COVID-19 (CORONA Virus) Information
We are open and offering appointments during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Reception coverage will be variable and more limited over this period. Please leave a message, either via phone or web, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Reception will be open most mornings for a couple of hours, usually:
* Mondays 8.30 to 11.30
* Tuesdays 10.00 to 12.45
* Wednesdays 8.30 to 11.30
* Fridays 8.30 to 12.45
Sue, Laura, Conor, Heidi, Marie and Jan are offering both face:face and telehealth appointments at this point in time and will endeavour to continue to do so as long as they and clients remain well. Monica is offering telehealth appointments only and Meagan, largely telehealth appointments only (with the exception of a few EMDR clients).
As a precaution, we ask that you please do not attend an appointment or the Practice if you are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms. Please call us to discuss. We may be able to offer you an appointment over video-conferencing or phone (see below).
For the latest advice, information and resources, go to Department of Health website (www.health.gov.au).
If you have a fever or acute respiratory illness seek advice by calling your GP.
Reception coverage will be variable and more limited over this period. Please leave a message, either via phone or web, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Reception will be open most mornings for a couple of hours, usually:
* Mondays 8.30 to 11.30
* Tuesdays 10.00 to 12.45
* Wednesdays 8.30 to 11.30
* Fridays 8.30 to 12.45
Sue, Laura, Conor, Heidi, Marie and Jan are offering both face:face and telehealth appointments at this point in time and will endeavour to continue to do so as long as they and clients remain well. Monica is offering telehealth appointments only and Meagan, largely telehealth appointments only (with the exception of a few EMDR clients).
As a precaution, we ask that you please do not attend an appointment or the Practice if you are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms. Please call us to discuss. We may be able to offer you an appointment over video-conferencing or phone (see below).
For the latest advice, information and resources, go to Department of Health website (www.health.gov.au).
If you have a fever or acute respiratory illness seek advice by calling your GP.
Medicare item numbers have been released to allow us to provide telehealth (videoconferencing or telephone services) to all clients. These appointments will incur your regular fee, however, if you have been significantly impacted on financially by the current situation and require your fee to be reduced on compassionate grounds, please discuss with your clinician.
Your GP is also able to provide telehealth services, including for preparation of Mental Health Care Plan referrals.
Maintaining good mental health during this period
The Australian Psychological Society has publishing a guide to maintaining mental health during periods of isolation. It is available here.
A good resource, in multiple languages, for discussing COVID-19 with children has been prepared by Manuela Molina. It’s available here. The CPPAA also has provided helpful information about helping kids through this issue, available here.
Download a helpful explanation on social-distancing for children here.
Also, the Khan Academy website have some excellent educational resources for both kids and adults.
Ballarat Psychological Service will continue to try to provide service to our clients and the wider community as much as possible. We thank you for your understanding at this difficult and uncertain time.
Your GP is also able to provide telehealth services, including for preparation of Mental Health Care Plan referrals.
Maintaining good mental health during this period
The Australian Psychological Society has publishing a guide to maintaining mental health during periods of isolation. It is available here.
A good resource, in multiple languages, for discussing COVID-19 with children has been prepared by Manuela Molina. It’s available here. The CPPAA also has provided helpful information about helping kids through this issue, available here.
Download a helpful explanation on social-distancing for children here.
Also, the Khan Academy website have some excellent educational resources for both kids and adults.
Ballarat Psychological Service will continue to try to provide service to our clients and the wider community as much as possible. We thank you for your understanding at this difficult and uncertain time.