NDIS Physiotherapy Geelong & WorkCover | Registered Provider
Physio Geelong Clinic is a registered NDIS physio Geelong provider fully approved to deliver physiotherapy services to NDIS participants across the greater Geelong region. We are also an approved WorkCover Victoria physiotherapy provider, an accepted TAC provider and a registered DVA provider for eligible veterans. If you’re accessing physiotherapy through a funding scheme rather than out of pocket, our team handles the administrative process for you so you can focus entirely on your recovery. We serve participants and claimants from Corio, Norlane, Leopold, Belmont and Lara, with same-week appointments available.
NDIS & WorkCover Physio Geelong
NDIS Physiotherapy in Geelong — Registered Provider
As a registered NDIS physio Geelong clinic, we deliver physiotherapy services to NDIS participants under all management types. Our team understands the NDIS framework including funding categories, reporting requirements and goal-setting processes and can guide you through every step from initial contact to ongoing program delivery.
NDIS physiotherapy at our Geelong clinic is covered under the Improved Daily Living support category (formerly CB Daily Activities). Physiotherapy supports can be used to address goals related to mobility, independence, pain management, strength and physical function. Our AHPRA-registered physiotherapists — the NDIS physiotherapy our Geelong participants and support coordinators trust — work directly with each participant to ensure programs are clearly aligned with stated NDIS goals and deliver measurable functional outcomes.
NDIS Services
What NDIS Physio Services Are Available?
NDIS funding can support a broad range of physiotherapy services when they are linked to your NDIS goals. Services commonly funded under NDIS at our Geelong clinic include:
Getting Started
How to Access NDIS Physiotherapy in Geelong
Accessing NDIS physiotherapy at our Geelong clinic is straightforward. The process depends on how your NDIS plan is managed.
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Am I Eligible for NDIS Physio?
To access NDIS-funded physiotherapy, you must be an active NDIS participant with funding approved under the Improved Daily Living or Capacity Building support categories. If your plan does not currently include physiotherapy funding and you believe it should, your support coordinator or LAC can assist you in requesting a plan review. Our team can provide supporting clinical documentation to assist a plan review request if required.
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What NDIS Funding Can Cover Physio?
Physiotherapy is most commonly funded under NDIS Capacity Building Improved Daily Living (formerly CB Daily Activities). Some physiotherapy-related services may also be funded under Core Supports if they are directly related to daily activities. The specific line items and support categories applicable to your situation depend on your individual plan — your support coordinator or plan manager can confirm what funding is available for physiotherapy under your current plan.
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Self-Managed, Plan-Managed & NDIA-Managed NDIS
We work with all three NDIS management types. Self-managed participants pay our standard rates and claim directly through the NDIS portal. Plan-managed participants receive a service agreement and invoices are sent directly to their plan manager for payment. NDIA-managed (agency-managed) participants have claims submitted by our clinic directly to the NDIS via the Provider Portal. In all cases, our team provides NDIS-compliant service agreements, progress notes and reporting.
WorkCover
WorkCover Physiotherapy Geelong
If you’ve been injured at work, accessing WorkCover-funded physiotherapy promptly is one of the most important factors in your recovery and safe return to work. As an approved WorkCover Victoria physiotherapy provider, our Geelong clinic can commence treatment as soon as your WorkCover claim is accepted and, in some cases, before formal claim acceptance under provisional liability provisions.
Our WorkCover physiotherapy service includes all standard physiotherapy assessment and treatment, the preparation of required WorkCover documentation and progress reports, communication with your insurer and claims manager, and the development of return-to-work programs coordinated with your employer and occupational health team. You should not have to manage insurer paperwork while recovering from a workplace injury — we handle it for you.
WorkCover Claims Process
How to Start a WorkCover Physio Claim
Starting WorkCover physiotherapy in Geelong is a straightforward process when you know the steps. Here is the general pathway:
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Report Your Injury
Notify your employer of the injury as soon as possible and complete an injury report form.
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See Your GP
Obtain a WorkCover medical certificate (Certificate of Capacity) from your GP stating your injury and any work restrictions.
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Lodge Your Claim
Your employer submits the claim to their WorkCover insurer. You will receive a claim number once accepted.
