GP shared-care plan · Darwin
GP Shared-Care Psychiatry Plan in Darwin.
Reviewed by the SetMind Team · Last reviewed June 2026
Structured handover back to your Darwin GP after specialist stabilisation — by secure video, on ACST (no DST). SetMind provides a clear shared-care plan, prescribing handover and review schedule so ongoing care stays with your usual GP in Northern Territory.
About this service
Specialist GP shared-care psychiatry plan.
Structured handover back to your Darwin GP after specialist stabilisation — by secure video, on ACST (no DST). SetMind provides a clear shared-care plan, prescribing handover and review schedule so ongoing care stays with your usual GP in Northern Territory.
Appointments run on ACST (no DST) and are scheduled to suit working Darwin adults. You'll be seen by an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist; the written assessment goes back to your referring GP so care stays joined-up across Northern Territory.
What's included
What you get with a Darwin GP shared-care psychiatry plan.
- Specialist review of current diagnosis and treatment stability
- Written shared-care plan tailored to your GP and your situation
- Clear prescribing handover, including dose, monitoring and review cadence
- Agreed escalation criteria — when to re-refer back for specialist review
- Optional periodic specialist review (usually 6–12 monthly)
- Direct GP-to-psychiatrist communication channel for clinical queries
Who it's for
Is this the right service for you?
Suited for
- Adults 18+ in Darwin whose treatment is stable and well-tolerated
- Patients whose GP is happy to continue prescribing under a structured plan
- People previously seen by a SetMind psychiatrist or another specialist
Not suited for
- Patients in an active phase of dose-finding or treatment change
- Acute mental-health crisis
- Cases where the GP has declined ongoing prescribing
How it works
From GP referral to written plan.
- Step 01
Get a GP referral
Any AHPRA-registered Australian GP can refer you. Your Darwin GP referral is nationally valid.
- Step 02
Pre-assessment screening
We send validated screeners and a brief history form before the appointment, so the session is focused.
- Step 03
Specialist video assessment
Specialist video appointment on ACST (no DST), with an AHPRA-registered psychiatrist.
- Step 04
Plan sent to you and your GP
Written assessment and treatment plan, with shared-care handover so prescribing can stay local.
Eligibility
Who this service is for.
- Adults 18 and over living in Australia
- You have, or can obtain, a current GP referral
- You can attend a video appointment from a private space
- You are not in acute crisis or experiencing current thoughts of self-harm
Not suitable for under-18s, acute mental-health crisis, or emergency care. Outcomes vary — assessment may or may not result in a diagnosis or prescription.
Medicare & fees
Medicare-rebated specialist care.
With a valid GP referral and an MBS-eligible item, standard Medicare rebates apply to specialist psychiatric appointments. Out-of-pocket costs, item numbers and rebate amounts are listed in full on our fees page.
See fees & rebatesGP Shared-Care Psychiatry Plan in Darwin — common questions
Frequently asked.
- Most Australian GPs are familiar with shared-care psychiatry plans and welcome a clear, written handover. We make it easy: structured documentation, clear escalation criteria, and a direct line back to the specialist if anything changes.
If you need help right now
SetMind is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself:
Emergency
000
Lifeline
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
This page is general information, not medical advice. It is not a substitute for an individual clinical assessment. Outcomes vary between people.
Other services in Darwin
More specialist support across NT.
GP Shared-Care Psychiatry Plan — other cities
Also available across Australia.
Ready to start in Darwin?
Bring your current GP referral. We handle the rest — screening, specialist assessment, written plan back to your GP.