Brisbane MIND and Brisbane MIND4KiDS
Brisbane North PHN’s Brisbane MIND program improves access to quality primary mental healthcare for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across our region.
Brisbane MIND delivers short-term psychological therapies for people with moderate mental illness from specific population groups and those at risk of suicide.
To be eligible, people must demonstrate financial hardship and experience barriers to accessing Medicare Benefits Schedule-based psychological intervention.
Eligibility information
For information on the full eligibility and exclusion criteria for Brisbane MIND and Brisbane MIND4KiDs programs, download the documents below.
Brisbane MIND providers
For a list of current Brisbane MIND providers, download the document below.
Referral information
For information on how to refer to the Brisbane MIND and Brisbane MIND4KiDs programs, download the documents below.
Who can refer
GPs, psychiatrists, clinical nurses acute care team and paediatricians are able to refer into the Brisbane MIND and Brisbane MIND4KiDs programs
NOTE: The referring GP must practice in the Brisbane North PHN region as a general rule, however we will accept some referrals from GPs outside the region as long as the client resides in the region.
Medicare Mental Health can connect you, or someone you care for, to mental health support.
The Medicare Mental Health phone service operates 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Callers after hours will have the option to leave a message and receive a call back the next business day. Please note that Medicare Mental Health is not a crisis service.
Phone: 1800 595 212
For further information on the national Medicare Mental Health initiative, visit medicarementalhealth.gov.au.
