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What information will I need to provide at my first appointment?

Answer

At your first appointment, we will ask you to read and complete a client intake form. This will give you information about how Meridian Wellbeing Services operates, including confidentiality and privacy. We will ask for your consent to proceed with our service.

For those accessing Inclusive Pathways, we will also ask for your consent to share basic and limited de-identified data with the ACT Government, which funds the program.

The form will ask you for contact details and various other information that will help us support you, including your pronouns, gender, sexuality, cultural background, any current concerns about your wellbeing and an emergency contact. You can choose whether or not to provide this information.