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Why refer to Anodyne?

We provide referrers with a trusted referral pathway. Combining clinical expertise, safety, and innovation to support your patients when conventional options are no longer effective.

Dual expertise in psychiatry and pain medicine

Our specialists are uniquely trained across both disciplines, allowing us to manage complex conditions with precision and insight.

Evidence-based, innovative therapies

We deliver advanced treatments such as ketamine therapy and stellate ganglion block, supported by research and outcome data that demonstrate real-world effectiveness.

Collaborative care model

We keep you informed with clear communication, validated progress measures, and ongoing coordination, ensuring your patients receive not only innovative therapies but continuity of care and integration within their existing treatment plans.

Bridge for specialist access

A safe, evidence-based option while patients wait for psychiatric or pain specialist appointments, reducing delays to care.

Safe and accredited facilities

All treatments are provided in accredited clinics and day hospitals, with strict protocols and medical support.

Our treatments

Anodyne offers advanced, evidence-based therapies designed for treatment-resistant mental health and chronic pain conditions.

Our approach provides healthcare professionals with options when conventional treatments have failed or waitlists delay access.

We deliver ketamine therapy and stellate ganglion block (SGB) in accredited settings. Treatments that can provide rapid symptom relief and improved function in carefully selected patient populations.

Ketamine therapy

Ketamine therapy can provide rapid symptom relief in treatment-resistant depression, suicidality, PTSD, and chronic pain. Delivered in various forms, it acts on NMDA receptors to reset brain and pain pathways.

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Stellate ganglion block

A targeted local anaesthetic injection that can reset the body’s fight-or-flight response by reducing norepinephrine activity. Stellate ganglion block (SGB) can improve symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and selected pain or autonomic disorders affecting the upper limbs and face.

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What the research says

Our treatments are supported by clinical research. We share key statistics on ketamine therapy and stellate ganglion block (SGB) to help healthcare professionals make informed referral decisions.

Clinical research shows that treatments like ketamine and stellate ganglion block deliver fast, meaningful relief, helping patients with chronic pain and mental health challenges when other therapies have not worked.

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Up to 70% of patients experience significant mood improvement within ketamine therapy and PTSD symptoms reduction with stellate ganglion blocks, providing improved relief over traditional antidepressants.

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Ketamine and stellate ganglion block can rapidly reduce depressive and PTSD symptoms. Within hours, not weeks. These treatments offer faster relief than traditional antidepressants and help patients break the cycle of persistent low mood and PTSD related anxiety.

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1 in 5 patients with treatment-resistant depression achieve remission after a short course of ketamine therapy, offering hope where other treatments have failed.

Our approach to care

Referring to Anodyne means your patients will follow a clear, structured pathway. We keep you updated at every stage, ensuring safe, evidence-based care integrated with their existing management.

From first contact through to ongoing support, our process is transparent and collaborative. You can be confident your patients are assessed thoroughly, treated safely, and monitored continuously with shared-care updates.

Initial enquiry or referral begins the patient journey

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Comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment

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Personalised treatment begins

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Ongoing monitoring, support & collaboration

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How to make a referral

We provide clear pathways and communication so healthcare professionals can feel confident their patients will be assessed quickly and with full collaboration.

We accept referrals from GPs, psychiatrists, specialists, and nurse practitioners. We take care of all assessment requirements. However, providing medical history, current medications, and recent investigations helps us proceed efficiently with patient treatment planning.

How to make a referral

Secure online referral form — the fastest and most direct way to submit referrals.

Email — for clinics preferring traditional channels.

HealthLink — Direct referrals via HealthLink. Our ID is anodynec.

Phone support — Call us on 1300 266 396 for urgent or complex cases; our team will guide you through the process.

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What to expect after referring

Referral acknowledgement — We confirm receipt within 1 business day.

Patient contact — Our team contacts the patient within 3–5 business days to complete registration.

Initial assessment — The patient attends a comprehensive medical and psychiatric review and completes screening tests as required.

Treatment planning — A personalised treatment plan is developed, and you receive a summary of assessment findings.

Treatment & ongoing Updates — We commence treatment and provide progress reports, outcome measures, and coordinate with you throughout the patient’s treatment journey.

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Resources & fact sheets

From information sheets to clinical fact sheets, Anodyne provides clear, evidence-based materials to support your practice and patient care decisions.

We’ve compiled key resources for quick access, including patient information pamphlets and treatment guidelines. These downloads give you the tools to share accurate information and confidently guide your patients.

Latest insights

Stay informed with Anodyne’s latest insights. We share evidence-based updates, clinical perspectives, and emerging research to help healthcare professionals stay ahead in treating complex mental health and chronic pain conditions.

Our featured insights highlight key topics like ketamine therapy, stellate ganglion block, and innovative therapies. These articles provide practical knowledge and thought leadership you can trust.

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Ready to support your patients with advanced treatment options?

Referring to Anodyne is straightforward, with clear pathways and updates that keep you fully informed. We’ll acknowledge your referral within one business day, contact your patient promptly, and provide regular updates.

Submit a referral via email, our secure online form, or Healthlink ID anodynec. You can also call us on 1300 266 396 for urgent or complex cases; our team will guide you through the process.