For Referring Practitioners

Information for GPs & Specialists

Riveredge Consulting provides specialist outpatient psychiatric assessment and management for adults aged 18 years and over.

We value collaborative relationships with General Practitioners and aim to provide clear diagnostic formulation and structured treatment recommendations.

18+

Adults only

Outpatient

Private community setting

Valid Referral

Required for all new patients

Telehealth Consultations

Available for suitable patients where clinically appropriate

Scope of Care

The practice provides outpatient psychiatric care for adults presenting with:

  • Mood disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma-related conditions
  • Adult ADHD
  • Stable personality presentations
  • Work-related psychological injury

Out of scope

The practice does not provide emergency or crisis services, inpatient-level care, clozapine management, or primary treatment of substance use disorders. Patients requiring acute or hospital-based services may be more appropriately managed within public or specialist settings.

Referral Process

  • A current GP referral is required for all new patients.
  • Referrals are reviewed to assess clinical suitability and outpatient appropriateness prior to appointment allocation.

Referral Submission

Referrals may be submitted via:

Medical Objects
Secure email: reception@riveredge.com.au

To assist triage, please include relevant clinical history, current medications and prior treatment trials where available.

Communication

Following assessment, a written report outlining formulation and management recommendations will be provided to the referring practitioner.

Ongoing communication occurs as clinically appropriate.