suitable for security and confidentiality.