The Practice Support Team provide on-site support and training on the Better Access to Mental Health Care item numbers, the Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) program, and other mental health services.

Please contact your Practice Support Officer on 9477 8700 to book a practice visit or request resources.

Resources

Mental Health Training Directory
Local Mental Health Services Directory – including Medicare registered Psychologists, Social Workers, OTs and other Mental Health Care Service Providers
RANZCP Psychiatrists Directory – Psychiatrists Who May Bulk Bill
RANZCP Psychiatrists Directory - Psychiatrists Who Use Item 291
RANZCP Psychiatrists Directory – Psychiatrists Who Provide Phone Advice to GPs

Web Links

DoHA – Better Access GP Mental Health Care Item Numbers
RACGP – General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC)
RACGP – Psychiatrist Database – requires RACGP member login
GP Psych Support
Black Dog Institute
Black Dog Institute – The Psychological Toolkit
Brain and Mind Research Institute
NSW Institute of Psychiatry
Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA) – Directory of Alcohol & Drug Services
beyondblue
MoodGYM – free online Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for depression
Virtual Clinic – free online education and treatment programs for anxiety and depression
BluePages – depression information
Mental Health Professionals Network
Mental Health Association NSW
ARAFMI NSW – Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill
Northside Community Forum
Balint Society of Australia