Yes, in most cases. Here is how it actually works, in plain terms.
Which part of your plan pays for it
Physiotherapy is generally funded under Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living. That category covers therapies that build your capacity to do things, which is exactly what neurological physiotherapy does.
It is not funded under Core supports, which cover daily activities and assistance, and it is not Capital, which covers equipment. If your plan has Improved Daily Living funding, physiotherapy usually fits.
The test the NDIS applies
Funding has to be reasonable and necessary, which practically means related to your disability, likely to be effective, representing value for money, and helping you pursue your stated goals.
That last part matters more than people realise. The plan goals drive everything, so goals that are specific and functional are much easier to fund therapy against than vague ones.
“Improve my mobility” is a weak goal. “Walk to my local shops independently” and “transfer in and out of the car without assistance” are strong ones, because progress against them is demonstrable at review.
If your goals are vague, raise it at your next planning meeting.
Self managed, plan managed and agency managed
Self managed. You receive funds and pay providers directly, then claim. Most flexibility, including using unregistered providers, and the most administration.
Plan managed. A plan manager pays invoices on your behalf from your funding. Nearly the flexibility of self management with far less paperwork. The most common arrangement.
Agency managed. The NDIA pays providers directly and you can only use registered providers.
We are a registered NDIS provider, which means we can work with all three.
What a service agreement is
A written agreement between you and us setting out what we will deliver, how often, what it costs, how cancellations work, and how either party ends it.
It is a requirement for agency managed participants and good practice for everyone. Read it before signing, particularly the cancellation terms, and ask about anything that is not clear.
What it costs
Physiotherapy under NDIS is charged according to the NDIS Price Guide, which sets maximum hourly rates for therapy supports. Travel for home visits may be claimable depending on your plan and where you live.
We will tell you what a session costs and what will be claimed before we start.
Preparing for plan review
This is where people most often lose funding they need, and it is avoidable.
Progress needs to be documented against your goals. We provide reports for plan review showing what has been worked on, what has changed, and what is recommended next.
Two points worth understanding. If you have made good progress, that does not mean therapy should stop. It often means it is working. And for progressive conditions, maintaining function is a legitimate and fundable outcome. Not declining is a result.
Ask your therapist for a report well before your review rather than the week of it.
If physiotherapy is not currently in your plan
Raise it at your next planning meeting or request a plan variation. A report from a physiotherapist setting out what is recommended, why, and how it relates to your goals is the most useful thing you can bring. We can provide that.
How to start with us
Call 08 8331 2700 with your plan details and how it is managed. We will confirm whether physiotherapy is fundable under your plan, book an assessment, set goals tied to your plan goals, and put a service agreement in place.
If you are unsure about any of it, ask. We have this conversation often and there is no cost to asking.
