Information for General Practitioners (GPs), Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals:

To refer a client for Allied Health services, the following plans and referrals may be necessary to access sessions through Medicare.

- GP Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP): Required for patients seeking psychology services. This plan allows clients to access up to ten (10) rebates per year under Medicare. Out of pocket gap fees will apply.

- Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Plan / GP Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP): Required for clients accessing Allied Health services, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy and psychology under Medicare. This plan allows clients to access up to five (5) rebates per year under Medicare. Out of pocket gap fees will apply.

- Helping Children with Autism (HWCA) Initiative: This plan allows clients to access up to twenty (20) rebates per lifetime under Medicare across Allied Health services (including psychology, occupational therapy and speech pathology). Out of pocket gap fees will apply.

Please note, you do not require a referral to book and access services at Little Souls Wellness Centre. Please get in touch with our team at info@littlesoulswellness.com.au, or complete our intake form on the website to request an appointment.

To refer an individual to Little Souls Wellness Centre under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), please get in touch with our team at info@littlesoulswellness.com.au, or complete our intake form on the website. Please note the following information:

- Support Coordinators, Key Workers, Plan Managers, Case Managers or family members can facilitate referrals by liaising with our Client Support Team and Intake Coordinator to request and book the appropriate service.

- To expedite this process, please include the participant’s NDIS plan details (including plan dates), and any relevant documentation to streamline this process and match them with the most suitable clinician.

- Please note, we only accept NDIS Plan Managed or NDIS Self-Managed clients, and we are NOT able to accept NDIA-Managed (or Agency Managed) at this point in time.

Please note, you do not require a referral to book and access services at Little Souls Wellness Centre. Please get in touch with our team at info@littlesoulswellness.com.au, or complete our intake form on the website to request an appointment. Please note the following information:

- Important note for Private Health Funds: Please note, we do NOT facilitate HICAPS on-site at either of our Little Souls Wellness Centre locations. To lodge a claim, please screen your eligibility for a rebate with your Health Fund prior to attending your initial appointment. At the time of your appointment, you will be provided a digital receipt to submit to your Health Fund externally.

- If you are making a self-referral, please be prepared to provide personal information, a brief overview of your needs, and any existing medical or documentation that might be relevant at the time of booking to ensure we can match you with the most suitable clinician.