Professional development courses for Australian Psychologists
20+ years clinical experience
CPD-aligned
Led by working clinician's
LCR courses are built for psychologists and allied health professionals who want practical answers
Every program is designed and presented by Dr Clair Lawson and Dr Kim Eaton — two working clinicians with deep expertise across private practice, clinical governance, research, and policy. Between them, they bring more than 20 years of hands-on private practice experience alongside backgrounds in research, Medicare compliance, and service design. They're built from the real challenges of running a busy, multi-clinician clinic.
All courses are CPD-aligned and designed specifically for the Australian private practice context.
CURRENT COURSE
Navigating Medicare and the Better Access Initiative
Cut through the noise
Get clear on compliance — and stay that way and one of the most manageable, once you know the rules. This practical webinar gives you a clear, jargon-free walkthrough of the Better Access Initiative, Medicare item numbers, and the documentation that keeps you compliant and confident.
This webinar cuts through the noise. Led by Dr Clair Lawson, clinical psychologist and private practice specialist, you'll walk away with a clear, practical understanding of how Medicare and the Better Access Initiative work and what you need to do to stay compliant in your day-to-day practice.
You'll cover:
- How Better Access referrals work and what's required at each stage
- Medicare item numbers, session limits, and common billing errors to avoid
- Documentation requirements that protect you and your clients
- What to do when things don't go to plan
Whether you're new to private practice or want to shore up your existing knowledge, this session gives you the confidence to manage Medicare correctly — without the guesswork.
FAQs
Is the course CPD-eligible?
LCR courses are designed to support your continuing professional development. We recommend checking with your professional body (APS, AHPRA) to confirm how the content applies to your individual CPD requirements.
How long do I have access to the content?
Once you enrol, you'll have lifetime access to the course materials, so you can revisit the content at any time.
Is the course relevant if I'm new to private practice?
Absolutely. The Navigating Medicare and Better Access Initiative course is designed to be useful whether you're just starting out or want to firm up your existing knowledge. No prior experience required.
What if I'm not a psychologist — can allied health professionals enrol?
Yes. While the content is written with psychologists in mind, much of it is relevant to other Medicare-registered allied health professionals in private practice.
How is the course delivered?
The current course is a recorded webinar you can watch at your own pace, on any device. Future courses may include live sessions — sign up to the mailing list below to be notified.
Can I share the course with my team?
Individual enrolments are for one person only. If you'd like to enrol multiple team members please get in touch to discuss group options.
Meet your presenters
Dr Clair Lawson
Clinical Psychologist | Clinic Owner | Business Coach
Clair is a clinical psychologist and founder of Lawson Clinical Psychology, a respected multi-clinician practice in Subiaco, Perth. With more than 20 years in private practice and a PhD from the University of Western Australia, she brings deep clinical expertise alongside real-world experience of building and running a successful, values-driven clinic.
Clair is passionate about helping psychologists move beyond survival mode — building practices that are compliant, sustainable, and genuinely rewarding. She has published research, presented at international conferences, and provides clinical supervision to early career psychologists and postgraduate students.
Dr Kim Eaton
Senior Clinical Psychologist | Researcher | Policy and Governance Consultant
Kim is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and consultant at Lawson Clinical Psychology, with extensive experience across private practice and government mental health services. She brings a rare combination of clinical skill and policy expertise — supporting organisations to design and implement procedures that promote wellbeing, prevent harm, and meet professional, ethical, and legislative standards.
Kim leads practice-wide policy development at Lawson Clinical Psychology, work that underpins Practice Policy Pro. Her background in government services and clinical governance means she understands compliance not as a burden, but as a foundation for excellent practice management.
Why learn with LCR?
Built for Australian practice
Every course is written for the Australian private practice context — Medicare, AHPRA, and the realities of running a busy clinic.
Led by clinicians who've have lived experience
Dr Clair Lawson and Dr Kim Eaton are working clinicians, not just educators. They teach what they know from experience — including the hard-won lessons.
Practical from day one
You'll walk away with tools and knowledge you can use straight away.
CPD-aligned
LCR courses are designed to support your continuing professional development requirements as a registered psychologist or allied health professional.
Practice Policy Pro
Code-compliant policy and procedure templates for Australian psychology and allied health practices. Professionally written, downloadable, and ready to implement immediately.
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