Camcare has commenced a new psychological service for patients with a mental health care plan predominantly funded through the Better Access program of the Medical Benefits Scheme and offering after hours and bulk-billed appointments to low income families in the Inner East.
This service will operate alongside our established Access to Eastern Metropolitan Primary Health Network Psychological Strategies (formerly Access to Allied Psychological Services - ATAPS) and our community counselling team.
We have a contracted psychologist, Richard Zhang who comes with a wealth of experience working with young people, families and schools and is currently working as a psychologist with the Department of Education and Training Victoria. He is also able to conduct counselling sessions in Mandarin for those who prefer to use this as their first language.
The Victorian Government is introducing new compulsory child safe standards by legislation to help protect children from abuse. The compulsory minimum standards that will apply to organisations that provide services for children to help ensure the safety of children. The child safe standards form part of the Victorian Government’s response to the Betrayal of Trust Inquiry.
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