For referrers

Refer a client for physio at home.

Physiotherapy in the home, with a clear plan, measurable goals and updates back to the referring team.

Taking new clients now · first visits usually within 4 days

Make a referral

Refer in two minutes. We'll take it from there.

About you

For example, GP, Carina Medical Centre.

The assessment summary comes here.

Needed to bill Medicare and DVA.

Your client

Theirs, or their contact person.

Carer or next of kin (optional)

For example, daughter.

Client's GP (if you're not the GP)
Funding

NDIS number, DVA file number and card colour, Support at Home level and purchase order, claim number or similar.

Diagnosis, what the client wants to achieve, precautions, and anything we should know before visiting, such as stairs, pets or a key safe.

How soon?

Referral letter, care plan or discharge summary. PDF, Word or photos, up to 6 files and 20 MB in total. Add them one at a time or together.

How we look after health information: privacy policy.

What you receive

  • Same-day contact with your client
  • An initial assessment summary after the first visit
  • Progress reports at plan review, and a discharge summary

Other ways to refer

Online form
On this page, with document upload
Email
referrals@cortisphysio.com.au
Phone
0401 620 668

Funding we work with

NDIS
Self-managed and plan-managed participants, at NDIS price limits.
Support at Home
Usually referred by the client's care partner (case manager). Billed to the provider at the agreed rate, with the purchase order or service request number.
DVA
Gold Card, or White Card for accepted conditions, with a referral from their GP, surgeon or hospital team. Nothing for the veteran to pay.
GP care plan (Medicare)
GP chronic condition management plan referrals. They don't need to name us, and they last 18 months.
Private
No referral needed. Health fund rebates are claimed on the spot.
WorkCover or CTP
Once the claim is approved. Include the claim number.
Call 0401 620 668