The Australian Government has announced that Universal Telehealth has been extended until the end of the year. This includes services for general practitioners, medical practitioners, specialists, consultant physicians, nurse practitioners, participating midwives, allied health providers and dental practitioners.
The extension will ensure that Australians can continue to see their GP’s and specialists, renew scripts and seek mental health support from the safety of their own home and allows vulnerable Australians to feel protected and supported during these unprecedented times.
The Government continues to work with peak bodies to co-design permanent post pandemic Telehealth as part of broader primary care reforms to modernise Medicare and provide flexibility of access to primary and allied healthcare services.
Click here for more information and here for a copy of the COVID-19 Telehealth items guide.
