Government support for telehealth services extended by six months as toll of coronavirus pandemic continues … The Federal Government will extend subsidised telehealth sessions for an extra six months, as part of a $2 billion top up to keep COVID-19 health measures going during the pandemic. Key points: The telehealth scheme was due to finish…
The Australian Psychological Society has prepared some “Tip Sheets” for help coping with a wide variety of mental health challenges everyone is facing during Lockdown. Click on the Link to access the Tip Sheet. Managing lockdown fatigue The restrictions for those living and working in areas where the number of COVID cases are higher have…
Online Booking System We have an easy to use Online Booking System that helps everyone to keep track of their schedule. Our Booking System updates to Google Calendar and will also send out an Email and a SMS reminder for your appointment time. THREE EASY STEPS Open Online Booking System by clicking the BOOK NOW…
We ask everyone we work with to store their Payment Card details with Square. Your Session Payment will be processed at the time of your appointment and you will automatically receive a record of payment via email. 24 Hours before your first appointment, you will receive an invoice from Square asking you for your Payment…
Many people in our community suffer in silence with experiences of psychological trauma. These can include symptoms such as flash backs, panic attacks, anxiety, worry, procrastination, anger, irritability or avoidance of people and places. Untreated trauma can result in developing more complex psychological conditions such as Anxiety or Depression. People living with trauma experience a…
Upwey Psychology specialises in providing support to couples experiencing conflict, loss, pressure parenting and those considering separating. We understand the unique pressures experienced by couples and we offer a service specifically suited to responding to these needs in a time limited way. Medicare Rebates are available for this service where one partner is eligible for…
We can provide herbal medicine prescriptions and refills for existing clients Deliveries to Australian Post Codes only Parcels will be delivered by Australia Post Orders will be sent Express Post on Mondays Click the image below to Order from our Dispensary
The head of Victoria’s peak business organisation has described the state’s roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions as “a road to nowhere”, while doctors say the plan will ultimately help the nation recover from the pandemic sooner. Posted 06 September 2020 at 12:17PM on ABC site, Click Link for full article. Key points: The Victorian Government’s…
Today is one of the hardest days in Victoria’s history. In terms of health for the families that have been affected, with the lives of their loved ones, or those that have been infected. In terms of the economy, small business owners who will face new challenges, people focusing on their jobs, their income, their…
“The psychological impact of the coronavirus pandemic is becoming so severe that people on mental health plans which are running out risk facing serious conditions with inadequate support. Psychologists estimate about half of their clients require more sessions than the 10 subsidised on Medicare mental health plans and that nearly two-thirds had their mental health…
We are offering Telehealth Sessions for all consultations except in circumstances where you do not have access to WiFi or Mobile Phone. In this case, it is necessary for you to wear a mask during your consulation and as much as is possible, we request that you access Telehealth or Remote Sessions. Please click on…
Top 25 Mental Health Apps: An Effective Alternative for When You Can’t Afford Therapy What do you do when you can’t afford therapy but are struggling to handle your mental illness alone? You could download an app. In recent years, there’s been a proliferation of mental health apps available to smartphone users. These reasonably-priced, or…
We all need a little humour in our lives to help “get through” tough times. Adapting to working and living and generally ‘getting the job done’ online through interactive platforms like Zoom is presenting us with lots of challenges and a few opportunities to laugh a little. Here is YouTube Comedienne Lilly Singh’s perspective on…
The Video of the Community Discussion held on Saturday 29th FEB 2020 … is ready to watch. This Project has been many months in the making from conception through the struggles of execution to the final phases of completion. This Video of the Project is a beginning that we hope to consolidate and develop in…
Constant media coverage about the coronavirus can keep us in a heightened state of anxiety. Try to limit related media exposure and instead seek out factual information from reliable sources such as the Australian Government’s health alert or other trusted organisations such as the World Health Organization. Keep things in perspective When we are stressed,…
