Who are ARHG?

The Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) represent a number of smaller, regional health funds. The funds currently offering rebates for counselling and psychotherapy are:

St Luke's Health Police Health GMHBA
Emergency Services Health Phoenix Health See-u by HBF (previously CUA)
AIA Health Mildura Health Teachers Union Health
Westfund Teachers Health Nurses & Midwives Health
Unihealth Doctors Health Fund HBF
Australian Defence Force

Please note: The rebates available will depend on the individual health funds

ARHG Provider Number Application Form

Who is eligible to become an ARHG Funds provider?

To be eligible to provide services under ARHG, you need to:

  • Maintain your PACFA Clinical membership;
  • Hold a qualification specifically in counselling or psychotherapy (AQF 7–9);
  • Be in private practice;
  • Hold current First Aid (HLTAID011);
  • Hold PI Insurance ($2M PI / $20M public liability);

Processing times vary between funds and may take up to 6 weeks. Do not advertise until your provider number is issued.

Apply to become an ARHG provider 

For enquiries, contact [email protected] or call 03 9046 2270.

Further information read the ARHG FAQ's.