Home physiotherapy providers in Australia

Get Back to Your Best with Physiotherapy at Home in Australia

When pain, injury, or a chronic condition makes it difficult to move, it can feel like your world is shrinking. The thought of travelling to a clinic for physiotherapy can be overwhelming, especially when you’re already in pain or recovering from surgery. You need expert care that is convenient, comfortable, and built around your real-life environment.

That feeling is completely valid. Through Carevo, you can find professional, compassionate physiotherapy services delivered directly to your Australia home. 507 physiotherapists are listed on Carevo, drawn from the 7,072 providers across the allied health category. Qualified physiotherapists in the network work with you in your own space to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you regain your confidence and independence.

Good Support Goes Beyond a List of Exercises

Are you worried about:

• Worsening pain or mobility? The fear that you won’t be able to get back to the activities you love.
• The hassle of clinic appointments? The stress and fatigue of travelling when you’re already feeling unwell.
• Finding a reliable therapist? The concern of finding a professional who is not only an expert but also trustworthy and consistent.
• Applying your exercises at home? The uncertainty of whether you’re performing your exercises correctly and safely in your own environment.

Physiotherapists through Carevo solve these worries, providing expert clinical care that is built around your life and your goals.

How In-Home Physio Services Help You Recover

Australia physiotherapists through Carevo provide hands-on, one-on-one therapy and build a personalised plan to get you back on your feet.

Practical, Effective Treatment for a Range of Conditions

• Pain Management: Using proven techniques to reduce and manage chronic pain from conditions like arthritis or back pain.
• Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Expert guidance to help you recover safely and effectively after joint replacements or other surgeries.
• Fall Prevention & Balance Training: A full assessment of your home and personalised exercises to improve your stability and reduce your risk of falls.
• Mobility & Strength Training: Building your strength and improving your ability to walk and move around your home and community with confidence.
• Neurological Rehabilitation: Specialised support for those recovering from a stroke or managing conditions like Parkinson’s disease.

The Advantage of In-Home Care

Because your physio works with you in your own home, they can tailor every exercise and recommendation to your specific environment. They help you practise using your own stairs, getting out of your own bed, and moving safely through your own kitchen, which makes your recovery more practical and effective.

Conditions Physiotherapy Supports at Home in Australia

Physiotherapists through Carevo work with people across a wide range of diagnoses. Common conditions include:

• Stroke and acquired brain injury: Retraining movement, balance, and coordination after neurological damage.
• Parkinson’s disease: Maintaining mobility, reducing rigidity, and preventing falls through targeted exercise programs.
• Multiple sclerosis: Managing fatigue, spasticity, and mobility changes as the condition progresses.
• Post-surgical rehabilitation: Recovery after hip replacements, knee replacements, rotator cuff repairs, spinal surgery, and cardiac procedures.
• Spinal cord injury: Functional movement, transfer training, and wheelchair positioning.
• Chronic back and neck pain: Hands-on treatment combined with self-management strategies and exercise prescription.
• Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: Joint protection, pain management, and maintaining function.
• Osteoporosis and fracture risk: Bone-loading exercise programs and falls prevention strategies.
• COPD and respiratory conditions: Breathing techniques, pulmonary rehabilitation, and activity tolerance.
• Falls and balance disorders: Home hazard assessment combined with strength and balance training.
• Cerebral palsy: Tone management, movement facilitation, and postural support.
• Cancer rehabilitation: Managing fatigue, deconditioning, and lymphoedema post-treatment.

If your condition is not listed here, contact a provider through Carevo. Physiotherapists assess each person individually and can support many conditions beyond this list.

NDIS Support Items for Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy for NDIS participants is funded under the Therapeutic Supports registration group (0128). The primary support items are:

NDIS Code	Description	Unit	National Price Limit
01_721_0128_1_3	Assessment, recommendation, therapy or training - Physiotherapist	Hour	$183.99
15_055_0128_1_3	Assessment, recommendation, therapy or training - Physiotherapist (Improved Daily Living)	Hour	$183.99
01_799_0128_1_1	Provider travel - non-labour costs	Each	Quote

Under the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, provider travel, non-face-to-face work, and NDIA-requested reports are claimed as separate line items rather than being built into the hourly session rate. Provider travel is charged at 50% of the service rate. Your provider will set this out in your service agreement.

