AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AGED CARE

 

HEALTH INSURANCE ACT 1973

 

 

Health Insurance (Medicare Benefits Payable in Respect of Professional Services – Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services) Direction 2023

 

 

I, Daniel McCabe, First Assistant Secretary, Medical Benefits and Digital Health Division, Health Resourcing Group, delegate for the Minister for Health and Aged Care, acting under subsection 19(2) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act) hereby:

 

(1)          REVOKE the Direction made under subsection 19(2) of the Act in respect of professional services provided by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS), dated 23 March 2021; and

 

(2)          DIRECT that, subject to clause (3), medicare benefit shall be payable in respect of:

(a)   a non-referred professional service provided by, or on behalf of, a salaried medical practitioner, or by a salaried participating midwife or participating nurse practitioner; and

(b)   a referred professional service provided by a salaried allied health professional, dental health professional, optometrist, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner or Aboriginal health worker;

employed or engaged by an organisation listed in Schedule A to this Direction.

 

(3)          This Direction does not apply to a professional service:

(a)   specified in an item in the Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – General Practice Attendance for Assessing Patient Suitability for a COVID-19 Vaccine) Determination 2021[1], as in force from time to time; and

(b)   provided at or from a COVID-19 General Practitioner Led Respiratory Clinic, including a COVID-19 General Practitioner Led Respiratory Clinic that is operated by an organisation listed in Schedule A to this Direction.  

 

Note:  A number of expressions used in this Direction are defined in the Health Insurance Act 1973, including:

 


This Direction shall have effect from the date of signature until 31 December 2023 inclusive, unless earlier revoked.

 

 

 

Date this       27 day of June 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Daniel McCabe

First Assistant Secretary

Medical Benefits and Digital Health Division

Health Resourcing Group

Department of Health and Aged Care
SCHEDULE A

 

Approved ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY CONTROLLED HEALTH SERVICE LOCATIONS

 

Australian Capital Territory

State

Practice Name

Legal Entity Name

Street Address

ACT

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services Ltd

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services Ltd

63 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah ACT 2604

 

NEW SOUTH WALES

State

Practice Name

Legal Entity Name

Street Address

NSW

Aboriginal Medical Service Co-Operative Limited

Aboriginal Medical Service Co-Operative Limited

36 Turner Street, Redfern NSW 2016

NSW

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Ltd

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Ltd

664 Daniel Street, Glenroy NSW 2640

NSW

Armajun Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Armajun Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

1 Rivers Street, Inverell NSW 2360

NSW

Awabakal Ltd

Awabakal Ltd

64 Hannell Street, Wickham NSW 2293

NSW

Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre

Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre

2a Edwards Drive, Purfleet New South Wales 2430

NSW

Bourke Aboriginal Health Corporation Health Services

Bourke Aboriginal Health Corporation Health Services

61 Oxley Street Bourke NSW 2840

NSW

Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation

Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation

131-133 Bacon Street, Grafton NSW 2460

NSW

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

120 Tamar Street, Ballina NSW 2478

NSW

Condobolin Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Condobolin Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

99 Bathurst Street, Condobolin NSW 2877

NSW

Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation

Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation

51 Sturt Place, Dareton NSW 2717

NSW

Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service Limited

Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service Limited

17 Tooloon Street, Coonamble NSW 2829

NSW

Cummeragunja Health and Development Aboriginal Corporation

Cummeragunja Health and Development Aboriginal Corporation

10 Tongala Street Moama, NSW 2731

NSW

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service

15-19 York Lane, Kempsey NSW 2440

NSW

Galambila Aboriginal Corporation

Galambila Aboriginal Corporation

9 Boambee Street COFFS HARBOUR NSW 2450

NSW

Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

38-42 Jondaryan Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680

NSW

Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

150 Church Street, Wollongong NSW 2500

NSW

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services

26 Princes Highway, Narooma NSW 2546

NSW

Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation

Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation

443 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880

NSW

Orange Aboriginal Corporation Health Service

Orange Aboriginal Corporation Health Service

Unit 4/5, 9 Gateway Crescent ORANGE NSW 2800

NSW

Pius X Aboriginal Corporation

Pius X Aboriginal Corporation

Anne Street, Moree NSW 2400

NSW

Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation

Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation

14 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

NSW

South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

51 Berry Street, Nowra NSW 2541

NSW

Waminda South Coast Women’s Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation

