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M&B Form 003 Registration

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ADHD

ASD

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Before registering you need to upload your referral and wait for up to 5 business days to receive a reply confirming if we are able to offer an appointment. Please do not attempt to register before an initial appointment is offered.

ADHD Assessment and Treatment Process

Fees updated 11 September 2025

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that requires a thorough assessment of symptoms across both childhood and adulthood. At our clinic, this process is conducted by a multidisciplinary team, including a psychologist and a psychiatrist. If ADHD is diagnosed and treatment is appropriate, our psychiatrist can prescribe medication and oversee your ongoing care.

Step 1 – Intake Appointment with Psychologist (In-Clinic)

Your assessment begins with a two-hour, in-person appointment with one of our psychologists. This session includes:

A comprehensive clinical and developmental history interview
Review of any relevant school, developmental, or psychological reports (please bring any available documents to this appointment)
A structured, ADHD-specific clinical interview

You are welcome to bring a family member or support person, though this is optional.

Step 2 – Rating Scales, Questionnaires, and Urine Drug Screening

Following the intake session, you will receive a set of rating scales and questionnaires by email. Please complete and return these at least three days before your psychiatrist appointment.

In line with prescribing regulations, a urine drug test is also required prior to starting stimulant medication.

A pathology referral for a urine drug test will be sent to you via SMS after your psychologist appointment
The urine drug test is fully covered by Medicare

Please note: The intake session is a diagnostic service and is not eligible for Medicare rebates. Most private health funds also do not cover the cost—please check with your insurer.

Step 3 – Psychiatrist Appointment (In-Clinic)

This consultation includes:

Review of intake notes and questionnaire results
Additional clinical and mental health history
Screening for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions
Discussion of diagnosis and treatment options
Initiation of ADHD treatment, if clinically appropriate

If any cardiovascular risk factors are identified, an ECG (electrocardiogram) may be recommended before starting medication. Your psychiatrist may also request input from your GP, cardiologist, or other treating specialists.

Follow-Up Appointments

At 1 month or 3 months after starting treatment
Then every 6 months
Eventually progressing to annual reviews, based on your clinical needs
All psychiatrist consultations are eligible for Medicare rebates.

Fees

Total cost for the full ADHD assessment: $1,400 (before Medicare rebates)

Purpose of the Assessment

The adult autism assessment determines whether an individual meets diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as outlined in the DSM-5-TR or ICD-11. The process also provides tailored recommendations for supports, accommodations, and therapeutic interventions.

Adults may seek an autism assessment for reasons such as:

Lifelong traits consistent with autism
Co-occurring mental health conditions (e.g., ADHD, anxiety)
Challenges in relationships, employment, or sensory regulation

Assessment Components

Pre-Assessment Screening

Standardized questionnaires
Developmental history forms (input from a parent or caregiver is helpful, if available)

Diagnostic Assessment

Conducted either jointly by a psychologist and psychiatrist or independently by psychiatrist, the assessment includes:

Neurodevelopmental interview exploring social, communication, sensory, and behavioral traits across life stages
Psychometric tests
Psychiatrist review and assessment of co-occurring conditions.

Terms and Conditions of Assessment(Required)

I agree with the terms and conditions and have read and understood the Assessment Process and would like to proceed with my assessment.

I accept the Terms and Conditions

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Financial Disclosure

Mind & Brain fees from 11 September 2025
Medicare rebates updated 01 July 2025

Mind and Brain is a private medical practice committed to providing optimal care for each individual patient. Practice fees may be adjusted from time to time to reflect changes in Medicare rebates, operating costs, and professional services.

Description	Fee (AUD)	Medicare Rebate (AUD)	Out of pocket
ADHD Assessment	$1,400.00	$262.10	$1,137.90
Standard Appointment	$280.00	$87.05	$192.95
Annual Review (or extended appointments)	$350.00	$134.00	$216.00
Long Appointment	$600.00	$262.10	$337.90
Script outside of appointment	$60.00	-	$60.00
Letter for travel or confirmation of medication	$44.00	-	$44.00
Letter to third party	Varies	-	Varies

ADHD Assessment Fee Schedule

Payment Schedule:

Payment 1 - $200 – Deposit when registering (deposits are nonrefundable and part of the total cost)
Payment 2 - $600 – Due before psychologist appointment
Payment 3 - $600 – Due before psychiatrist appointment

Total Cost: $1,400

Notes:

Medicare rebates apply only to psychiatrist sessions with valid GP referral.
Psychologist appointments are not Medicare-rebatable.
NDIS or private health funding is not automatically applied.
Fees are not final until registration is completed and the deposit has been authorized.

Collateral Information

Input from family members or review of past reports (e.g., school or workplace)

Standardized Measures (if indicated)

Cognitive assessment (e.g., WAIS-IV) to clarify intellectual functioning if clinically indicated
Assessments of executive functioning or adaptive behavior, where relevant

Referral Requirements

A GP referral is required in order to access Medicare rebates for meetings with a psychiatrist.

Guidelines and Best Practice

Our clinic follows the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism CRC, 2023), ensuring assessments meet the highest standard of clinical best practice.

