At FPC we offer a broad range of psychiatric services that are delivered via telehealth. Please note that we do not offer ongoing treatment.
Accessing Superannuation for Medical Treatment
Superannuation can be withdrawn, by you or your dependent, if you require treatment for:
A life-threatening illness or injury
Acute or chronic pain
Acute or chronic mental illness
Example treatments include:
IVF, including egg harvesting
Please visit our FAQs page for more details on the Compassionate Release of Superannuation
Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment Plan
The assessment is usually the first stage of a treatment process, however, psychiatric assessments may also be used for the legal purpose of report writing.
The assessment includes:
Social and biographical information
Direct observations
Information gained from other sources such as a GP, relative or friend
In some circumstances, specific psychological tests are performed to further assist with qualifying a diagnosis.
Initial psychiatric assessments generally take an hour, though additional time may be required to obtain additional information.
