Is physiotherapy covered by the NDIS?
Yes. Physiotherapy is commonly funded under the NDIS through Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living, for participants whose goals include improving movement, function and independence.
Physiotherapy can be accessed by self-managed, plan-managed and agency-managed participants, and delivered in the participant's own home.
Working toward functional goals
NDIS physiotherapy is centred on function — improving your ability to do the everyday things that matter to you. That might mean walking further, transferring more safely, building strength, managing pain or participating more fully in your community.
A physiotherapist assesses your current abilities and goals, then builds a program that steadily works toward greater capacity and independence, with regular review to track progress.
Reports and communication
Good NDIS physiotherapy is backed by clear documentation. Functional assessments and progress reports support plan reviews and funding requests, and give participants and their teams confidence that goals are being met.
For support coordinators and plan managers, reliable communication is essential — timely responses, easy referrals and reports that are genuinely useful.
How to get started
If you are an NDIS participant, family member or support coordinator, getting started is simple: contact a provider like Fletcher Physiotherapy, share the participant's goals and funding details, and arrange an initial home assessment.