Speak to a psychologist via Telehealth at no cost via Rural Health Connect
In Partnership with Rural Health Connect
Rural Health Connect is a telehealth platform and social enterprise that links people across regional, rural and remote Australia with psychologist over video or phone sessions. With more than 400 psychologists registered covering a broad range of interest areas, backgrounds and therapy types, you can choose the psychologist that is right for you. Sessions are bulk billed or low cost for anyone that needs it. We exist to improve access to mental health services in rural Australia and to link people to the right practitioner for them. There is no waiting period to seek this support.
To access these services at bulk billed rates or with the rebate, you need a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from a GP. You can show your GP this flyer to give them the information they need https://ruralhealthconnect.com.au/assets/RHC-client-flyer-V06.pdf or if you are unable to see a GP you can book in with one of our bulk billed telehealth GPs (for MHTPs only) https://ruralhealthconnect.com.au/general-practitioner/
Please visit https://ruralhealthconnect.com.au/ for more information.
Support for Families Impacted by Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Mothers, partners and families impacted by pregnancy loss or the loss of a baby can now also access bulk billed telehealth psychology sessions via Rural Health Connect. Covering early-stage miscarriage, stillbirth, late-term losses, termination or neonatal death. The program, supported by the Australian Government, is open to anyone affected by perinatal loss. There is no time limit on accessing support, ensuring that individuals can seek help whenever they need it. Our psychologists have completed specialised training in perinatal loss and cultural awareness. Please show this flyer to your GP https://ruralhealthconnect.com.au/assets/RHC-Perinatal-Loss-Information-V03.pdf to access the program or if needed you can book in with one of our GPs.
To learn more please visit https://ruralhealthconnect.com.au/perinatal-loss/
If you or a family member is struggling, you are not alone. Affordable or free of charge support is available, whenever you are ready.
