Our mission
Rural Psychiatry was established to close the gap in specialist mental health care for adults living outside major cities. For too long, rural communities have dealt with long waiting lists, limited local services, and the need to travel hundreds of kilometres for appointments.
We provide timely, bulk-billed telehealth assessments for eligible rural Australians, ensuring you can access expert advice without financial strain or leaving your community.
Professional background
Dr Matt Brazel is an Australian psychiatrist and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). He works across public and private services, with experience in general adult psychiatry, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the management of ADHD in adults with an established diagnosis.
Having spent part of his childhood in Broken Hill and worked in regional services across Queensland, Tasmania, and New South Wales, Matt understands the unique challenges of rural health. These experiences shaped his commitment to improving access to specialist care for people living in the bush.
Away from the desk, Matt enjoys running, watching sport, and trying—mostly in vain—to keep up with his young family.
Frequently asked questions
A single, comprehensive psychiatric assessment via secure telehealth, with a written management plan returned to your GP. Your GP continues your ongoing care, including prescribing medications and arranging local supports.
This service may be right for you if you are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, psychosis, or bipolar mood changes. We also support GPs with advice on the management of an existing ADHD diagnosis.
We do not provide:
- New ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments
- Eating disorder treatment requiring physical monitoring
- Assessments for people under 18
- Ongoing psychotherapy
- Medico-legal or court reports
Yes. A valid GP referral is required for Medicare bulk-billing and to ensure your GP can coordinate your follow-up care.
You must live in an eligible rural area. If you are unsure, you can check using the postcode eligibility tool.