Mental Health Treatment Plans in Werribee
Harpley Doctors helps patients with a mental health treatment plan, often called a mental health care plan, at our clinic in Harpley Town Centre, Werribee. A plan from your GP gives access to Medicare-subsidised sessions with a psychologist or other mental health professional. This page explains how a plan works, what changed in 2025 and how to book.
How a mental health treatment plan works
Your GP talks with you about what is going on, assesses your needs and agrees goals. Under the Better Access initiative, a plan gives access to up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions each calendar year with a Medicare rebate.
Changes from November 2025
Since 1 November 2025, plans, reviews and referrals need to come from the practice where you are registered for MyMedicare, or from your usual GP. A new plan is generally not made within 12 months of the last one, so if you already have one, your plan can continue with a review.
Support from your GP
Our GPs offer confidential mental health consultations and early intervention for children and young people. Dr Khalida Batool and Dr Farzana Yasmin list mental health among their interests. If you need help right now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.
Booking your mental health care plan in Werribee
Book online or call (03) 8731 1330 and mention it is for a mental health care plan, so a longer appointment can be arranged. All consultations are bulk billed. Long-term conditions are covered under chronic condition management, and pain under Pain Management. Meet our doctors, see Medical Check-Ups, and new patients can fill in the new patient form first.
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions does a plan give me?
Up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions each calendar year with a Medicare rebate.
Do I need to be registered with MyMedicare?
Since 1 November 2025, plans and referrals come from your MyMedicare practice or your usual GP.
Is a mental health care plan the same as a treatment plan?
Yes. Mental health treatment plan is the official name; many people call it a care plan.
Book a mental health appointment
Book online or call reception and ask for a longer appointment.