NDIS Exercise Physiology Funding

Access clinically-led Exercise Physiology with eligible funding support

NDIS Exercise Physiology funding may be available for eligible participants where exercise-based support is considered reasonable and necessary to improve functional capacity, independence, or daily living outcomes.

This page outlines how NDIS funding can be used to access Exercise Physiology services at Healthsmart Exercise Physiology, including eligibility considerations and referral pathways. It does not replace individual plan advice or NDIS decision-making.

How NDIS Exercise Physiology Funding Works

The NDIS is administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and provides individualised funding to eligible participants based on their approved plan.

Exercise Physiology services may be funded when they align with a participant’s stated goals and are included within relevant budget categories, commonly under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living. Supports must be considered reasonable and necessary and are subject to plan approval and available funding.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are an approved NDIS participant
  • Exercise Physiology is included in your NDIS plan, or considered relevant to your goals
  • Funding is available within the appropriate budget category
  • Services are delivered in line with NDIS guidelines and plan management arrangements

What Exercise Physiology Can Address Under This Funding

Under NDIS funding, Exercise Physiology may support participants with functional limitations related to physical, neurological, or complex support needs, where exercise-based intervention aligns with approved plan goals.

What’s Included in Your Sessions

  • Initial assessment and functional review
  • Individualised exercise program development
  • Supervised exercise sessions
  • Ongoing progress reviews and outcome monitoring
  • Communication with support coordinators and other approved referrers, where appropriate

Session Limits, Gap Fees & Billing

Session numbers, duration, and frequency are determined by your individual NDIS plan and available funding. Limits vary between participants and plans.

All billing is completed in line with NDIS pricing arrangements and agreed service agreements.

Referral & Booking Process

  1. Confirm your NDIS plan includes funding relevant to Exercise Physiology (see NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits).

  2. Identify your plan management type (self-managed, plan-managed, or NDIA-managed)

  3. Contact Healthsmart Exercise Physiology to discuss suitability and availability

  4. Provide your NDIS plan details or service agreement where required

  5. Schedule your initial assessment and commence sessions as approved

NDIS Exercise Physiology services are delivered in accordance with the participant’s approved plan, funding category, and service agreement. Access to supports depends on individual circumstances, plan inclusions, and remaining funding. Healthsmart Exercise Physiology works within NDIS guidelines and does not influence plan approvals, funding decisions, or eligibility determinations made by the NDIA.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. A GP referral is not required; however, Exercise Physiology must align with your NDIS plan and goals.

Exercise Physiology is commonly funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living, subject to plan approval.

Yes. Sessions may be delivered in-home, in the community, or in a clinic setting where appropriate and approved.

Yes. Service availability depends on plan management type and individual arrangements.  As a registered NDIS provider we are able to work with plan-managed, self-managed and agency-managed participants.

Session numbers depend on your approved NDIS plan, goals, and remaining funding. This varies based on individual NDIS plans and funding.

Where appropriate, communication can occur with support coordinators and other approved providers.