About our Blackburn service

Mobile Exercise Physiology in Blackburn

EastLink and the Eastern Freeway make Whitehorse a straightforward drive from our Dandenong North base. Our accredited exercise physiologist visits clients in Blackburn (3130), usually about 25 minutes from our Dandenong North base, so appointments are easy to fit in.

If you're coming home from Box Hill Hospital or the Peter James Centre, we can carry on your rehabilitation at home. We see adults and older people with disability, chronic conditions and falls risk and build programs around what they want to get back to doing.

Example: A 44-year-old NDIS participant in Blackburn with an acquired brain injury wants more energy through the week. Our EP combines supervised gym sessions with a short home routine and tracks fatigue alongside the OT.
Where we see you

Home, Gym, Pool or Park in Blackburn

Sessions can happen wherever suits you best: at home, at your local gym, in a park or by telehealth. For hydrotherapy, we use warm-water pools near Blackburn, including Aqualink Box Hill in Box Hill and Aqualink Nunawading in Nunawading.

NDIS exercise physiology
Support at Home
Medicare CDM programs
Hydrotherapy
Falls prevention
Strength & balance
Neurological rehab
Chronic disease management
Funding in Blackburn

NDIS, Support at Home and Medicare EP in Blackburn

  • NDIS: plan-managed and self-managed, usually from Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills. No referral needed. NDIS EP →
  • Support at Home: EP is a clinical support, so there's no client contribution. Aged care EP →
  • Medicare: with a GP Chronic Disease Management referral, your initial assessment is bulk-billed (a travel fee applies in Blackburn). A gap fee applies to later sessions.
  • Private health and self-funded: most extras policies cover EP. Check your level of cover with your health fund.
How it works

Getting Started in Blackburn

  • Contact us or complete the intake form. No referral is needed for NDIS or private clients.
  • We confirm your funding and book your first visit in Blackburn.
  • Your EP completes an initial assessment and sets goals with you.
  • Your program starts, with regular reviews and reports as needed.
Occupational therapy

Occupational Therapist in Blackburn

Exercare also provides mobile occupational therapy in Blackburn for NDIS participants and Support at Home clients, including functional capacity assessments, home modifications, assistive technology and daily living support. Our OT offers regular in-home therapy in Blackburn, so EP and OT can share goals and review progress together. More about occupational therapy in Blackburn →

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Blackburn

How far is Blackburn from Exercare?
Our exercise physiologist is based in Dandenong North, about 25 minutes from Blackburn. We come to you, so there's no travel for you.
Where can EP sessions happen in Blackburn?
At home, at your local gym, in a park or at a warm-water pool for hydrotherapy. Nearby warm-water pools include Aqualink Box Hill in Box Hill and Aqualink Nunawading in Nunawading. Telehealth is also available.
Do you accept NDIS funding in Blackburn?
Yes, plan-managed and self-managed. No referral is needed. EP is usually funded from Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living Skills (Category 15).
Can I use Support at Home for exercise physiology in Blackburn?
Yes. EP is a clinical support under Support at Home, so there's no client contribution. We work with your provider and send the reports they need.
Can I use a Medicare plan for EP in Blackburn?
Yes, with a GP Chronic Disease Management referral. Your initial assessment is bulk-billed, with a travel fee for Blackburn. A gap fee applies to later sessions.
Do you also offer OT in Blackburn?
Yes. Our occupational therapists visit Blackburn too. OT in Blackburn →

We also visit nearby Blackburn North, Nunawading, Blackburn South, Forest Hill and Box Hill.