Non-attendance & Cancellation Policy
It is Sureway Health & Wellbeing policy that a minimum of 48 business hours’ notice is provided when cancelling or rescheduling an appointment. We have a long wait list of clients, and we want to ensure that we have the opportunity to provide as many people as possible with mental health support. Without adequate notice, it is very difficult to successfully get in touch with other clients to offer your appointment time.
We understand that sometimes unexpected things happen, which is why we are able to provide our appointments in a number of different formats. If you are unable to attend your appointment in person, we are able to offer appointments via video conference or by telephone. If you need to change the format of your appointment, please contact our reception staff at the earliest opportunity to discuss how best we can support you.
You will receive an SMS reminder 48 hours prior to your appointment. This is a courtesy only and should not be relied upon to remember your appointment. If you do not receive an SMS it will not be a valid reason for missing an appointment or providing inadequate notice when cancelling, inadequate notice will still result in a fee being charged.
If less than 24 business hours’ notice is provided, you will incur the full appointment fee. Providing notification of cancellation between 24 and 48 business hours’ notice will incur a fee of $100. Please note that cancellation fees are not eligible for a Medicare rebate. NDIS funded clients may be eligible for coverage of the fee, please discuss with our reception staff if this applies to you.We understand that sometimes you may be unable to keep an appointment because of unexpected circumstances. If this happens to you, please contact us as soon as possible. Call us on 1300 787 392 or email [email protected] after hours. Please see our locations page for direct contact details for your local Sureway clinic.