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Continuing Our Commitment to Rural and Remote Patients

I’m Dr Alan Altham, Clinical Director and Principal Psychiatrist at Bluewater Health.

When I first started the clinic, my goal was simple: to make sure people living in rural and remote areas could access specialist psychiatric care without having to travel to Perth.

It has been a real privilege to walk alongside so many people on their journeys, and I’ve been humbled by the trust placed in me. The service has grown far more than I ever expected, and while that’s a positive thing, it also makes it harder to give the level of attention and care that I believe every patient deserves.

After thinking carefully, I’ve made the decision that for now I will only be accepting new referrals from rural and remote areas. This helps me stay true to the reason Bluewater Health was created in the first place — to make sure those who would otherwise miss out on care can still get it.

This won’t affect the care of my current patients, and I hope this change will only need to be temporary. If you’re a psychiatrist who shares this vision and would like to be part of the team, I’d love to hear from you.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support as we continue to focus on providing the best possible care for rural and remote communities.

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Bluewater Health

Welcome!

We are here to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to those seeking help for their mental health. Our experienced and knowledgeable professionals are dedicated to working with you to identify and address your specific needs and goals.

We offer various services, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and therapy.

We understand that seeking help for mental health issues can be difficult and look forward to supporting you on your journey.

Areas of Care

Bipolar
Depression
OCD
Anxiety
DVA reports
ADHD
Release of superannuation assessments for IVF, or bariatric surgery
Capacity assessments for testamentary capacity or wills

We regret that we cannot offer services for motor vehicle claims; all workers' compensation claims need to be discussed prior to acceptance.

We are proud to see DVA patients.

For patients

We are excited to work with you and are currently booking for telehealth sessions only.

Please call our office at (08) 6182 2188 or send your referral and information to reception@bluewaterhealth.com.au to book an appointment.

Medication Shortages

We have been made aware of a potential shortage of Ritalin Concerta, and now Ritalin LA. While we are working to contact everyone, it’s crucial that you reach out to your pharmacist today to confirm if this shortage affects you.

If you are impacted, please let us know immediately so we can address this before the clinic closes. Acting now

If you are impacted, please let us know immediately so we can address this before the clinic closes. Acting now will help ensure you do not run out of medication.

For those who need longer acting medication, please see the following TGA announcement and request MedSurg stock from your pharmacist.

https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/information-about-major-medicine-shortages/about-shortage-methylphenidate-hydrochloride-products

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Please note the clinic will be closed on the following dates