Connection Corner | Evolve Well Health

Circle in Practice - A small group program

(2–3 families) supporting emotional well-being and connection in the early years.

Using play therapy principles and attachment informed approaches, families come together to notice moments of attunement, try simple practices at home, in a sequenced and progressive way. Reflecting on what feels supportive and helpful in everyday life.

Coming soon - Watch this space!

Circle in Practice 1:1

Circle in Practice – Individual (1:1) is a gentle, relational offering that supports parents, carers, and children through times of emotional stress, transition, or vulnerability.

Grounded in attachment‑informed and play therapy approaches. Sessions offer a space to slow down, reflect, and support emotional wellbeing.

How support works

Sessions are 40 minutes, typically offered fortnightly during school terms

First phase – Parent / Carer sessions
- Support begins with individual sessions for the parent or carer.
- A GP Management Plan is required
- Up to 5 sessions
- $40 out‑of‑pocket per session (where medicare applies)

Second phase - Child‑Focused Sessions
- Sessions may move into individual child‑focused work.
  - You return to your GP
  - Your child may have their own GP Management Plan
  - Up to 5 sessions
  - $40 out‑of‑pocket per session (where medicare applies)

How Medicare Works with a Mental Health Nurse

Mental health nursing services are accessed through a GP Management Plan.
This is different from a Mental Health Treatment Plan used for psychology.
Medicare provides up to 5 rebates per person
Where Medicare criteria are not met, sessions are available on a private‑fee basis.

If you’re unsure what applies, we’re happy to talk it through with you at your triage call

Medicare item numbers

MBS 10956 – Mental health nursing service under a GP Management Plan
MBS 81325 – For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples