Medicare-covered psychology sessions were increased from 10 to 20 per year in 2020 during the early days of Covid. Despite the positive outcomes, the government wants to reduce that back to 10 sessions from the start of the new year.

This shows an appalling lack of concern for mental health.
A rational and compassionate country invests in the health of its people, and Australians need to be able to access health care regardless of the amount of money in their pocket.

We believe the recommendations in the Federal Government review should be implemented.

https://theconversation.com/seeing-a-psychologist-on-medicare-soon-youll-be-back-to-10-sessions-but-we-know-thats-not-often-enough-194338

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1093%2Fclipsy.9.3.329

Mental health should be covered by Medicare:
https://www.fusionparty.org.au/fair_inclusive_society

Please sign this petition to make 20 Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions a permanent change:
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN4643/sign

Federal Government Review:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/conclusions-and-recommendations-evaluation-of-the-better-access?language=en

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