Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN WILL YOU OPEN YOUR BOOKS AGAIN?
There is no current time frame for this.
If Carolyn has availability it will be listed on the website here
Carolyn is continuing to offer on demand training. See Sensory-Modulation-Brisbane for information
CAN I USE A MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAN?
Yes, a mental health care plan will enable you to claim a medicare rebate. You will need to pay a fee and then claim the rebate and there are out of pocket fees.
Book in an appointment with your GP to discuss a referral to Carolyn Fitzgibbon. Your GP will need to write a Mental Health Plan and write a referral for Focused Psychological Services. This will entitle you to 6 sessions.
At the completion of the 6 sessions, the GP then needs to review the referral and can refer again for another 4 rebates from medicare.
A total of 10 sessions is available in one year.
GPs can obtain information from Medicare re the Mental Health Plans. The medicare website has An example.
You are welcome to attend an appointment without a referral. However no medicare rebates are available.
ARE YOU REGISTERED UNDER NDIS?
Carolyn is not a registered NDIS provider so is unable to see people who are Agency Managed. Carolyn can see Self and Plan Managed Individuals.
Assessment, therapy, training, fitting and any approved travel to deliver support
CAN I ACCESS PRIVATE HEALTH FUND REBATES?
Private Health Funds may offer rebates. Please refer to your Private Health Insurer to confirm rebates for Occupational Therapists.
Item codes are:
#100 for an assessment session
#250 for a treatment session.