Fees & rebates
At Salvado, we’re a private practice which means session fees apply, but Medicare and private health insurance rebates may reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
We’ll walk you through the costs before your first appointment, so there are no surprises.
(All fees are reviewed periodically and may change. For queries about an upcoming appointment, contact reception.)
Psychology
Psychology session fees range from $215 – $290 per session. Medicare rebates are available for up to 10 sessions per calendar year under the Better Access initiative.
$98.95 or $145.25 per session
(depending on the registration of your psychologist)
To access a Medicare rebate, you’ll need:
A referral and Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, or
A referral from a psychiatrist or paediatrician
Psychiatry
Psychiatry fees vary depending on the practitioner and length of session.
New patient appointments: $550 – $849
Medicare rebate: $262.10
Follow-up (30 minutes): $350 – $475.70
Medicare rebate: $134.00
To claim a Medicare rebate, you’ll need a current referral from your GP.
Mental Health GP
Mental health GP fees depend on appointment length:
Short appointments: $209 – $215.30
Medicare rebate: $43.90
30-minute appointments $319 – $328.60
Medicare rebate: $83.65
You do not need a referral to see one of our mental health GPs. Medicare rebates apply to all eligible appointments.
ADHD Assessments
The initial assessment with a psychologist costs $1720 (incl. GST). This fee includes the 90-minute appointment and comprehensive assessment review, as well as a client report and the 30-minute feedback session with the psychologist. No Medicare rebates apply for the assessment and feedback appointments.
The subsequent appointment with a psychiatrist, if required, will cost up to $825 (GST free) for a 45-minute session but you can claim a $255.90 rebate from Medicare with a valid referral from a GP or medical specialist.
Any additional appointments with a psychiatrist will cost up to $324.50 per 15-minute session, with a $85 rebate from Medicare with a valid referral from a GP or medical specialist.
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