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my problem with psychologists is that they charge upwards of $300/hr and I cannot afford it lol @oceangirl 

[oceangirl]

I can't afford that either

I would rather do something else with my money

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Yeah supposed to be able get no cost cos was in Army no one where am does it , says $ up front. DVA says no. All too hard

[oceangirl]

I don't know how all that works @TAB 

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it does not work in my case unless go to city it seems @oceangirl 

[oceangirl]

@TAB You just need to find someone that works with DVA locally and is prepared to wait to be paid. How long ago were you in the army?

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Yes I tried a few options @oceangirl
They have to wait for payment DVA says dont pay up front, local psych says pay I say ... bye ✌️
Ah shit only did 3 years I was17 going on 11 when signed up , got out like 27 years ago . Only did 3 years. Shouldnt have done it in hindsight

[jem80]

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Try Open Arms

https://www.openarms.gov.au

As a citizen that hasn't been in the army, I know that on Medicare I can get 10 sessions bulk billed with my psychologist and because of covid I get an extra 10 sessions which should apply nationwide, regardless of your background.

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MHCP Can be arranged too with gp
Thats what I have

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Whatever works tabs
No need to struggle in silence

[MDT]

I agree with all you have said @oceangirl
I believe that is where freedom lies
In the truest form