Department of Veteran Affairs

How We Can Help

We offer a variety of services that are beneficial to Veterans able to be funded through the Department of Veterans Affairs, those include:

• Physiotherapy
• Exercise Physiology
• Psychology
• Veterans Exercise Group

Please note that referrals for white card holders will need to be for specific, accepted conditions only. 

The Department of Veterans' Affairs will fund physiotherapy and exercise physiology services for eligible DVA members holding a DVA gold or white card. With DVA gold card holders, DVA will pay for physiotherapy or exercise physiology services to meet your clinical needs.  For DVA white card holders, DVA will pay for treatment for an accepted service-related condition.

Our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists can provide a range of treatments and equipment including:

• Exercise programs to improve movement and control
• Soft tissue massage to improve range of motion, joint flexibility and relieve pain
• Dry needling that can provide pain relief and restore movement
• Group classes including hydrotherapy 
• Aids and appliances

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy plays a pivotal role in helping injured veterans with the management of their injuries. Whether the injury is long-term or recent, physiotherapy assessment and treatment can help to achieve the specific goals set by each veteran. Physiotherapy aims to help achieve these goals through:

• Using manual therapy techniques to reduce pain and stiffness
• Help veterans understand more about the nature of their injury/condition
• Advise about self-management strategies (e.g, massage at home, ergonomic advice)
• Prescribe an individualized home exercise program focused on improving movement and function

By implementing the above strategies, physiotherapy aims to make rehabilitation specific for each veteran. Consequently, veterans may experience improvements in movement and strength, helping them to stay active in the community, improve quality of life and keep them doing what they love!

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology can play a significant role in helping veterans by addressing their unique physical and psychological needs. Veterans often face a range of health issues, including physical injuries, mental health challenges, and the transition to civilian life. Expertly prescribed exercise can:

• Increase your fitness and make you feel more energised
• Improve your strength and balance
• Support your mental health and reduce the symptoms of mental health conditions
• Help you maintain a healthy weight
• Prevent the development of a number of chronic conditions
• Chronic pain management
• Boost your self-confidence and concentration
• Help keep your brain active and healthy
• Get you out of the house and meet a new community of friends!

Veterans Exercise Class

Veterans often face a range of health issues, including physical injuries, mental health challenges, and the transition to civilian life. Register your interest for our Veterans exercise class and meet some like minded people while looking after your health.

DVA Groups Benefits:

• Increase your fitness and make you feel more energised
• Improve your strength and balance
• Improve mental wellbeing
• Help you maintain a healthy weight
• Prevention of chronic conditions
• Chronic pain management
• Grow your confidence and concentration
• Help keep your brain active and healthy
• Social interaction & have some fun!

A DVA referral from your doctor is required to see an Exercise Physiologist.

An initial assessment is required prior to joining the group class. 

Please note that referrals for white card holders will need to be for specific, accepted conditions only. 

Psychology

Clinical Psychologist Tony, will be joining our team and starting work on the 20th of August.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but online bookings are unavailable for psychology services. Please call us on 08 7325 6611 for all psychology enquiries. If you have a referral for psychology, please send it to reception@mylocalphysioplus.com.au and we will be in touch.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you.