Waminda South Coast Women’s Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation

122 Kinghorne Street, Nowra NSW 2541

NSW

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service Incorporated

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service Incorporated

1/180 Peel Street, Tamworth NSW 2340

NSW

Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation

Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation

187 Riverside Drive, Airds NSW 2560

NSW

Tobwabba Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service

Tobwabba Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service

68A MacIntosh Street, Forster NSW 2428

NSW

Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Ltd.

Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Ltd.

37 Pitt Street, Walgett NSW 2832

NSW

Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation

Walhallow Aboriginal Corporation

Shop 5-6, 8/22 Station Street, Quirindi NSW 2343

NSW

Weigelli Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Weigelli Centre Aboriginal Corporation

1474 Pine Mount Road, Darbys Falls NSW 2793

NSW

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service

28 Maxwell Street, Wellington NSW 2820

NSW

Werin Aboriginal Corporation

Werin Aboriginal Corporation

14 Lake Road, Port Macquarie NSW

NSW

Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Limited (Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre)

Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Limited

36 Alison Road, Wyong NSW 2259

 


NORTHERN TERRITORY

State

Practice Name

Legal Entity Name

Street Address

NT

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Aboriginal Corporation

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Aboriginal Corporation

1st Floor Moonta House, 43 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800

NT

Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Corporation

PMB 202, Via Alice Springs, NT 0872

NT

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

1 Irvine Street, Tennant Creek NT 0860

NT

Bagot Community Health Centre

Danila Dilba Biluru Butji Binnilutlum Health Service Limited

133 Bagot Road, Ludmilla NT  0820

NT

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation

25 Gap Road, The Gap NT 0870

NT

Danila Dilba Health Service

Danila Dilba Biluru Butji Binnilutlum Health Service Limited

Binyolkga Centre Level 2, 28-30 Knuckey Street, Darwin NT 0801

NT

Katherine West Health Board Aboriginal Corporation

Katherine West Health Board Aboriginal Corporation

Unit 10, 38 First Street, Katherine NT 0851

NT

Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation

Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation

86 Galpu Road, Yirrkala NT 0880

NT

Red Lily Health Board (Aboriginal Corporation)

Red Lily Health Board (Aboriginal Corporation)

Lot 224, Sheperdson Street, Minjilang NT 0822

NT

Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Lot 480 Maningrida Community, Maningrida

NT

Marthakal Homelands and Resource Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Marthakal Homelands and Resource Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Lot 78 Riyalanura Road, Galiwinku NT 0822

NT

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

Lot 1424, Arnhem Road, Nhulunbu NT 0880

NT

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation)

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation)

3/58 Head Street, WA Braitling NT 0870

NT

Nganampa Health Council Incorporated

Nganampa Health Council Incorporated

3 Wilkinson Street Alice Springs NT 0870

NT

Pintupi Homelands Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation)

Pintupi Homelands Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation)

194 Kintore Road Kintore NT 0872

NT

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Level 1 Pandanus Plaza, 25 First Street Katherine NT 0850

NT

Urapuntja Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Urapuntja Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Sandover Highway, Utopia NT 0872

NT

Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Corporation

Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Corporation

25 Third Street Katherine NT 0850

 

QUEENSLAND

State

Practice Name

Legal Entity Name

Street Address

QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Limited

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Limited

Level 1, 55 Annerley Rd Woolloongabba Qld 4102

QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (Mackay) Limited

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (Mackay) Limited

31-33 Victoria Street, Mackay Qld 4740

QLD

Apunipima Cape York Health Council Limited

Apunipima Cape York Health Council Limited

186 McCoombe Street, Bungalow Qld 4870

QLD

Bidgerdii Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Community Health Service

