Physiotherapy · Austral NSW 2179
Physiotherapy in Austral
HealthPlex provides physiotherapy in Austral from consulting rooms co-located with Austral Medical Centre at 8 Landaise Road. Our AHPRA-registered physiotherapists treat back, neck and joint pain, workplace and sporting injuries and rehabilitation after surgery, and deliver treatment under NSW workers compensation and CTP Green Slip claims. If you are looking for a physio in Austral, book online or call 02 9072 9921.
The rooms serve Austral, Leppington, Rossmore, Denham Court and Middleton Grange, so assessment, treatment and follow-up can happen locally. If your GP practises at Austral Medical Centre, a Chronic Condition Management Plan or an imaging referral can be arranged at the same address as your treatment.
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Austral Medical Centre
8 Landaise Rd
Austral NSW 2179
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
What physiotherapy at Austral treats
Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of pain and injury affecting muscles, joints, tendons, nerves and movement. The Austral team sees:
Acute episodes, disc-related pain with leg or arm symptoms, stiffness from driving or desk work, and pain that has lingered for months.
Rotator cuff strains, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and overuse problems from repetitive work with the hands and arms.
Ligament sprains, kneecap and meniscal pain, osteoarthritis, Achilles and other tendon problems, and ankles that keep rolling.
Strains from manual handling, repetitive tasks and awkward postures on site, in warehouses and behind the wheel.
Hamstring and calf strains, knee and ankle injuries from football and netball, running and gym overload, with a graded return to training.
Rehabilitation after joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, fracture fixation or spinal surgery, following your surgeon’s protocol.
Who physiotherapy in Austral suits
Physiotherapy at Austral suits adults and adolescents with a new injury, a flare-up of an old one, or pain that has not settled on its own — tradespeople on the building sites around Austral’s new estates, parents with back or pelvic pain after pregnancy, people returning to sport or the gym, and older residents managing arthritis or recovering after surgery. It also suits anyone whose care runs through a funded pathway — a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, a workers compensation or CTP claim, an NDIS plan or a DVA referral.
What a first physiotherapy appointment involves
A first appointment is an assessment, not just a treatment. The physiotherapist takes a history — how it started, what aggravates or eases it, what your work and sport demand — then examines movement, strength, joints and nerves to find what is driving your symptoms. You get the findings in plain language and a plan, and where appropriate treatment starts the same day: hands-on techniques, taping, exercise prescription and advice on how much to load the injury. You leave with a small set of exercises for between visits.
Bring any referral or plan, your claim number and insurer details if the injury is work- or road-related, scan reports and a list of medications. You do not need a scan before a physiotherapy assessment; if imaging would change the plan, the physiotherapist will say so and can liaise with your GP.
WorkCover and CTP physiotherapy in Austral
If you were injured at work or in a motor vehicle accident, physiotherapy at Austral is delivered under NSW workers compensation (icare-insured claims, regulated by SIRA) or a CTP Green Slip claim. Under an accepted claim there is no out-of-pocket cost to you — treatment is billed to the insurer.
Under a claim the team assesses the injury alongside the physical demands of your job, writes a treatment plan with your duties in mind, handles the insurer’s approvals and progress reports, gives your treating doctor input on your current capacity, and coordinates suitable duties with your employer, case manager or rehabilitation provider. Psychology is also offered through HealthPlex Austral where a claim carries a psychological component.
Under an accepted NSW workers compensation claim (icare / SIRA). Bring your claim number, insurer details and certificate of capacity.
Under a CTP Green Slip claim after a motor accident, with approvals and reporting handled for your insurer. No out-of-pocket cost to you under an accepted claim.
Refer an injured Austral worker through refer to us. Assessment, a written treatment plan and insurer reporting, coordinated with your rehabilitation provider.
For background, see our analysis of what influences the length of an injury claim and the HealthPlex guide to physiotherapy in NSW.
Paying for physiotherapy in Austral
No referral is needed for a private appointment. If your care is funded, the Austral team works with:
Under an accepted NSW workers compensation (icare / SIRA) or CTP Green Slip claim, physiotherapy is billed to the insurer and there is no out-of-pocket cost to you.
With a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, a Medicare rebate is available for up to 5 allied health services per calendar year, shared across all allied health disciplines. Without a plan, physiotherapy is a private appointment.
DVA Veteran Card holders with a referral — DVA’s fee is accepted as full payment.
Physiotherapy funded by your NDIS plan where the plan includes it. Bring your plan details to the first visit.
GPs, insurers and case managers can send patients directly via refer to us.
The Austral clinic and nearby HealthPlex locations
Full clinic details are on the HealthPlex Austral page, or browse all HealthPlex locations. If Austral is booked out, the nearest clinics are:
Fairfield Heights · 14.3 km
Campbelltown · 15.7 km
Chester Hill · 18.5 km
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist in Austral?
No. Book a private physiotherapy appointment online or on 02 9072 9921. A referral or plan is needed for a funded pathway: a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan for a Medicare rebate, an accepted workers compensation or CTP claim, an NDIS plan, or a DVA referral.
Is there a Medicare rebate for physiotherapy at Austral?
Yes, with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan: Medicare rebates up to 5 allied health services per calendar year, shared across all allied health disciplines. Without a plan the appointment is private.
Can I see a physio in Austral under a WorkCover or CTP claim?
Yes. The Austral physiotherapists treat injured workers under NSW workers compensation (icare-insured claims, regulated by SIRA) and motor accident injuries under CTP Green Slip claims. Under an accepted claim the insurer is billed directly and there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. Bring your claim number and insurer details to the first visit.
What should I bring and wear to a first physiotherapy appointment?
Any referral or care plan, claim and insurer details if the injury is work- or road-related, scan reports and a list of medications. Wear clothing that lets the physiotherapist see and move the area — shorts for a knee or hip, a loose top for a shoulder or neck.
Can my GP and physiotherapist work together at Austral Medical Centre?
Yes, where your GP practises at the centre: a Chronic Condition Management Plan, an imaging referral or a medical review can be arranged at the same address as your physiotherapy. Wherever your GP is, the physiotherapist reports back on your progress.
General information about physiotherapy at HealthPlex Austral; not a substitute for individual clinical advice. Physiotherapy is delivered by AHPRA-registered physiotherapists. Medicare rebates require a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan; workers compensation, CTP, DVA and NDIS funding is subject to your claim or plan.