Funding

Medicare Physiotherapy in West End, Brisbane

With a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan you can claim a Medicare rebate on physiotherapy and exercise physiology at Forge West End.

A GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP, previously called a GP Management Plan) lets eligible patients claim Medicare rebates on allied health care — including physiotherapy and exercise physiology — for conditions that have been present for six months or longer.

What the plan actually is

Your GP writes it. They set health goals, review your treatment and coordinate care with the health professionals involved. In some cases they will also create a Team Care Arrangement. The number of Medicare-rebated allied health sessions is limited per calendar year, and your GP confirms what applies to you.

The item numbers

Medicare physiotherapy is item 10960. Medicare exercise physiology is item 10953. Your referral needs to name which one you are being referred for — if you are not sure which suits you, the comparison below should help, or just call us.

How to claim

Four steps from GP to rebate

  1. Book a GP appointment

    Ask whether you are eligible for a GPCCMP. Your condition generally needs to have been present for six months or longer.

  2. Ask for the right paperwork

    You need a copy of the plan and a referral for physiotherapy or exercise physiology. Email both to info@forgewestend.com.au or bring them to your first appointment at Unit 4, 249 Montague Road.

  3. Book with us

    Online or by phone — tell us you are coming under Medicare so we can tell you exactly what to bring.

  4. Pay, then receive the rebate

    We do not bulk bill. You pay the fee in full on the day by EFTPOS, and Medicare returns the rebate directly to your bank account, electronically or through HICAPS. Fees are on the pricing page.

Which service

Physiotherapy or exercise physiology?

Both are claimable under a plan. They do different jobs.

Choose physiotherapy (10960) if you want

Pain relief and symptom management · rehabilitation of a specific injury such as back, neck, shoulder or hip · hands-on treatment combined with prescribed exercise · better mobility and function. See physiotherapy.

Choose exercise physiology (10953) if you want

To build strength and conditioning safely · long-term management of a chronic condition · a structured exercise program rather than hands-on treatment · support with metabolic or cardiovascular health. See exercise physiology.

Where to find us

On Montague Road, in the middle of West End

Unit 4, 249 Montague Road — a short run from South Brisbane, Highgate Hill, Dutton Park, Woolloongabba and South Bank, and from the CBD across the river.

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Can’t get to the clinic? We also offer physiotherapy home visits across the same area, with travel included in the fee.

Ready to move better?

Book your assessment at Forge West End and start a plan built around your goals — not a generic exercise sheet.

Unit 4, 249 Montague Road, West End QLD 4101 · No referral needed for a private appointment · HICAPS on site