04 February 2020
GPs are being advised of changes to our STAR4Kids Program which provides free psychological therapies to children. Since the program began in July 2017, 1866 children across the region have been supported through the program.
As part of a regular review, eligibility for the program has been refined to children who experience barriers to accessing the Better Access to psychiatrists, psychologists and general practitioners through the MBS (Better Access) initiative through Medicare. When referring children for psychological therapies, please first consider the Better Access Initiative.