About this resource
This tracker records each referral, the sessions used in each course and calendar year, and whether the report has been sent. Referrals from 1 November 2025 are linked to the patient's MyMedicare practice or usual medical practitioner.
Purpose
A tracker for referrals, courses of treatment, session counts and reports, so nothing is missed.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Psychologists. Also relevant for counsellors and therapists, social workers, occupational therapists.
Client or participant group: Practitioners and teams.
Practice setting: Psychology and allied mental health practices using Medicare Better Access.
Suggested uses
- Practice administration
- Preventing rejected claims
- Reminders for GP reports
Instructions for practitioners
- Add your details and delete what does not apply.
- Check it against your professional requirements.
- Explain it to the person in plain language.
- Store completed copies securely.
Accessibility considerations
Clear headings and tables. The Word version can be edited and filled in on screen.
Scope and limitations
A tracking tool. Check current MBS rules.
Research basis
Under Better Access, a referral covers a course of treatment of up to 6 services, with up to 10 individual services in a calendar year. Allied health professionals must give the referring practitioner a written report after each course of treatment, covering assessments, treatment and recommendations.
- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. (2025). Better Access redesign from 1 November 2025. https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/better-access-redesign-from-1-november-2025_0.pdf
- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. (2026). AskMBS advisory: Allied health services, Part B: Mental health treatment. https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/askmbs-advisory-allied-health-services-part-b-mental-health-treatment.pdf
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced. Written for Practitioner Plus from the sources in the research basis.
