by vcp | 20 Sep 2026 | faq
Card surcharge changes from 1 October Changes are coming to card surcharges. The Reserve Bank of Australia says surcharges on debit and credit card transactions should end from 1 October 2026. Generally, I have not and do not apply surcharges to client fees. My fees...
by vcp | 16 Aug 2026 | mental health
Restrictions or requirements Referrals • A GP must refer you to a paediatrician or psychiatrist for an MBS benefit to be paid. • A paediatrician or psychiatrist must refer you to an allied health professional for an MBS benefit to be paid. • When referring patients to...
by vcp | 5 May 2026 | faq, funding, mental health, therapy
Under Better Access, Medicare (MBS) rebates can only be used when someone has a diagnosable mental disorder. In practice, though, referrals don’t always line up with this. Psychologists will sometimes receive referrals for concerns that don’t meet the criteria for a...
by vcp | 29 Apr 2026 | assessment, autism, faq, research
I recently wrote about the “severity level” specifier in the DSM-5-TR definition of autism (Levels 1, 2 and 3). This post looks at a different term that is starting to appear more often — “profound autism.” The term “profound autism” was popularised in 2021 by the...
by vcp | 6 Apr 2026 | mental health, parenting, research
The April school holidays are fast approaching and I know in my family, screentime can really escalate when school is out. Disclaimer: I am not a gamer. So I want to thank my friend Maree for helping me by reviewing this post which has drawn on several sources (cited...
