DVA Exercise Physiology Services

Evidence-Based Exercise for Veterans’ Health, Recovery, and Functional Independence

At Achieve Exercise Physiologists, we proudly support DVA clients by delivering personalised, clinically-supervised exercise physiology services tailored to the unique needs of veterans and entitled persons. Our programs are designed to improve physical function, manage chronic conditions, support rehabilitation, and enhance quality of life—in line with Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) funding guidelines.

All sessions are provided by ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologists and are fully claimable for eligible Gold Card and White Card holders with an appropriate referral.

What We Offer

• 🏋️‍♂️ Individualised Exercise Programs
  Designed to address your specific medical conditions, injuries, and functional goals. Programs may include strength and conditioning, mobility training, pain management, and cardiovascular health support.

• ⚕️ Chronic Condition and Injury Management
  We provide clinically safe exercise for conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, cardiac and respiratory conditions, mental health challenges, neurological disorders, and post-surgical recovery.

• 🧠 Mental Health Support through Movement
  Exercise has proven benefits for PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Our team supports mental wellbeing by fostering confidence, routine, and physical resilience in a supportive environment.

• 🛡️ Veteran-Centred Approach
  We understand the physical and psychological challenges that may follow military service. Our team provides compassionate care built around dignity, respect, and recovery.

• ✅ DVA-Compliant Supervision
  All services are delivered by Accredited Exercise Physiologists recognised by ESSA and experienced in working within the DVA referral and reporting framework.

Who Is Eligible?

• Gold Card holders (for all clinically necessary treatment)

• White Card holders (for accepted service-related conditions)

• Referred by a GP (under D904 form) for Exercise Physiology services

• Veterans requiring rehabilitation, chronic disease management, or support with daily functional capacity

Service Options

• 🧍‍♂️ 1-on-1 sessions at clinic or via home visit

• 👥 Group sessions (where clinically appropriate)

• 🏡 Home visits available across Achieve’s extended service areas

• 💧 Hydrotherapy and community-based programs where suitable

• 🕒 Flexible appointment times with 30-minute, 60-minute, and custom sessions

Where We Deliver Services

Achieve proudly services veterans in:

• Brisbane – Ormiston, Jamboree Heights, Bowen Hills, Keperra

• Townsville – Thuringowa, Deeragun, and surrounding areas

• Sunshine Coast – With mobile outreach and home visits to surrounding suburbs

• Wider catchment through our mobile and telehealth networks

Why Choose Achieve for DVA Services?

✅ Experienced in veterans’ rehabilitation, chronic condition care, and mental health support
✅ Fully DVA-accredited Exercise Physiologists
✅ Coordination with GPs, DVA case managers, and allied health teams
✅ Supportive, trauma-informed approach with clinical outcomes at the core

Veterans deserve expert care. At Achieve, we’re honoured to provide tailored exercise programs that support strength, independence, and long-term health for those who have served.

GPs can find further information about referring Veterans to Exercise Physiology here – GP REFERRALS

EPC Exercise Physiology Services

Medicare-Funded Exercise for Chronic Disease Management and Functional Health

At Achieve Exercise Physiologists, we deliver expert, personalised care under the EPC program (now formally known as the Chronic Disease Management [CDM] Plan) for eligible clients referred by their GP. These Medicare-subsidised exercise physiology sessions are designed to help individuals better manage chronic conditions, improve functional independence, and enhance overall wellbeing.

All services are provided by ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologists, with tailored treatment plans based on your individual needs and your GP’s referral.

What We Offer

• 🏋️ Individualised Clinical Exercise Programs
  Targeted to improve your strength, mobility, balance, cardiovascular fitness, and capacity to manage daily activities—based on your diagnosis and goals.

• ⚕️ Chronic Disease Management
  We support a wide range of conditions including:
  – Type 2 Diabetes
  – Heart disease and hypertension
  – Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
  – Chronic back or joint pain
  – Obesity and metabolic syndrome
  – Mental health (e.g. depression, anxiety, PTSD)
  – Respiratory conditions (e.g. COPD, asthma)

• ✅ Medicare-Subsidised Care
  Eligible clients can access up to five rebated sessions per calendar year under a CDM referral (also known as an EPC referral), issued by a GP using a GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement.

• 🧠 Holistic, Person-Centred Approach
  Sessions are designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and take an active role in your own long-term health, with a strong emphasis on self-management and long-term health outcomes.

Who Is Eligible?

• Individuals with one or more chronic medical conditions lasting 6+ months

• Referred by a GP under a Medicare CDM/EPC plan

• Anyone needing exercise-based treatment for pain management, rehabilitation, or mobility support

• NDIS, DVA, or private clients can also combine services where eligible

How We Deliver EPC Services

• 🧍‍♀️ 1-on-1 appointments in a clinic, home, or gym setting

• 🏠 Home visit appointments for eligible clients in select areas

• 💧 Optional hydrotherapy, studio-based rehab, or group exercise where clinically appropriate

• 🕒 30-minute, 60-minute, and custom session durations available

• 📄 Comprehensive initial assessments, ongoing reviews, and written reports to GPs and care teams

Where We Provide Services

EPC clients are welcome across our full network, including:

• Brisbane – Ormiston, Jamboree Heights, Bowen Hills, Keperra

• Townsville – Thuringowa, Deeragun, and surrounding suburbs

• Sunshine Coast – Clinic and in-home services across coastal and hinterland regions

• Home visit network – for clients with mobility, transport, or health-related barriers

Why Choose Achieve for EPC Services?

