INFORMATION ON "BETTER ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE"

On Monday 9 October, the Australian Government announced the details of the new
"Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative".  This provides MBS rebates for
GP-referred Clinical Psychologist treatment for the first time, in an attempt to
improve access for patients needing mental health assessment and care.  For more
information, follow the link below to the ADGP "Better Access to Mental Health
Care Initiative" webpage:  

http://www.adgp.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=15577