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Bulk billed for eligible patients

See a GP about your mental health.By video. From home.

An hour-long mental health assessment with an Australian GP, and treatment that can start the same day if it’s right for you. For low mood, anxiety, sleep and drinking.

AHPRA-registered GPsBy video, from homeNo referral neededBulk billed for eligible patients
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Your GP
1Request sent

About 2 minutes, from your phoneNo referral needed

2Your assessment

About an hour, by videoWith an AHPRA-registered GP

3Your planAgreed with you

Reviews with your GPAdjusted as you go

$0
Out of pocket
for eligible patients
~60min
First assessment
Time to talk it through properly
8
States & territories
Australia-wide by video
100%
Australian GPs
AHPRA-registered, every appointment
Simple process

How it works

From request to a plan, entirely by video.

1

Request an appointment

Tell us a little about what’s going on. It takes about two minutes, and you don’t need a referral.

2

We call you to book

Our team calls to find a time that suits and confirms any fee before you’re booked.

3

Your mental health assessment

About an hour by video with a GP. Time to properly talk through what’s happening.

4

Start your plan

Treatment can start straight away if your GP thinks it’s right for you, with regular reviews after that.

GP-led care

A proper assessment, not a quick chat

Depression, anxiety and sleep problems are among the most common things Australian GPs help with. Your first appointment is a full mental health assessment, so your GP understands what’s going on before you make a plan together.

  • About an hour, so nothing’s rushed
  • A plan you agree on together
  • Treatment can start the same day if it’s right for you
  • Regular reviews with your GP after that
What the assessment covers
Your assessment

About an hour with your GP

What’s happeningYour symptoms and how long
Your historyHealth, life and what’s been tried
QuestionnairesStandard mental health screens
Your safetyA check-in, every time
Physical causesBlood tests if needed
Your planAgreed with you
Fees

What does it cost?

Bulk billed for eligible patients.

If you’re not eligible, a consultation fee may apply, and we’ll confirm it with you before your consult.

Medicines your GP prescribes are dispensed by your own pharmacy, and PBS-listed medicines are subsidised as usual.

GP appointment

Mental health assessment

by video, about an hour
$0out of pocket
for eligible patients
  • A full assessment with an AHPRA-registered GP
  • A plan written for you
  • Treatment can start the same day if appropriate
  • Regular reviews with your GP
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Straight answers

Good to know before you book

Your GP makes the call

A consultation doesn’t guarantee a prescription. Your GP recommends what’s clinically appropriate for you, and you decide together.

A real conversation

Every appointment is a video consultation with an AHPRA-registered Australian GP, with time to properly talk things through.

Not for emergencies

If you or someone else is in danger, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Looking for a mental health care plan? Medicare’s rules for care plans changed in November 2025. Our guide explains how plans work now and how to get started.

Read the care plan guide

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can a GP really help with my mental health?

Yes. Depression, anxiety and sleep problems are some of the most common things GPs assess and treat in Australia. A GP can diagnose, start treatment and keep reviewing you over time.

How long is the appointment?

Your first appointment is a full mental health assessment of about an hour. That gives you and your GP time to properly understand what’s going on before making a plan.

Is it bulk billed?

Bulk billed for eligible patients. If you’re not eligible, a consultation fee may apply, and we’ll confirm it with you before your consult.

Can I start treatment straight away?

If your GP thinks it’s right for you, yes. Treatment can start from your assessment. That may include medication, but a consultation doesn’t guarantee a prescription. Your GP decides what’s clinically appropriate.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can request an appointment yourself.

Is this an emergency service?

No. If you or someone else is in danger, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Ready to talk to someone?

Request an appointment and our team will call you to book a time with a GP.