Referral Process

Health professionals can also refer patients by calling our Admissions and Assessment team on 1800 814 226, 24 hours a day. Alternatively, referrals can be faxed 02 4341 9261 or emailed to [email protected]

Our Psychiatrists

Admissions to The Central Coast Clinic must be under the care of one of our treating Psychiatrists. If you need assistance with selecting a Psychiatrist, our Admissions and Assessment team can assist you.

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital is an Authorised Mental Health Service providing treatment under the New South Wales Mental Health Act.

We work in partnership with General Practitioners and key service providers to treat people suffering with a range of mental health concerns.

Patients can be admitted under the following Medicare Item numbers:

• Medicare Item 291
• Medicare Item 293
• Medicare Item 296

Admission Process

For assistance with managing your patients’ mental health concerns, please follow our simple five-step admissions process:

1. Does your patient need a specialist mental health admission and is not in acute crisis or actively suicidal? Note: If your patient is in acute crisis or actively suicidal, please contact your local Emergency Department
2. Does your patient have Private Health Insurance, DVA Status, WorkCover or the ability to self-fund their admission? Note: Effective 1 April 2018, Australian Government changes to private health insurance coverage for mental health services have taken effect.
3. If yes, call 1800 814 226 to discuss admission suitability with our Admissions and Assessment Team
4. We will confirm the outcome of your patient’s eligibility check and any applicable out-of-pocket expenses
5. Same day, we will confirm your patient’s admission date and coordinate the allocation of a Psychiatrist