Bidgerdii Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Community Health Service

162 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700

QLD

Carbal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Ltd

Carbal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Ltd

125 Russell Street Toowoomba Qld 4350

QLD

Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Community Health Limited

Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Community Health Limited

94 Edward Street, Charleville Qld 4470

QLD

Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services Ltd

Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services Ltd

1 Bligh Street, Cherbourg Qld 4605

QLD

Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health

Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health

26-28 John Street Cunnamulla Qld 4490

QLD

Galangoor Duwalami Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (Primary Health Care Service)

Galangoor Duwalami Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation (Primary Health Care Service)

7-11 Central Avenue, Pialba Qld 4655

QLD

Gindaja Treatment and Healing Indigenous Corporation

Gindaja Treatment and Healing Indigenous Corporation

207 Back Beach Road, Yarrabah, Qld 4871

QLD

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Company Limited

Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Company Limited

20 Scott Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350

QLD

Goondir Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Health Services

Goondir Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Health Services

4 Jimbour Street, Dalby Qld 4405

QLD

Gurriny Yealamucka (Good Healing) Health Services Aboriginal Corporation

Gurriny Yealamucka (Good Healing) Health Services Aboriginal Corporation

Lot 1 Bukki Road, Yarrabah Qld 4871

QLD

Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Limited

Indigenous Wellbeing Centre Limited

184 Barolin Street Bundaberg Qld 4670

QLD

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd

22 Cox Rd Windsor Qld 4030

QLD

Kalwun Development Corporation Limited

Kalwun Development Corporation Limited

2020 Gold Coast Highway, Miami Qld 4220

QLD

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health

27 Roderick Street, Ipswich Qld 4305

QLD

Mamu Health Service Limited

Mamu Health Service Limited

10 Ernest Street, Innisfail Qld 4860

QLD

Mookai Rosie-Bi-Bayan (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation)

Mookai Rosie-Bi-Bayan (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation)

15 Valda Close, Edmonton Qld 4869

QLD

Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Limited (Gidgee Healing)

Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Limited

28 Miles Street Mount Isa Qld 4825

QLD

Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Primary Health Care Service

Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Primary Health Care Service

162-164 Walsh St Mareeba Qld 4880

QLD

Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service Ltd (Nhulundu Health Service)

Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service Ltd

27-29 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680

QLD

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health

The North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health

Unit 8 8 Innovation Pwy, Birtinya Qld 4575

QLD

NPA Family and Community Services Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation

NPA Family and Community Services Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation

Lot 10 Adidi Street, Bamaga, Qld 4876

QLD

Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health Services

Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health Services

57 Gorden Street, Garbutt Qld 4814

QLD

Wuchopperen Health Service Limited

Wuchopperen Health Service Limited

Bama House, 6 Moignard Street, Manoora Qld 4870

QLD

Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health

Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health

16 Dickson Way, Dunwich Qld 4183

 


SOUTH AUSTRALIA

State

Practice Name

Legal Entity Name

Street Address

SA

Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation

Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation

1 Eyre Highway, Ceduna SA 5690

SA

Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Limited

Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Limited

1 Wharf Road, Murray Bridge SA 5253

SA

Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Incorporated

Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Incorporated

182-190 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000

SA

Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service Incorporated

Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service Incorporated

17-27 Tully Street Whyalla SA 5608

SA

Oak Valley (Maralinga) Aboriginal Corporation

Oak Valley (Maralinga) Aboriginal Corporation

43 McKenzie Street, Ceduna SA 5690

SA

Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation

Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation

Gordon Education Centre, 191 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier SA 5290

SA

Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

40-46 Dartmouth Street, Port Augusta SA 5700

SA

Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Incorporated

Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Incorporated

19A Oxford Terrace, Port Lincoln SA 5606

SA

Tullawon Health Service Incorporated

Tullawon Health Service Incorporated

Eyre Highway, Yalata 5690

SA

Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Lot 8, Umoona Road, Coober Pedy SA 5723

 


