The APS has long noted the considerable difference in psychology fees between RTWSA and other compensable schemes in Australia. We are therefore pleased with the changes to the proposed fee structure for 2023/24, noting an increase of 15.8% to psychology fees. We welcome the recognition of the need to increase fees which better reflects the important contribution of psychologists to the Scheme. We are hopeful that higher remuneration rates will encourage more psychologists to work within the Scheme.
We are also pleased with the changes to the 2023/24 fee structure which separate psychologists from allied health professionals. We consider that these changes are a positive acknowledgement of psychologists as specific experts in mental health and wellbeing.
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