Allied Health Services

Windermere is now able to offer the broader community 'better access' to a diverse range of Allied Health Services.  The services include those provided by Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists, Social Workers and Physiotherapists.

Windermere will adopt a truly multidisciplinary approach to the provision of Allied Health services and provide an increased range of preventive healthcare services to complement its existing diverse range of programs.

All Allied Health Services for individuals and groups have been allocated a specific item number as part of the 'Medicare Benefits Scheme' and will therefore attract a rebate.  Windermere will be using the Medicare 'EasyClaim' system which enables both 'bulk-billing' and the automatic depositing of rebates into your account the same day.

What services do we provide?

For Adults:

• Psychological Counselling
• Pregnancy Support Counselling
• Exercise Physiology

For Children:

• Assessment of Developmental Disorders (Autism)
• Psychological Counselling
• Exercise Physiology
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Speech Pathology

Who can use our service?

Adults with:

• Psychological problems (Depression, Anxiety, Stress)
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Assessed Mental Disorder (Bipolar, OCD, PTSD)
• Chronic medical conditions (Cancer, MS, Stroke)
• Complex care needs (Dual Diagnosis)
• Sleeping disorders
• Eating disorders
• Phobias
• Bereavement disorders
• Women concerned about a pregnancy

Children with:

• Psychological problems (Depression, Anxiety, Stress)
• Developmental delays and/or difficulties
• Assessed Mental Disorder (eg. ODD, ADHD, Conduct Disorder)
• Enuresis (Night time bed wetting)

Groups for adults and children:

• Psychological Therapy
• Exercise Physiology
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy

Referals

Discuss with your GP, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist and ask for a referral to Windermere.  All referrals must be on an approved form and be based on a Management Plan or Mental Health Care Plan.

Who do I contact for an appointment?

Allied Health services will be provided from Narre Warren, Berwick and Pakenham.  In the first instance please contact the Narre Warren office on (03) 9705 3200 during office hours 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Is there a waiting list?

Allied Health Services are in high demand and waiting periods fluctuate throughout the year, but if it's an emergency, we will attempt to see you as soon as possible.

How much does it cost?

Allied Health Services are fee-based and all services are eligible for a rebate through the Medicare Benefits Scheme.  Windermere will either 'Bulk Bill' (Rebate = 100%) or charge a fee (Rebate = 80% of fee).  Windermere will apply an income 'means-test' in decided whether to 'Bulk Bill' or charge a small 'gap' fee.

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