WorkCover
Dr Nowlan is a trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist, registered as an approved provider with the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) and has extensive experience treating emergency service personnel under the WorkCover scheme
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Emergency service workers face a higher risk of trauma
Due to the nature of their jobs, emergency workers—paramedics, firefighters and police—are much more likely to experience traumatic events. As a result, they are about twice as likely as the general population to develop mental health challenges. In Australia, it's estimated that 1 in 10 of the more than 370,000 emergency service workers will develop PTSD due to critical incidents they’ve faced on the job. For those on the front lines, facing traumatic situations might be part of the job — but that doesn't make it easy. All you need to access to treatment is a referral letter from your GP requesting treatment for PTSD and an approval email from your Case Manager. Forward these to reception@illawarratraumaclinic.au |
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Who can access
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Police officers Paramedics Fire fighters Corrective services officer Doctors/nurses in trauma care Coal miners performing rescues Triple 0 operators You will require a preliminary diagnosis of PTSD from your GP and approval from your Case Manager |
MedicareYou can access 10 sessions each year with a referral letter from your GP.
Medicare will rebate you $141.85 per session leaving you with a gap fee. Contact us at reception@illawarratraumaclinic.au for more details. |
DefenceDr Nowlan is a registered Defence provider.
To access bulk-billed treatment sessions, all you need is a referral letter from your GP under Defence. You can then phone 04505 42242 to book your initial appointment. |