What types of referral does Shirley accept?

Shirley accept:

- Self-referral

- Private referral from your healthcare provider

- Chronic Disease Management (formerly EPC plan)

- Plan-managed and self-managed NDIS plan with relevant support category

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Please note patients will incur an out-of-pocket fee for private and Chronic Disease Management Care Plan (formally EPC) referrals. Payment is required at the end of consultation or via direct deposit.  

 

Rebates

Once payment is made, you will receive a paid invoice via email. You can take the invoice to Medicare or your private health fund (depending on level of cover) for rebate. Medicare rebate is $60.35 for each session.  You can arrange your Medicare rebate via Medicare Express phone App or via My Gov website. 

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How do I refer my clients or patient to Shirley?

 

• For NDIS referrals:

  • Please fill in the referral form here . 

• For all other clients: ​

  • Please call our number 0491 681 195 or email your request to info@shirleychandietitian.com.au.

 

What are Shirley's consultation fees?

 

Telehealth appointment is charged at:

 

 $ 190 for one-hour initial consultation

 $ 95  for a 30-minutes review

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All dietitian consultations incur out-of-pocket fees (except NDIS and iCare/Workers compensation). 

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Consultation fee under the NDIS

Please see our NDIS page.

 

Can dietitians sessions cost be claimed through my health fund?

Yes. You will be able to claim session cost with any major private health provider, depending if your level of cover include dietetics services.  Contact your health fund for rebate amount and other details. Dietitian item numbers are 500 (individual initial consultation) and 600 (individual follow up consultation). AFter each session, you will be provided with an receipt to help make this claim once payment is made. 

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Do you have a cancellation policy? 

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Yes we do. Please see here for our cancellation policy.

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Contact me now for assistance.

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