GP Referrals: North Beach Physio

For Patients: Do I Need a Referral?

No. Physiotherapy is a primary contact health profession in Australia. You can book and see us directly without a GP referral. That said, there are situations where a referral is helpful:

• Chronic Disease Management (CDM): eligible patients can receive up to 5 Medicare-rebated physio sessions per calendar year. Requires a GP-prepared plan.
• Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA): Gold and White card holders may be eligible for DVA-funded physiotherapy via GP referral.
• Workers' compensation: work-related injuries typically require a referral from your treating doctor.
• Motor vehicle accident insurance (ICWA): most claims require initial GP assessment and referral.
• NDIS: depending on your plan, physiotherapy may be funded under capacity building supports.

If you have a referral or care plan, bring it to your first appointment and we'll process it on the day. If you're unsure whether you're eligible for any of the above, your GP is the best starting point.

For GPs: Referring Patients to WCHP North Beach

We welcome referrals from local GPs. Our team has clinical experience across:

• Sports injuries: acute and chronic, return-to-sport rehabilitation
• Spinal conditions: lower back pain, disc-related pain, neck pain, postural dysfunction
• Post-surgical rehabilitation: orthopaedic, spinal, joint replacement
• Chronic pain management
• Workers' compensation and motor vehicle accident-related care
• Older adult and arthritis management
• Concussion and post-concussion management

Referral Process

Patients can be referred via standard medical software (Medical Director, Best Practice). Our preferred contact:

• Phone: 0476 160 296
• Email: tomh@wchphysionorthbeach.com.au
• Address: Shop 22, North Beach Shopping Centre, 1 North Beach Road, North Beach WA 6020

Communication

For complex or shared-care patients, we communicate back to referrers with assessment findings, treatment plan, and progress updates. Where helpful, we can also liaise directly with the referring surgeon, specialist, or pain physician.