FAQ
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM AN APPOINTMENT?
A standard appointment is 60 minutes in length. If your child has complex needs, your initial appointment may need to be longer. Your physio will talk to you about your child’s strengths and areas of need, current management, and what your goals might be. Assessment and intervention occur during play and age appropriate activities, with the focus being on engaging your child and identifying ways to incorporate physiotherapy strategies into their everyday life. Physio should be fun and meaningful, and focus on helping your child successfully participate in home, sport and school. The goal of any physiotherapy appointment is to give your family the skills to successfully manage your child’s condition at home. Intervention may include: report writing and assessment, communication with other members of your health team, contact with daycare or school supports, equipment trial and prescription, developing a home program, training up other care givers, and hands on therapy.
WHERE DO YOU OPERATE? WHEN ARE YOU AVAILABLE?
Appointments are conducted in a child's natural setting. This is usually the family home, but can also include daycare, a local playground or other community setting. Travel is charged based on distance from Birkdale, 4159. We primarily service suburbs within 30 mins drive, which covers areas of the Redlands and South-East Brisbane.
CAN I USE MY NDIS FUNDING? CAN I CLAIM A REBATE FROM MEDICARE OR MY PRIVATE HEALTH FUND? DO I NEED A REFERRAL?
We support many families on self or plan managed NDIS plans. We are not a NDIS-registered provider, and are unable to support NDIA managed families. If you have ancillary ("Extras") cover, you will be able to submit your invoice to your Private Health fund for a rebate (HICAPS codes 500/505). Patient's with a Chronic Disease Management Plan from their GP may attract a medicare rebate by submitting their invoice to medicare.
You do not need a referral to access physiotherapy services.
HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
Appointments can be made by contacting casey@playstrongphysiotherapy.com.au