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IN OFFICE APPOINTMENTS:
Until QLD officially orders non-essential businesses to close I will take appointments at my office. You have the choice of whether you attend in person or via Skype or phone.
Yes the borders have closed but at this point they are allowing people who live and work in different states to cross. I’m keeping an eye on this and will post here if that changes. If you’re coming to see me I’ll notify you before your appointment.
Just in case they change their mind about being able to cross the border to go to work, I’m taking all my files home with me so I’ll know exactly where you’re up to with Medicare etc. That way we’ll be business as usual – apart from me being at home and you being at home 😉
MORE HELP FROM MEDICARE
A new item number has been issued for people who have been affected by Covid-19 (all of us basically). This allows more sessions (I’m pretty sure on top of your 10 Medicare sessions) until 22nd September. I’ll try to find out more details – the website is quite unclear.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
I will try to hunt down a box of face masks today so that if you want to attend and take that precaution you can. Hopefully I can find some. Still trying – day 2.
I’m pretty sure we sit the recommended 1.5m away from each other anyway but I’ll double check that tomorrow and adjust if necessary.
Miami Business Centre has been sanitising benches, handles, toilet seats etc frequently throughout the day so there is less chance of spread that way.
ALTERNATIVES TO IN OFFICE APPOINTMENTS:
As I mentioned previously, I can do Skype or phone sessions with you if you prefer. You will be given the option when I send out your reminder. You can let me know before that too if you like.
The government has issued a new item number for people affected by Covid-19. It’s not clear on the website but it looks like it might be in addition to the 10 Medicare sessions. It can be used until 20th September 2020.
EMDR
Yes I have found a way to do EMDR remotely. So if that’s what you’re wanting, we can still do it even if you don’t want to come in or we go into lockdown. All you need is a computer and the internet.
My thoughts go out to all of you. Try to stay healthy xx
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