NDIS physiotherapy Melbourne supports people with disability to improve movement, independence, and everyday function through funded physiotherapy services. Many participants and families search for clear answers about eligibility, supported conditions, assessments, referrals, and funding because NDIS rules and plan requirements can feel confusing at first.
At Roaming Therapy, we provide mobile and community-based NDIS physiotherapy services across Melbourne, supporting children and adults to achieve meaningful, goal-focused outcomes in their own environments. If you’re new to the NDIS, our Essential Guide to NDIS Physiotherapy offers a helpful overview of how physiotherapy works under the scheme.
NDIS physiotherapy provides funded physiotherapy care for people with disability whose condition affects mobility, balance, posture, or physical function.
NDIS physiotherapy services focus on:
At Roaming Therapy, our NDIS physiotherapists deliver goal-based care aligned with each participant’s NDIS plan. Therapy can be provided in your home, in the community, or via telehealth, ensuring support fits your lifestyle rather than the other way around. This flexible approach is especially valuable for participants who find clinic access challenging.
To access NDIS physiotherapy in Melbourne, participants must meet both NDIS access requirements and therapy funding requirements.
You may be eligible for NDIS physiotherapy if:
According to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), physiotherapy must be reasonable and necessary and directly related to the functional impact of a person’s disability. Evidence from a GP or allied health professional is usually required to show how physiotherapy supports independence and participation.
If you want a more detailed breakdown, our article Who qualifies for NDIS-funded physiotherapy explains eligibility requirements in greater depth.
Roaming Therapy works closely with participants, families, and support coordinators to ensure physiotherapy is clearly linked to NDIS goals and documented appropriately.
Children and adults can access NDIS physiotherapy for disabled people if they meet NDIS eligibility requirements and physiotherapy is linked to functional goals.
To be eligible, participants must:
NDIS physiotherapy eligibility applies across Australia, including Victoria and South Australia. Participants outside Melbourne can also check whether they meet requirements using our NDIS physiotherapy eligibility checklist for Adelaide
NDIS physiotherapy services support a wide range of physical, neurological, and developmental conditions that affect movement and functional capacity.
Common conditions supported include:
For a more detailed explanation of what conditions NDIS physiotherapy in Melbourne can support, including practical therapy goals, visit our dedicated resource on NDIS-supported conditions.
You can also learn how physiotherapy improves independence and function in our guide on physiotherapy for disabled people and how Roaming Therapy can help.
NDIS funding covers physiotherapy when it is included in a participant’s plan and meets NDIA requirements.
NDIS physiotherapy Melbourne funding may include:
Funding levels depend on individual goals, needs, and supporting evidence. Roaming Therapy helps participants understand how their physiotherapy funding works and ensures services are delivered in line with their approved NDIS supports.
Yes. NDIS physiotherapy assessments are commonly funded when they are required to understand functional abilities or measure progress. Initial evidence often comes from GPs/allied health pre-funding.
Assessments may include:
At Roaming Therapy, assessments are outcome-focused and aligned with NDIA reporting requirements. These reports help demonstrate progress, support plan reviews, and ensure ongoing physiotherapy funding is justified.
A referral is not usually required to begin NDIS physiotherapy in Melbourne once physiotherapy is included in your NDIS plan.
However, reports from a GP, paediatrician, or allied health professional are often needed:
Roaming Therapy can review your NDIS plan and confirm whether physiotherapy supports are funded and ready to use.
Yes. The NDIS gives participants choice and control over who provides their NDIS physiotherapy services, depending on how their plan is managed.
You can choose Roaming Therapy as your provider if you are:
If you’re unsure which option applies to you, our comparison guide on self-managed vs plan-managed NDIS physiotherapy explains how management types affect provider choice.
Yes. NDIS physiotherapy in Melbourne may include funding for in-home physiotherapy visits and physiotherapy input into equipment recommendations.
NDIS physiotherapy may cover:
While physiotherapists can assess and recommend equipment, the equipment itself is usually funded under a separate NDIS support category. Roaming Therapy provides mobile physiotherapy across Melbourne, ensuring participants receive care in the environment where it makes the biggest difference.
Roaming Therapy provides mobile NDIS physiotherapy services across Melbourne, supporting participants in their homes and local communities.
We support participants across suburbs including:
If you’re specifically looking for a provider in the inner city, our guide to finding the right physio in North Melbourne using your NDIS plan may help.
Roaming Therapy also delivers NDIS physiotherapy services in Adelaide, supporting participants who need flexible, community-based physiotherapy outside Melbourne.
NDIS physiotherapy in Melbourne supports people with disability to improve movement, independence, and quality of life when therapy is clearly linked to NDIS goals. By understanding eligibility criteria, supported conditions, funding, assessments, referrals, and service options, participants can make informed decisions and get the most from their NDIS plan.
Roaming Therapy provides experienced, mobile NDIS physiotherapy across Melbourne and Adelaide, delivering goal-focused care where it matters most.
Not sure if you’re eligible for NDIS physiotherapy in Adelaide? This quick checklist breaks down what participants need to qualify, what funding categories may apply, and what documents can help. Save time and get clarity before your next plan review. Read the full guide now.
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