Medicare
Chronic Disease Management Plans (CDM)
Referral Document
If you’re living with a long‑term health condition, your GP may be able to refer you to Exercise Physiology under Medicare. This gives you up to five subsidized sessions each year, making it an affordable way to start moving toward better health.
My goal is to help you feel stronger, clearer, and more confident in your body — at a pace that feels right for you.
What Is a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan?
A CDM plan is a care plan your GP creates to help you manage an ongoing health condition. It usually includes:
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GP Management Plan (GPMP)
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Team Care Arrangements (TCA) if you need support from more than one health provider
These plans help coordinate your care and make sure you’re getting the right support at the right time.
Who Is Eligible?
A chronic condition is anything lasting six months or longer, such as:
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arthritis
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diabetes
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cardiovascular conditions
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osteoporosis
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chronic pain
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cancer
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neurological conditions
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long‑term fatigue
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many other ongoing health concerns
Your GP will decide whether you’re eligible based on your health history and needs.
What You Receive
If your GP prepares a GPMP + TCA, you may access Medicare‑subsidised Exercise Physiology sessions.
Pricing:
Fully Bulk billed - No out of pocket costs
Session Duration: 30 mins
How Exercise Physiology Can Help:
Together, we can work toward:
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improving strength, mobility, and function
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managing pain or fatigue
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building confidence with movement
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understanding your condition
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creating a safe, achievable program
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increasing independence and long‑term self‑management
Every program is tailored. We start with an educated best guess, see how your body responds, and adjust as we go.
✔️ Patient Checklist
If You’d Like to Use Medicare for Exercise Physiology:
1. Book a GP appointment
Ask whether a Chronic Disease Management Plan is appropriate for you.
2. Get your referral
Your GP will provide a referral specifically for Exercise Physiology.
3. Send your referral
Upload it through the link on my website, or bring it to your first session.
4. Book your appointment
Choose clinic, gym, or home visit — whatever feels right for you.
5. Attend your initial assessment
We’ll explore your goals, your current function, and what matters most to you.
Why Start With Medicare?
It’s a cost‑effective way to:
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get clear guidance
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understand your condition
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learn where to begin
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build confidence with movement
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see whether ongoing support would be helpful
If you’d like more frequent or longer‑term support, you can also explore private sessions (which may be claimable through private health insurance depending on your cover).