Allison Cusack- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker / Social Worker / Psychotherapist.
Works with children, adolescents and adults.
Specialties: Mental Health, Trauma and Abuse, Anxiety disorders, Depressive disorders,
Grief and Loss issues, PTSD, Dissociative disorders, Personality disorders,
Eating disorders, PND, OCD, Vision impairment adjustment,
Psychosocial Assessments, ACAT referrals, Aged Care Facility Application assistance,
Centrelink Paperwork assistance.
REFERRAL OPTIONS THROUGH GP:
- Medicare Better Access Program : Mental Health Care Plan Referral
(quota of 10 sessions per calendar year, some out of pocket expense).
- Medicare Enhanced Primary Care/ Chronic Disease Management Program
(quota of 5 sessions per calendar year under Mental Health Worker category, some out of pocket expense).
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- Brisbane Mind Program (Brisbane MIND is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, and
is managed by Brisbane North PHN..Contact Brisbane Mind for further details).
REFERRAL THROUGH WORKCOVER: Contact WorkCover for further details.
SELF REFERRAL: Client can contact Allison directly on 0413 663 181 or by email at allison@speakinglife.com.au
REFERRAL UNDER HOME CARE PACKAGE (for Chronic Disease or Palliative Care Referrals: Contact Connect 2 Health
PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMING: Some private health funds will cover part or all of the cost of
counselling sessions. Please contact your health fund directly to check.
Sessions are by appointment only and are conducted at counselling rooms. A limited home visit service is also offered.