The $183.99/hour figure is a single national price limit applying across standard areas (MMM 1-5), effective 1 July 2026 under the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27. State-based price variation for therapy supports no longer applies. Higher limits apply in remote areas ($257.59/hour) and very remote areas ($275.99/hour). Self-managed participants can negotiate rates directly with providers.

Physiotherapy also appears under Improved Health and Wellbeing (Support Category 12) for exercise physiology-adjacent services and Improved Living Arrangements where functional capacity is relevant.

For NDIS participants who need a broad therapy assessment, see Functional Capacity Assessments.

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The Clinic Comes to You

Physiotherapists are fully equipped with portable tools and devices to provide effective, hands-on treatment in the comfort of your home.

Qualified Professionals

Physiotherapists must be registered with AHPRA to practise in Australia, and you can verify any practitioner’s registration on the AHPRA public register. Ask each provider about their qualifications and their experience in home-based rehabilitation and aged care.

Coordinated Care

Physiotherapists work closely with your GP, surgeon, or other specialists so your physiotherapy plan is a core part of your overall care. They also work with occupational therapy and exercise physiology providers where a multidisciplinary approach suits your goals. See all allied health disciplines available through Carevo.

How to Access Home Physiotherapy in Australia

NDIS Pathway

1. Confirm your budget: Physiotherapy is funded under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living in most plans. Check your plan document or ask your support coordinator which budget category covers therapy.
2. Self-managed and plan-managed participants: Contact providers through Carevo directly. You can work with any qualified physiotherapist, registered or unregistered with the NDIS.
3. Agency-managed participants: You need an NDIS-registered provider. Filter by registration status when browsing Carevo.
4. Initial assessment: Your first visit involves a full assessment of your condition, goals, and home environment. The physiotherapist will propose a treatment plan and session frequency.
5. Ongoing sessions: Most clients start with weekly or fortnightly sessions, reducing frequency as goals are achieved. Your plan review will include a physiotherapy progress report.
6. Plan review support: Providers through Carevo can supply functional reports and goal progress documentation to support your next NDIS plan review.

Support at Home Pathway

1. Contact My Aged Care: Call 1800 200 422 or visit the My Aged Care website to apply for an aged care assessment. If you do not already receive aged care support, you will need an assessment (a comprehensive assessment for higher-needs support) to access Support at Home services.
2. Speak to your provider: Physiotherapy is a clinical care service under Support at Home and is fully government funded with no out-of-pocket cost. Your provider includes it in your support plan.
3. Choose a provider: Use Carevo to compare physiotherapists in Australia. Contact shortlisted providers to discuss availability, experience, and fees.
4. Sign a service agreement: Your physiotherapist will provide a service agreement before sessions begin.
5. Begin sessions: Home visits are typically available within one to three weeks.

Making Funding Simple

Providers through Carevo are experienced with the funding options for in-home physiotherapy.

• Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages): Physiotherapy is available under the Support at Home program to improve your strength, mobility, and independence.
• NDIS Plans: Physiotherapy is funded under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living or Improved Health and Wellbeing.
• Private Funding & Other Sources: Providers also support clients using Medicare plans (with a GP referral), DVA funding, and private health insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during the first home physiotherapy visit? Your physiotherapist will assess your physical abilities, pain levels, and home environment. They will listen to your goals and then work with you to build a personalised treatment plan with clear, achievable steps.

Is at-home physiotherapy as effective as going to a clinic? For many people, it’s even more effective. Treating you in your own environment allows your physio to tailor rehabilitation to your real-world challenges, which can lead to faster, more meaningful results.

How often will the physiotherapist visit? This depends entirely on your needs and goals. Your physiotherapist will recommend a schedule after your initial assessment, which could range from multiple times a week during an initial recovery period to fortnightly or monthly for ongoing maintenance.

Do I need a GP referral to see a home physiotherapist? For NDIS and private physiotherapy, no referral is needed. For Medicare-funded visits under a Chronic Disease Management plan, your GP must provide a referral and care plan. Some private health insurance funds also require a referral. Contact your insurer or plan manager to confirm.

Can a physiotherapist help if I have dementia or cognitive impairment? Yes. Physiotherapists through Carevo have experience working with people who have dementia and other cognitive conditions. Sessions are adapted to the person’s communication and comprehension needs. Carers and family members are often included to support consistency between visits.

What should I have ready for the first visit? Have any relevant medical reports, imaging results (X-rays, MRI), and your NDIS plan or Support at Home documentation available if applicable. Clear a space in the room where you spend most time so the physiotherapist can assess your movement. Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the area being treated.

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