Information for Referrers

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We accept referrals from Endocrinologists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioners and General Practitioners.

You can also refer YOURSELF! You do not have to be referred by a medical practitioner. As primary practitioners, we are happy to accept people keen to take positive action to improve their health status, which could be for a wide variety of reasons!

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS: if you would like printed material for your clinic, get in touch and we'll be happy to drop some around!

SELF-REFERRAL

HEALTH CONDITIONS

OSTEOPOROSIS & OSTEOPENIA
TYPE 2 DIABETES
MYOPENIA
OBESITY
WORK INJURIES
Other conditions, including General Health!

MEDICAL REFERRALS

SPECIALIST
- Endocrinology
- Orthopaedics
- Lifestyle Medicine
GENERAL PRACTICE
- via Chronic Disease Management Plan
- via Private referral

HEALTH FUND REFERRALS

Some Health Funds cover exercise programs
To claim, you'll need cover for Ex. Phys.
Not all policies cover extras
Talk to your fund to see if you are covered
NOTE: most funds 'refresh' each year, generally from January 1
We have HICAPs - just swipe your card!

REBATE INFORMATION

MEDICARE: For chronic diseases, like Osteopororis, your GP may provide you with access to rebates on up to 5 visits per year. These Medicare referrals can be used for INITIAL ASSESSMENTS and for ONE-ON-ONE FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS. Medicare referrals cannot be used for Group Sessions.

Allied Health Group Services for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (item number 81110), can be used for Initial consult OR 1:1 follow-up session (not both) and up to 8 group sessions (item number 81115). (Many GPs have not heard of this service - we suggest taking these numbers to them, if you have Type 2 Diabetes.)

PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS: if you are covered for extras including Exercise Physiology, you will be able claim for some of the fee for Initial, Follow-up and Group Sessions. Some funds (e.g. Phoenix Health Fund) will cover programs up to a certain number of attendances.

GROUP SESSIONS

We currently offer classes at Ettalong and Mingara. Contact us for times as these occasionally change.

Health Fund rebates apply to these group sessions, if you are covered for Extras including Exercise Physiology.

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Participant Experience

Participating in the strong bones program has made me more confident in my physical strength and more hopeful for the future as I age. It has given me consistency in my approach to living with osteoporosis and it ‘s encouraging to see improvement.

Bronwyn

Jan

It’s the first time that I’ve looked forward to doing exercise classes They are fun, inspiring and … good for me! It feels great knowing that I’m getting stronger. Jay is fabulous, caring, kind and knowledgeable I feel safe under his care and enjoy.

I feel very positive about attending the strong bones program. I enjoy being part of the group, being able to meet our own targets while all focusing on gaining strength and supporting each other. The program is a great motivator, highly recommend.

Gai