Funding & Rebates

Funding & rebate pathways at PhysMed

Many people access PhysMed through a funding or rebate pathway. Whether you're an NDIS participant, a DVA card holder, on a Medicare care plan, or recovering through Return to Work, we'll help you understand how it works and make getting started simple.

Many people come to PhysMed through a funding or rebate pathway rather than paying privately — and we want that to be straightforward. Whether you're an NDIS participant, a veteran with a DVA card, managing a chronic condition on a Medicare care plan, or recovering from a work injury through Return to Work, we'll help you understand how it works and what you need to get started. Across every pathway our approach is the same: physiotherapy, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and recovery through Club PhysMed, brought together to support both body and mind.

The pathways we support

  • NDIS — goal-focused physiotherapy and recovery for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants, built around your plan goals.
  • DVA — physiotherapy, acupuncture and Rejuvenation Room recovery for Department of Veterans' Affairs card holders.
  • Medicare care plans — physiotherapy under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, with bulk-billed 25-minute appointments.
  • Return to Work — whole-person recovery to support your return after a work injury.
  • Private health — claim physiotherapy (and acupuncture with many funds) on the spot with HICAPS.

Not sure where you fit?

Eligibility, referrals and approvals differ for each pathway, and the details can change over time — so the best first step is a quick conversation. Tell us your situation and we'll point you in the right direction, including what to ask your GP, the DVA, or your case manager. Book an appointment or call 0466 337 497 and we'll make it simple.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions, answered

Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist?

No — you can book physiotherapy privately in Australia without a GP referral. A referral is only needed when you access physiotherapy through Medicare, DVA, NDIS or Return to Work.

Can I claim physiotherapy on the spot?

Yes — if your private health policy includes physiotherapy extras, we process your claim on the spot via HICAPS, so you pay only the gap. What you get back depends on your fund and level of cover.

Areas we serve

Care for Unley & Adelaide's inner south

We look after clients from Unley and right across the inner south. Find your suburb:

Ready when you are

Take your health into your own hands

Book an appointment or drop in to PhysMed at 1/92 Unley Road, Unley SA 5061. We'll help you move well, recover faster and thrive.

Get in touch

Send us a message

Have a question or want to book? Send a message and we'll get back to you — or reach us directly.

Call or text:
0466 337 497
Visit:
1/92 Unley Road, Unley SA 5061

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