Federal Budget announcement: Doubling of Medicare-funded Psychology sessions.

Federal Budget announcement: Doubling of Medicare-funded Psychology sessions.

CRS Clinical Psychology Services is delighted to hear of the announcement that the 2020-21 Federal Budget outlines a plan to double the number of Medicare-funded psychology sessions available to Australians with a mental health care plan under the Better Access Scheme, regardless of their geographical location.

The currently available 10 Medicare-funded psychology sessions will be doubled to 20 sessions, for an initial two year period and is intended to support psychologists’ clients as the community emerges from the pandemic.

We know that many of our patients are eagerly awaiting these additional sessions and it’s our current advice that they will be available from Friday 9th October, and we will share further information as soon as possible.

Clinical Psychology Registrar, Henry Austin specialises in treating physical health conditions that have an underlying psychological contribution or which impact psychological wellbeing. If you feel you can benefit from his services, please speak to your healthcare professional.

If you would like to learn more about CRS Clinical Psychology Services, feel free to contact CRS On 1300 130 930 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you would like to learn more about this long-awaited announcement, please click the link below.

https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/news-and-media/Media-releases/2020/Budget-2020-21