TASMANIA

State

Practice Name

Legal Entity Name

Street Address

TAS

Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Incorporated

Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Incorporated

16 West Street, Whitemark Tas 7255

TAS

South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation

South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation

19 Mary Street, Cygnet Tas 7112

TAS

Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation

Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation

198 Elizabeth Street, Hobart Tas 7001

 

VICTORIA

State

Practice Name

Legal Entity Name

Street Address

VIC

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

106 Armstrong Street, Ballarat Vic 3350

VIC

Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd

Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd

119 Prouses Road, North Bendigo Vic 3550

VIC

Budja-Budja Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

Budja-Budja Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

20-22 Grampians Road, Halls Gap Vic 3381

VIC

Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-Operative Limited

Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-Operative Limited

3 Carroll Avenue, Dandenong Vic 3175

VIC

Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc.

Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc.

18 Wellington Road, Portland Vic 3305

VIC

First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing

Access Services for Koories Ltd.

7A Station St Frankston Vic 3199

VIC

Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

37-53 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale Vic 3875

VIC

Goolum - Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

Goolum - Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

43 Hamilton Street, Horsham Vic 3400

VIC

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

135 Kepler Street, Warrnambool Vic 3280

VIC

Kirrae Health Service Inc.

Kirrae Health Service Inc.

Kirrae Avenue, Purnim Vic 3278

VIC

Lake Tyers Health & Childrens Services Association Inc.

Lake Tyers Health & Childrens Services Association Inc.

Rules Road, Lakes Tyers Vic 3887

VIC

Mallee District Aboriginal Services Limited

Mallee District Aboriginal Services Limited

120 Madden Avenue, Mildura Vic 3502

VIC

Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc.

Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc.

52 Stanley Street, Orbost Vic 3888

VIC

Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

87 Latje Road, Robinvale Vic 3549

VIC

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation

84 Hare Street, Echuca Vic 3564

VIC

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation

117 Foster Street, Sale Vic 3850

VIC

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Limited

20 Rumbalara Road, Mooroopna Vic 3629

VIC

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Co-operative Limited

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Co-operative Limited

186 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy Vic 3065

VIC

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Limited

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Limited

62 Morgan Street, North Geelong Vic 3215

VIC

Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation

Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation

21 Scott Street, Heywood Vic 3304

 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

State

Practice Name

Legal Entity Name

Street Address

WA

Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Incorporated

Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Incorporated

16-18 Macdonald Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430

WA

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (Aboriginal Corporation)

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (Aboriginal Corporation)

2 Dora Street, Broome WA 6725

WA

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

156 Wittenoom Street, East Perth WA 6004

WA

Derby Aboriginal Health Service Council Aboriginal Corporation

Derby Aboriginal Health Service Council Aboriginal Corporation

1 Stanley Street, Derby WA 6728

WA

Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service

The Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service

60 Rifle Range Road, Rangeway WA 6530

WA

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Limited and its subsidiary Kimberley Renal Services Pty Ltd

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Limited and its subsidiary Kimberley Renal Services Pty Ltd

12 Napier Terrace, Broome WA 6725

WA

Mawarnkarra Health Service

Mawarnkarra Health Service

20 Sholl Street, Roebourne WA 6718

WA

Ngangganawili Aboriginal Community Controlled Health and Medical Services

Ngangganawili Aboriginal Community Controlled Health and Medical Services

1467 Thompson Street, Wiluna WA 6646

WA

Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

1125 Ironwood Drive, Kununurra WA 6743

WA

Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation

Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation

76 Wittenoon Street, East Perth, WA 6004

WA

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

15 Iron Ore Parade, Newman WA 6753

WA

South-West Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

South-West Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

Unit 1, 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury WA 6230

WA

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

17 Hamilton Road, South Hedland WA 6722

WA

Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation

342 Duncan Road, Halls Creek WA 6770

 


[1] Health services specified in the Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services – General Practice Attendance for Assessing Patient Suitability for a COVID-19 Vaccine) Determination 2021 are treated as professional services for the purposes of the Health Insurance Act 1973 by the operation of subsection 3C(1) of the Health Insurance Act 1973.