Exercare Blog

Practical OT strategies for fatigue from MS, brain injury and chronic illness, using the 4 Ps of energy conservation.

A room-by-room checklist of what occupational therapists look for and when to book an OT home assessment.

How OT assessments support NDIS SIL, ILO and SDA requests and how to prepare.

The rules for driving after a stroke or brain injury in Victoria and how an OT driving assessment works.

Messy, slow or painful handwriting? The skills behind it, warning signs and how a paediatric OT helps.

What a sensory diet is, example activities for seekers and avoiders and how an OT builds one for your child.

Why toilet training can take longer for kids with autism or delays and practical OT strategies that help.

The skills that matter for starting prep in Victoria and how OT helps your child get ready.

Meltdowns and tantrums look alike but need different responses. How to tell them apart and what helps.

New suffix codes, 2026–27 price limits and what changes on your invoices: a plain-English guide to the NDIS therapy item code changes.

After a brain injury, fitness, fatigue and memory all interact. How OT and EP work together to rebuild independence.

SCI exercise guidelines, shoulder protection, wheelchairs, home modifications and driving: how OT and EP support life after spinal cord injury.

Practical, fun therapy that builds daily living skills and fitness for people with intellectual disability or Down syndrome.

Diagnosed before 65? How OT and exercise physiology help people stay independent at home and support their families.

Is exercise safe with MND? How OT and EP keep people comfortable, safe and active as needs change.

How to exercise safely with muscular dystrophy and how OT saves energy for what matters.

Prosthetic walking takes more energy. How EP builds fitness and OT sets up home, car and daily life after amputation.

Routine, physical health and connection: how OT and EP support recovery from serious mental illness.

Grab rails, ramps, wheelchairs, communication devices — how OT assessments for home modifications and assistive technology work and how each is funded under the NDIS.

What a sensory processing assessment involves, what ongoing OT support looks like and how it's funded for autistic NDIS participants.

A practical reference for case managers, WorkSafe agents and treating GPs on AHRMP timing, fee schedule billing and what to expect when referring a client to exercise physiology.

Manual handling and physically demanding shifts make support work a high-risk occupation. Learn why, the most common injuries and how exercise physiology supports recovery and return to work.

Support at Home replaced Home Care Packages in November 2025. Exercise physiology sits under Clinical Supports, fully funded with no out-of-pocket cost. Learn what's covered and how to get started.

Your plan review is one of the most important moments in your NDIS journey. Learn how your exercise physiologist can help you prepare and make the strongest case for your next plan.

Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety — but requires careful graded exposure for people with panic disorder. Learn how an EP designs safe, effective programs.

Not sure what to expect from your first appointment? A clear walkthrough of exactly what happens — from the initial conversation to your assessment and what comes next.

Both help you exercise — but qualifications, scope of practice and funding eligibility differ significantly. Learn which is right for your situation.

Warm water dramatically reduces joint load and eases stiffness, making movement accessible again for people with arthritis. Learn what a hydrotherapy session looks like.

Exercise is as effective as some medications for improving blood glucose control. Learn what a clinical exercise program for type 2 diabetes looks like and how to access Medicare-funded sessions.

Exercise physiology supports children and adults with ASD to improve motor skills, sensory regulation, fitness and community participation — all fundable under the NDIS.

Exercise physiology rebuilds the strength, endurance and function needed to return to work safely after a work-related injury. Learn how WorkSafe funding works and how to get started.

Graded, supervised exercise is one of the most effective treatments for chronic pain — reducing intensity, improving function and quality of life. Learn what a chronic pain EP program looks like.

Exercise is a first-line treatment for depression and anxiety, with effect sizes comparable to medication. Learn how exercise physiology supports mental health under the NDIS and Medicare.

Exercise physiology helps children and adults with CP improve strength, fitness, mobility and independence — preventing the secondary effects of reduced physical activity over time.

Exercise reduces MS fatigue, improves walking and balance and supports cognitive function. Learn what an MS-specific exercise program looks like and how to access NDIS and Medicare funding.

Progressive resistance training maintains bone density and reduces falls risk — the two most important factors in fracture prevention. Learn what a safe, effective osteoporosis program looks like.

Not all exercise physiologists are the same. A practical guide to qualifications, NDIS registration, mobile vs clinic, questions to ask and how to find the right EP for your situation.

Exercise reduces the risk of a second cardiac event by up to 25% and is a cornerstone of cardiac rehabilitation. Learn how EP is funded through Medicare, aged care and private health.

Exercise is the most evidence-backed non-pharmacological intervention for Parkinson's — improving balance, gait, strength and quality of life in ways medication alone cannot achieve.

The first 12 months post-stroke are when rehabilitation has the greatest impact. Learn what an EP program looks like at each stage and how to access it through NDIS, Medicare and aged care.

An FCA is one of the most important documents in the NDIS process. Learn what it involves, who conducts it, when you need one and how Exercare OT can help.

New to NDIS exercise physiology? This guide walks you through every step — from checking your plan funding to your first assessment, ongoing sessions and plan review reporting.

OT is one of the most widely funded NDIS services — but many participants aren't sure what an OT actually does. Covers assessments, treatment, funding categories and who benefits most.

EP and OT are two of the most powerful allied health combinations under the NDIS. When coordinated well, participants achieve goals faster and get more value from their plan.

Many people search for a physio when an exercise physiologist is actually what they need. Learn the difference, when to choose which and how funding compares under NDIS and Medicare.

How to access hydrotherapy in south-east and eastern Melbourne under NDIS, aged care and Medicare. What aquatic exercise physiology involves, who benefits and how to get started.

Your GP can refer you to an exercise physiologist under Medicare's Chronic Disease Management plan. Learn how many sessions you get, what conditions qualify and how bulk billing works.

A practical guide covering funding categories, referral process, progress reporting and provider selection — written specifically for support coordinators and plan managers.

A practical home exercise program for older adults targeting balance, lower limb strength and gait — designed by an accredited exercise physiologist with specific exercises, sets and reps.

Exercise physiology is a funded NDIS support under Capacity Building. Which support category applies, what plan types are accepted and how do you get started? This guide covers everything.

One in three Australians aged 65+ falls each year — but falls are largely preventable. Here are 7 evidence-based exercises your exercise physiologist might prescribe.