NDIS Physiotherapy
What to Expect from NDIS Physiotherapy
Starting physiotherapy through the NDIS can feel like a lot to take in — funding categories, plan management, registered providers and price guides. This guide breaks down what NDIS physiotherapy is, who can access it, what it covers, and exactly what to expect from your first session onward, with a focus on in-home mobile physiotherapy here in Melbourne.
The basics
What is NDIS physiotherapy?
NDIS physiotherapy is funded physiotherapy delivered to participants whose plan includes support for improving physical function, mobility or independence. It sits under the Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living support category (or occasionally under Core Supports), and it can be delivered in a clinic, at home, or in the community.
For many NDIS participants in Melbourne, mobile NDIS physiotherapy — where the physiotherapist comes to your home — is the most practical option. There’s no transport to organise, no waiting rooms, and treatment happens in the environment where you actually live and move.
What’s included
What does NDIS
physiotherapy cover?
NDIS-funded physiotherapy can cover a wide range of conditions and goals, including:
Mobility & Walking
Improving mobility and walking function
Strength & Balance
Strength and balance training
Falls Prevention
Falls prevention programs
Neurological Rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation (stroke, Parkinson’s disease, MS, cerebral palsy)
Pain Management
Pain management
Post-Surgery Recovery
Post-surgery recovery
Equipment Assessments
Equipment assessments (for example, for wheelchairs or walking aids)
Tailored Exercise Programs
Exercise programs tailored to your NDIS goals
Linked to your goals
Your physiotherapist will work directly from the goals in your NDIS plan — so sessions are always purposeful and linked to what the scheme is funding.
Plan management
Plan managed vs self managed — what’s the difference?
How you access NDIS physiotherapy depends on how your plan is managed:
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Plan managed: Your plan manager handles payments. You choose your provider and they invoice your plan manager directly — no out-of-pocket cost to you.
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Self managed: You pay the provider and claim reimbursement from the NDIS portal yourself.
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NDIA managed: You must use a registered NDIS provider (like Khy Physio).
If you’re NDIA managed, it’s important to confirm your physiotherapist is a registered NDIS provider before booking.
Your sessions
What happens in an NDIS physiotherapy session?
Here’s what to expect when you start NDIS physiotherapy with a mobile provider.
Initial assessment (first session)
Your first session is an assessment. Your physiotherapist will:
- Review your NDIS goals and any relevant medical history
- Assess your current physical function, strength, balance and mobility
- Identify areas of focus and barriers to achieving your goals
- Discuss what a treatment plan might look like
For home visits, this all happens in your own space — which is often more revealing than a clinic, because your physio can see the stairs you navigate, the chair you sit in, and the distances you actually walk.
Follow-up sessions
Once your treatment plan is established, follow-up sessions typically involve:
- Targeted exercises based on your goals
- Hands-on treatment where appropriate (manual therapy, massage)
- Education on managing your condition day-to-day
- Progress review against your NDIS goals
Sessions are usually 45 to 60 minutes. Your physio will document progress and provide reports as needed for plan reviews.
Across Melbourne
Mobile NDIS physiotherapy in Melbourne
For many NDIS participants, getting to a clinic is the biggest barrier to accessing physiotherapy. Mobile NDIS physiotherapy removes that barrier entirely.
As a registered NDIS provider, Khy Physio delivers in-home physiotherapy across Melbourne’s eastern and western suburbs — with home visits right across our service area. We bring all the equipment needed to run effective sessions in your home, and we coordinate directly with your plan manager or support coordinator so you don’t have to manage the paperwork.
Our mobile service covers suburbs including Doncaster, Box Hill, Glen Waverley, Templestowe, Sunshine, Point Cook, Caroline Springs, Werribee, and many more.
Getting Started
How to get started
Ready to access NDIS physiotherapy? Here’s how to get started:
If you’d like to take that first step, our team is happy to talk through your plan, answer your questions, and arrange a home visit anywhere across our Melbourne service area — with evidence-based care delivered in the comfort of your own home. Make a referral or give us a call, and we’ll handle the rest.
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Check your plan — confirm physiotherapy funding is included under Capacity Building or Core Supports.
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Choose a registered provider — for NDIA managed plans, your provider must be NDIS registered.
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Make a referral — you (or your support coordinator) can contact us directly; no GP referral required.
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Book your initial assessment — we’ll confirm availability and arrange a home visit at a time that suits you.
Ready when you are
Let’s get you moving.
Book an appointment or call us — we’ll arrange a home visit that suits you, anywhere across Melbourne.