Access to Allied Psychological Services

Access to Allied Psychological Services (Better Outcomes)

The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing funds the Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) program which improves community access to quality primary mental health care.
The program was introduced in July 2001 in recognition of the important role of general practitioners in managing mental health problems and to enable team arrangements for referral of patients to allied health services.  Current areas being targeted are: peri-natal depression; children; rural; climate-related; and suicide prevention.  This program is funded until 30 June 2012.

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Free psychological counselling to low income earners is readily available in Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, and Wide Bay Rural. GP Links employed psychologists are available for referrals – Tracy Gaze in Hervey Bay; Karyn Hackney in Maryborough and Geoff Pearce in Bundaberg. This program is fully funded by the Commonwealth so utilise the program if your clients need psychological assistance.
Click here for flyer with additional information.

GP Links has developed these resources to assist with the referral process:
BOiMHC information sheet
Patient, Parent/carer information sheet

Links
Resources for BOiMHCI Referral Form