Service available in:
All states and territories
What the service does
The Better Access initiative helps people in Australia get mental health care through Medicare. It helps people pay for therapy sessions. If a person meets criteria, Medicare can help cover the cost of therapy. This includes up to 10 one‑to‑one sessions and 10 group sessions each year. A doctor must check the person’s mental health and confirm a mental health condition before they access this initiative.
Key details
Operating hours
N/A
Delivery methods
Online
Cost
Completely free
Eligibility / Role
Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends
To get Medicare support under Better Access, a person needs a mental health treatment plan or a plan from a psychiatrist. A referral from a GP or psychiatrist is also needed to see eligible health professionals
Accessibility
Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.
Language and community
Offer in-language support
Translated information
Language supported other than English
Community and identity
Reach out to the organisation to confirm available support.
Cancers supported
Cancer type
All cancers
Cancer stage
All stages
