For Referrers
Referral Pathway
Explanation Notes:
1) Screening the needs for referral using the Kessler Distress Scale - K10 (download here)
- If K10<20: private referral: write the patient a Referral letter
- If K10=>20, the patients may be entitle for subsidised psychological treatments (Better Outcomes in Mental Health, via Medicare, Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) via Melbourne Primary Care Network, TAC, Worksafe, CrimCom etc.)
2. For manage care (e.g. TAC, WorkSafe, CrimCom etc.) referral: write a referral letter and fax it to The Oaks' psychologist: (03) 9317 3642 and a copy to the insurer.
3. For Medicare referral, complete a Mental Health Care Plan (down load here)
- • More information about ATAPS Melbourne Primary Care Network, please download referral form via MPCN or see website for more details: Link to MPCN website
4. Referral documents can be given to
- (1) patient to bring to the appointment, or
- (2) fax to The Oaks' psychologists at 9317 3642, or
- (3) fax to ATAPS program Melbourne Primary Network directly: (03) 9347 7433
Further enquiry: theoaksconsulting@gmail.com