If you are an eligible DVA card holder, My Local Physio Plus directly bills DVA for services. You will not need to pay a gap payment for your DVA physiotherapy or exercise physiology service.
The Department of Veterans' Affairs will fund physiotherapy and exercise physiology services for eligible DVA members holding a DVA gold or white card. With DVA gold card holders, DVA will pay for physiotherapy or exercise physiology services to meet your clinical needs. For DVA white card holders, DVA will pay for treatment for a accepted service-related condition.
Our physiotherapists and exercise physiologists can provide a range of treatments and equipment including:
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy plays a pivotal role in helping injured veterans with the management of their injuries. Whether the injury is long-term or recent, physiotherapy assessment and treatment can help to achieve the specific goals set by each veteran. Physiotherapy aims to help achieve these goals through:
By implementing the above strategies, physiotherapy aims to make rehabilitation specific for each veteran. Consequently, veterans may experience improvements in movement and strength, helping them to stay active in the community, improve quality of life and keep them doing what they love!
Exercise Physiology
Exercise physiology can play a significant role in helping veterans by addressing their unique physical and psychological needs. Veterans often face a range of health challenges, including physical injuries, mental health issues, and the transition to civilian life. Expertly prescribed exercise can:
For DVA physiotherapy and exercise physiology, you will need a referral to come and see us. Eligible clients need a referral through their General Practitioner, medical specialist, treating doctor in hospital, hospital discharge planner, or another physiotherapist or exercise physiologist with a current referral.
If you are an eligible DVA card holder, My Local Physio Plus directly bills DVA for services. You will not need to pay a gap payment for your DVA physiotherapy or exercise physiology service.
For your first DVA physiotherapy or exercise physiology appointment we will require: