Memory Clinic and Anti-Amyloid Therapy

About Memory Clinic and Anti-Amyloid Therapy

Memory Clinic

Our Memory Clinic offers a comprehensive assessment service designed to support individuals experiencing memory concerns. The process involves two key appointments and includes the involvement of a family member or carer to ensure a holistic understanding of the patient’s needs.

• Initial Assessment: Conducted by a registered  nurse, this appointment includes a detailed evaluation and coordination of any necessary investigations.
• Follow-Up Consultation: Patients then meet with one of our consultant psychiatrists, who reviews the results, provides a detailed report to the referring doctor, and offers tailored recommendations to enhance quality of life and explore further treatment options.

This collaborative approach ensures patients receive thorough, compassionate care with a focus on early intervention and ongoing support.

Clinic Process

• Obtain a referral from a General Practitioner
• Book an appointment with our memory clinic nurse
• Attend a half-day session with a family member/carer with a memory clinic nurse
• Attend investigation appointments, as arranged by the memory clinic nurse
• Attend a final appointment with a psychiatrist, as arranged by the memory clinic nurse
• A comprehensive report will be provided to the referring doctor

About the sessions

Individual Memory Clinic sessions are held twice weekly. Patients will be allocated an appointment time when booking the assessment. A family member/carer must accompany the patient and be present for the duration of the appointment.

Psychiatrist appointment times vary, dependent on outpatient clinics, and can be discussed with the memory clinic nurse.

How much does it cost?

Participants are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim attendance via their health fund, Workers Compensation or self-pay for $320. We ask that participants confirm any applicable out of pocket or gap costs directly with Robina Private Hospital.

How to join

A referral from a General Practitioner or Specialist is required and an initial triage phone assessment will be arranged prior to memory clinic assessment.

Anti‑Amyloid Therapy for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

We offer advanced Anti‑Amyloid Infusion Therapies for individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. These treatments are designed to target amyloid plaques in the brain and may help slow cognitive decline, supporting patients to maintain independence for longer.

Who Is Eligible?

Anti‑Amyloid Therapy may be suitable for people who have:

• Evidence of amyloid on specialised diagnostic brain imaging
• Completed baseline assessments and received a diagnosis through a Memory Clinic
• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease

What to Expect

Treatment is delivered through a structured and supportive care pathway, including:

• Regular infusion therapy in our Day Surgery Unit
• Ongoing monitoring and scheduled reviews with the prescribing specialist
• Guidance and support from a dedicated Nurse Navigator throughout the treatment journey

Cost and Key Contacts

Cost per infusion at Robina Private Hospital is $565, which covers you for the hospital support provided in our Day Surgery Unit.

Currently there is no insurance or Medicare rebate.

The number of infusions you require, for example up to 18 infusions for Kisunla / Donanemab, is billed directly through Inservio when you are registered through the Kinsula Patient Portal by your doctor. Lecanemab is billed fortnightly, directly through Slade Pharmacy at the hospital. 

Other out of pocket costs include amyloid PET brain scans 6 monthly through South Coast Radiology. MRI brain scans and required blood tests are generally bulk billed through SCR.

Prescribing doctor appointments are charged separately, and we encourage you to enquire as to these out-of-pocket costs with private practice.

Useful phone numbers:

• TGA Australia: 1800 020 653

• South Coast Radiology bookings: 1300197297

• Kisunla Lilly / Inservio for Donanemab: 1300 790 229

• Esai for Lecanemab: 03 9832 9100

• Robina Private Hospital: 07 5665 5100

• Robina Private Day Surgery: 07 5665 5288

• Robina Private Practice: 07 5665 5155

• Slade Pharmacy at Robina Private: 07 5575 8755

Submit online Referral 

A referral for patients that have a formal diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and are seeking Lecanemab (Leqembi®) or Donanemab (Kisunla®) therapy.

RBN - Anti-Amyloid Therapy Referral

Information Sheets

Lecanemab Information Sheet for Patients

Donanemab Information Sheet for Patients

AAT Information Sheet for Doctors

New and Emerging Therapies 

Learn More About Our New and Emerging Therapies below.

About New & Emerging Therapies (NET) Clinic