Inpatient, outpatient and telehealth
Assessment may be provided for patients receiving inpatient or outpatient care. Telehealth is available only when Dr Hadinata approves it for the individual circumstances.
For referring doctors
Specialist Addiction Medicine referrals
Referral information for substance use, behavioural addictions and related conditions, including co-occurring mental health concerns that form part of the addiction presentation.
Patients must be in Australia. Telehealth is considered only when Dr Hadinata agrees it is clinically appropriate.
Open the referral pathwayBefore referring
A referral may be useful when a treating doctor wants specialist Addiction Medicine assessment or management advice for substance use, a behavioural addiction or a related condition. This includes co-occurring mental health concerns where they form part of the addiction presentation.
Acceptance depends on clinical fit, the information available and service capacity. Sending a referral does not confirm acceptance or an appointment.
Formal assessment work
Driving, occupational and other formal assessments are considered case by case. The independent medicolegal pathway is separate from clinical treatment.
Formal assessment outcomes are not for sale
Where Dr Hadinata accepts driving, occupational or other formal assessment work, the private fee pays for the assessment and professional opinion. It does not purchase a preferred conclusion, certificate, report wording or licence recommendation. If a particular outcome is required, this is not the appropriate service.
Practice staff cannot negotiate or influence the opinion. Abusive, threatening or coercive communication towards staff or Dr Hadinata will not be accepted.
Do not send patient information through this public website
This website itself does not collect referral details or files. Use the two-step online referral pathway, email the referral and relevant documents to referral@dreric.net, or fax them to 03 8692 2781.
Information that supports clinical review
Please include enough information to identify the patient, the reason for referral and the questions you would like addressed. If readily available and relevant, the following details are helpful but optional. Do not delay a referral because every item is not available.
- the current substance use or behavioural addiction concern, including any relevant pattern and duration;
- current medicines, allergies and relevant physical or mental health conditions;
- previous treatment, investigations and the response to them;
- communication or accessibility needs; and
- relevant reports or results, limited to what is needed for this referral.
If there is a current withdrawal, overdose, self-harm, safeguarding or other safety concern, state it prominently. Do not use a routine referral for a situation that needs urgent assessment or treatment.
How the referral pathway works
Prepare the referral
Set out the clinical question and include the information needed to assess whether the referral is suitable.
Send it through the referral pathway
Use the two-step online referral pathway, email the referral and relevant documents to referral@dreric.net, or fax them to 03 8692 2781. The automated inbox is for referral material only. Do not send clinical or administrative requests. Call the practice on (03) 9526 0244 for those requests.
Allow up to one week for an initial response
The practice aims to triage the referral and respond to appointment requests within one week. During busy periods, this may take a little longer. The response will advise whether the referral can be accepted and what happens next.
Private fees and possible rebates
All appointments and services are privately billed, without exception. Private fees are payable in full.
A Medicare rebate may be available for an eligible consultation when Medicare's requirements are met, including receipt of a valid referral before the consultation. Not every appointment, assessment, report or other service attracts a Medicare rebate. Please do not assume that a rebate will apply.
WorkSafe Victoria and TAC matters are considered case by case. Provide the claim number, insurer or agent details and any funding information before booking. The practice confirms billing arrangements before the appointment. Do not assume that a scheme will meet the full private fee.
If a patient cannot access private care, please consider whether a publicly funded Addiction Medicine service in their area may be appropriate, and assist with referral or care coordination in the usual way. General practice retains its distinct, central role in longitudinal care. This guidance is not intended to shift specialist work to GPs or to suggest that their time and expertise are free. Patients may also contact their local public hospital to ask what services are available. For alcohol and other drug information, counselling and referral in Victoria, DirectLine is free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 1800 888 236.
Information for patients and familiesUrgent and emergency care
Reception is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you prefer to speak directly about a non-emergency referral matter, call (03) 9526 0244 during reception hours.
This referral pathway is not an emergency or crisis service. Do not wait for a referral response when a patient needs urgent assessment or treatment.