Get your GP referral online.By phone or video.
Specialist referrals, scan requests and blood test requests from an Australian GP, by telehealth. Where it’s clinically appropriate, your referral is sent to you so you can book and claim your Medicare rebate.
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Your GPAbout 2 minutesTell us what you need
By phone or videoWith an AHPRA-registered GP
If clinically appropriateReady to book
One consult, the referral you need
Tell us what you need. Your GP talks it through with you and writes the referral when it’s right for you.
Specialist appointment
A GP referral so you get the full Medicare rebate when you see a specialist.
Get a referralImaging
A request for X-rays, ultrasounds, CT and the MRI scans a GP can request.
Get a referralPathology
A pathology request for blood tests and other tests.
Get a referralAllied health
Physio, podiatry, dietetics and more, where the rules allow.
Get a referralMental health
Referrals to a psychologist or psychiatrist, where appropriate.
Get a referralNot sure what you need?
Check our A–Z of specialists, scans and tests, or ask your GP in the consult.
Referrals A–ZHow it works
From request to referral, entirely by telehealth.
Tell us what you need
A specialist, a scan, a blood test or something else. It takes about two minutes, and you can say if you’re not sure.
We contact you to book
Our team finds a time that suits and confirms any fee before you’re booked.
Telehealth consult with a GP
An Australian GP talks with you by phone or video about what’s going on and what you need.
Your referral, if it’s right for you
Where it’s clinically appropriate, your GP writes the referral or request and it’s sent to you.
It’s what gets you the full Medicare rebate
In Australia, a valid referral is what gets you the full Medicare rebate when you see a specialist. Without one, any rebate is lower and you’ll likely pay more. For most scans and blood tests, a request from a practitioner is what lets them be rebated or bulk billed.
- Specialist referrals from a GP usually last 12 months, unless your GP specifies otherwise
- A referral lists what it’s for, your relevant history and your GP’s details
- You can take it to the specialist, radiology practice or pathology collection centre you choose
- Your GP only writes one when it’s clinically appropriate
ReferralTo: Specialist
What does it cost?
Bulk billed for eligible patients.
If you’re not eligible, a consultation fee may apply, and we’ll confirm it with you before your consult.
Specialists, imaging and pathology providers set their own fees. A valid referral or request is what gets you the full Medicare rebate on their fees.
Telehealth referral consult
- A consult with an AHPRA-registered GP
- Specialist, imaging and pathology referrals
- Sent to you electronically
- Australia-wide
Good to know before you book
Your GP makes the call
A consultation doesn’t guarantee a referral. Your GP talks it through with you and writes one when it’s clinically appropriate.
A real consultation
Every referral follows a telehealth consult with an AHPRA-registered Australian GP, by phone or video.
Not for emergencies
If you’re seriously unwell, with chest pain, trouble breathing or signs of a stroke, call 000.
Do you need a referral?
Plain-English answers with references, for specialists, scans and tests.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a referral online?
Yes. You have a telehealth consult with an Australian GP by phone or video, and if a referral is clinically appropriate, your GP writes it. A consultation doesn’t guarantee a referral. Your GP decides what’s clinically appropriate.
Do I need a referral to see a specialist?
For the full Medicare rebate on a specialist appointment, you need a valid referral. Without one, any rebate is lower and you’ll likely pay more. Many specialists also only see patients who have one.
How long does a referral last?
A GP referral to a specialist usually lasts 12 months from your first appointment, unless your GP writes a different period. A referral from one specialist to another usually lasts 3 months.
Is it bulk billed?
Bulk billed for eligible patients. If you’re not eligible, a consultation fee may apply, and we’ll confirm it with you before your consult.
Can I choose which specialist I see?
Yes. If you have a specialist or practice in mind, tell your GP and they can address the referral to them.
Is this an emergency service?
No. If you’re seriously unwell, with chest pain, trouble breathing or signs of a stroke, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Need a referral?
Tell us what you need and our team will contact you to book a telehealth consult with a GP.