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Book Physiotherapy
Contact our Geelong clinic with your claim number. Treatment can begin immediately once the claim number is confirmed.
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Attend Regularly
Consistent attendance and active participation in your physiotherapy program is the most important factor in a successful WorkCover recovery.
Common WorkCover Questions
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What Injuries Does WorkCover Cover
WorkCover Victoria covers physiotherapy costs for injuries or conditions arising in the course of employment. This includes acute physical injuries (strains, sprains, fractures), repetitive strain injuries and occupational overuse syndromes, psychological injuries with physical components, and aggravations of pre-existing conditions caused by work. If you are unsure whether your injury qualifies, speak to your GP or contact our clinic for guidance on the claims process.
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Do I Need My Employer’s Approval?
You do not need your employer’s approval to receive WorkCover physiotherapy. Once your claim is accepted and a claim number is issued, you can attend physiotherapy as directed by your GP’s certificate. Your employer is responsible for lodging the initial claim, but the treatment decisions are between you, your GP and your physiotherapist. Our team handles all direct communication with the insurer on your behalf.
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How Long Can I Claim WorkCover Physio?
WorkCover physiotherapy can be claimed for as long as treatment is clinically necessary and approved by your treating GP and insurer. Treatment authorisations are typically issued in blocks and reviewed regularly. For significant injuries, physiotherapy may be funded for months or years. Our team provides regular progress reports and treatment plans to the insurer to support ongoing authorisation of physiotherapy services.
TAC
TAC Physiotherapy — Supporting Accident Victims
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) covers physiotherapy costs for injuries sustained in transport accidents on Victorian roads. As an accepted TAC provider, our clinic manages all TAC treatment authorisations, progress reporting and communication with the TAC on your behalf.
What Is a TAC Claim for Physio?
A TAC claim covers the cost of reasonable and necessary physiotherapy treatment for injuries sustained in a transport accident. TAC claims must be registered with the TAC — typically through your treating GP or by contacting the TAC directly after the accident. Once a TAC claim number is confirmed, our clinic can begin treatment immediately and bill the TAC directly for all covered physiotherapy services. You pay nothing for physiotherapy under an accepted TAC claim.
DVA
DVA Physiotherapy for Veterans
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) provides physiotherapy funding to eligible Australian veterans holding Gold or White health cards. Our Geelong clinic is registered as a DVA physiotherapy provider, accepting both Gold Card (all conditions covered) and White Card (service-related conditions covered) holders.
Veterans’ Health Card Entitlements for Physio
Gold Card holders can access treatment for any medical condition including musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain and post-surgical rehabilitation without a prior approval requirement. White Card holders can access physiotherapy for conditions accepted as related to their military service. In both cases, our clinic bills the DVA directly — there is no out-of-pocket cost for eligible veterans. Contact our reception team with your DVA health card details to arrange an appointment.
Medicare CDM
Medicare Chronic Disease Management Physiotherapy
Medicare does not directly cover standard physiotherapy consultations, but through the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) program, patients with an eligible chronic condition can access up to five Medicare-subsidised physiotherapy sessions per calendar year with a GP referral.
Can I Get a GP Referral for Medicare Physio?
Yes. If you have a chronic condition that has lasted or is expected to last six months or more, your GP can create a Chronic Disease Management plan and provide a referral for up to five Medicare-subsidised physiotherapy sessions per year. The Medicare rebate for physiotherapy under a CDM plan is currently $58.30 per session. You pay the difference between this rebate and our standard consultation fee. HICAPS allows the Medicare rebate to be claimed on the spot at our clinic. Speak to your GP to discuss whether a CDM plan is appropriate for your condition. Chronic back pain is one of the most common conditions treated under Medicare CDM. Learn more about our back pain physiotherapy services.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions — NDIS & WorkCover Physio Geelong
Can’t find your answer? Call our team — we’re happy to help before you book.
This information is general in nature and relates to the NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, DVA and Medicare frameworks as at the date of publication. Funding rules and entitlements may change — confirm current rates and eligibility with the relevant scheme before commencing treatment.
Book Your NDIS or WorkCover Physio Appointment
Same-week appointments available Monday to Saturday. Our team handles the paperwork so you can focus on your recovery.