UPDATE FROM DHHS VICTORIA ~ 22 June 2020 Due to the increase in COVID-19 infection rates over the last week, we have revised our initial intentions to relax the social distancing restrictions today. In accordance with the recommendations of the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services we are continuing to offer Telehealth Consultations remotely…
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…
New Medicare items available to all Australians People affected by bushfires can access mental health treatment without a referral or mental health treatment plan from 17 January 2020. Consultations may be in person or via Telehealth or Video Conferencing. Also, in order to access these services, it is not necessary that you were actually in…
REMOTE SESSIONS from 30 March 2020 As the spread of COVID-19 gains momentum, the need to put in place measures to slow and prevent the rate of transmission becomes both serious and important. Practicing regular hand washing and social distancing are simple ways to slow transmission and protect ourselves and others. Medicare Rebates available for…
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,…
Covid 19 Prevention CoV is an enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus belonging to the Coronaviridae family. The CoV family consists of several species and causes upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal infections in mammals and birds. In humans, it mainly causes common cold, but complications including pneumonia and SARS can occur. (van der Hoek L.…
Telephone and Video Consultations with Medicare Rebates The Australian Government has unveiled a comprehensive $2.4 billion health package to protect all Australians, including vulnerable groups such as the elderly, those with chronic conditions and Indigenous communities, from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The package provides unprecedented support across primary care, aged care, hospitals, research and the national…
Self Care Support during and after attendance at The Open Forum Mindfulness is an excellent, immediate and accessible way to reorient jaggered attention using breathing and to refocus attention on the body and the present moment. Here is a short 5 min Guided Mindfulness Meditation you can use via your mobile phone during or after…
* Due to COVID-19 Medicare Rebates are available for all TeleHealth Sessions until 30 September 2020 initially We are pleased to announce are able to offer TeleHealth Sessions for Psychological Support Services . Bushfire Response Medicare Rebated Sessions are available for individuals … who self refer who are located anywhere in Australia Better Access Medicare…