Duration and Cost

Timeframe: The assessment typically includes 2–3 hours of direct contact with clinician(s), delivered over several appointments. The full process may span a few weeks to allow us review and formulate recommendations and prepare a report.
Cost: ASD assessment $1,800 for the assessment and letter to the GP with diagnosis/recommendations. A comprehensive diagnostic report for the NDIS or a third party is $700 (no Medicare rebates apply)..
Rebates: Medicare rebates (currently $399.45 in total) may apply to certain sessions with a psychiatrist.
Autism assessments are generally not covered by private health insurance or the NDIS. Please check directly with your fund or the NDIS before proceeding.

Payment Summary

Description	Fee (AUD)	Medicare Rebate (AUD)	Out of pocket
ASD Assessment	$1,800.00	$399.45	$1,400.55
Report	$700.00	$0.00	$700.00

I have read the Financial Disclosure and agree with all terms of service.

I agree to the Terms of Service

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Patient Consent to Collect & Disclose Information

The Privacy Act 1988 requires medical practitioners to obtain consent from their patients to collect, use, or disclose personal information.

Collection

My practice staff and I will collect information necessary to properly advise and treat you. This may include:

Full medical history
Family medical history
Ethnicity
Contact details
Medicare and private health fund details
Billing and account details
Clinical evaluations

Information is normally collected directly from you. In some situations, and with your consent, we may obtain information from other sources. In emergency situations, we may need to collect information from relatives or other sources without your prior consent.

Use and Disclosure

With your consent, we will use and disclose your information for purposes such as:

Account keeping and billing
Communication with your referring doctor
Keeping other health providers informed
Referral to another doctor or health care provider
Practice management
Quality assurance, practice accreditation, complaint handling, and ongoing research
Notification to medical defence organisations or insurers
Preventing or reducing serious threats to life, health, or safety
Legal obligations, such as court production, mandatory child abuse reporting, or communicable disease notifications

Access

You are entitled to access your health records at a mutually convenient time. A fee may apply if costs are incurred to provide access. In rare cases, access may be denied — if so, we will explain why. If any information we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, please notify us so we can record your corrections. Please note, the original record cannot be erased.

Consent(Required)

I confirm that I have received and read the “Financial Disclosure” form and the “Assessment and Treatment Process”, which details the consultation fees that I will be charged and information about the assessment process.
I provide my consent for Dr Harding and her practice staff to collect, use and disclose my personal information as outlined.

I understand that I am entitled to have access to my medical records except for some circumstances.

I understand that I may withdraw, in writing, my consent to use and disclose my personal information at a later date, except when legal obligations must be met.

I confirm my consent

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Financial Disclosure

Mind & Brain fees effective from 11 September 2025
Medicare rebates updated 01 July 2025

Description	Fee (AUD)	Medicare Rebate (AUD)	Out of pocket
ADHD Assessment	$1,400.00	$262.10	$1,137.90
Standard Appointment	$280.00	$87.05	$192.95
Annual Review (or extended appointments)	$350.00	$134.00	$216.00
Long Appointment	$600.00	$184.90	$415.10
Script outside of appointment	$60.00	-	$60.00
Letter for travel or confirmation of medication	$44.00	-	$44.00
Letter to third party	Varies	-	Varies

ADHD Assessment Fee Schedule

Payment Schedule:

Payment 1 - $200 – Deposit when registering (deposits are nonrefundable and part of the total cost)
Payment 2 - $600 – Due before psychologist appointment
Payment 3 - $600 – Due before psychiatrist appointment

Total Cost: $1,400

Notes:

Medicare rebates apply only to psychiatrist sessions with valid GP referral.
Psychologist appointments are not Medicare-rebatable.
NDIS or private health funding is not automatically applied.
Fees are not final until registration is completed and the deposit has been authorized.

Fees and Rebates

A $200 deposit is required when registering.
Medicare rebates apply to all consultations with our psychiatrist.
If you plan to claim through your private health insurer, please confirm in advance that your policy covers outpatient psychiatry.

Reminders and Payments

We’ll send appointment reminders and a secure payment link six days before each appointment.
All follow-up appointments must be pre-authorised no later than one day prior to your appointment.

Changes and Cancellations

Initial appointments: Please give at least one week’s notice to cancel or reschedule. Missed initial appointments, or changes with less than one week’s notice, incur a $100 fee.
Follow-up appointments: Missed appointments, or changes with less than 24 hours’ notice, incur a $100 fee.
If you need to change an appointment, please let us know as soon as possible.
We have Telehealth facilities available for follow up appointments if you are Covid positive, have cold and flu symptoms but are still feeling well enough to attend.

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ADHD Assessment and Treatment Process

Step 1 – Intake Appointment with Psychologist (In-Clinic)

Step 2 – Rating Scales, Questionnaires, and Urine Drug Screening

Step 3 – Psychiatrist Appointment (In-Clinic)

Follow-Up Appointments

Fees

Purpose of the Assessment

Assessment Components

Pre-Assessment Screening

Diagnostic Assessment

Financial Disclosure

ADHD Assessment Fee Schedule

Collateral Information

Standardized Measures (if indicated)

Referral Requirements

Guidelines and Best Practice

Duration and Cost

Payment Summary

Patient Consent to Collect & Disclose Information

Collection

Use and Disclosure

Access

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Financial Disclosure

ADHD Assessment Fee Schedule

Fees and Rebates

Reminders and Payments

Changes and Cancellations

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