✅ ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologists with extensive experience in chronic disease care
✅ Collaborative care with GPs, allied health professionals, and support workers
✅ Focus on long-term outcomes, education, and patient empowerment
✅ Safe, inclusive environments for all ages and levels of ability

Take control of your health with Achieve’s EPC Exercise Physiology Services—where clinical care, Medicare support, and individualised exercise come together to help you live stronger, longer.

GPs can find further information about referring patients to Exercise Physiology here – GP REFERRALS

Live Well with Diabetes—Starting Today 

Managing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) can be challenging, but support is available. At Achieve Exercise Physiologists, we provide expert, personalised care to help you improve blood sugar control, boost energy, and reduce long-term health risks through targeted exercise, education, and ongoing support.

🔹 Why Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes?

Exercise is a proven, evidence-based tool in T2DM management. According to ACSM, ESSA, and ADA guidelines, regular physical activity:

✔️ Increases insulin sensitivity
✔️ Lowers HbA1c by 0.6–1.0%
✔️ Improves BP, cholesterol, waist circumference
✔️ Supports weight loss and preserves lean muscle
✔️ Enhances mood, sleep, and daily energy

Key References:

• Colberg et al., 2016 (ADA & ACSM Joint Position)

• Umpierre et al., 2011 (JAMA)

• ESSA Guidelines, 2020

🔹 T2DM Services at Achieve

1. Initial Assessment:
🩺 Health screening, diabetes history, medication review
💪 Fitness testing (aerobic capacity, strength, balance)
🧪 Blood glucose monitoring & education

2. Tailored Exercise Plans:
🏃 Aerobic & resistance training
🛠️ Adjusted for fatigue, joint pain, neuropathy, CVD risk

3. Flexible Delivery:
🏥 1-on-1 in-clinic | 🏠 Home-based | 💻 Telehealth
👥 Medicare-rebated Group Classes (8-week cycles)
✅ Suitable for all mobility & fitness levels

4. Ongoing Progress Reviews:
🔄 Reassess every 8–12 weeks
📉 Track HbA1c, set goals, adjust plans
📄 Reports for GPs, Endocrinologists, NDIS Coordinators

🔹 Why Choose Us?

✔️ University-qualified Exercise Physiologists
✔️ NDIS Registered (NDIA, Plan & Self-managed)
✔️ Expertise with mild to complex diabetes cases
✔️ Goal-driven, supportive, and adaptable care

🔹 FAQs

Q: How often should I exercise?
A: 150+ mins/week moderate aerobic + 2–3 sessions resistance (ESSA, ACSM, ADA)

Q: Is it safe to exercise with neuropathy?
A: Yes — we modify activities to reduce impact and prevent injury (e.g. seated/supported options)

Q: Can I use NDIS or Medicare?
A: Absolutely. We support NDIS (NDIA, plan, self-managed) and GP-referred CDMP clients.

GPs: Refer patients via Chronic Disease Management Plans (CDM items) or Health Care Home pathways.

GPs can find further information about referring patients to Exercise Physiology here – GP REFERRALS

WorkCover & CTP Exercise Physiology Services

Rehabilitation-Focused Exercise to Restore Function, Strength, and Confidence After Injury.

At Achieve Exercise Physiologists, we deliver specialised Exercise Physiology services under WorkCover QLD, WorkCover NSW, and CTP insurance claims to assist individuals recovering from workplace injuries or motor vehicle accidents. We also partner closely with employers, insurers, rehabilitation consultants, case managers, and GPs to ensure streamlined communication, transparent reporting, and measurable results throughout the recovery process.

Our programs are tailored to restore physical function, support pain management, and help clients return to work, daily activities, and independent living as safely and efficiently as possible.

All services are delivered by ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologists, with detailed reporting and progress tracking provided to insurers, case managers, and treating medical teams.

For Injured Workers

If you’ve sustained a workplace injury or were involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA), our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) can help you:

• Reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness

• Restore mobility, flexibility, and joint function

• Rebuild muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness

• Improve confidence with movement and daily activities

• Support mental health and reduce anxiety during recovery

• Progress toward a safe, gradual return to work or regular duties

• Prevent long-term complications and re-injury

Our programs are designed around your injury type, work demands, and personal goals, with a focus on regaining full functional capacity.

Common Injuries We Treat:

• Lower back pain and disc injuries

• Shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears

• Knee pain, ACL/MCL injuries

• Neck pain, whiplash, cervical strain

• Repetitive strain injuries (RSI), tendinopathies

• Post-surgical recovery (e.g. shoulder, knee, spinal surgery)

• Psychological injury (e.g. depression, workplace trauma, anxiety disorders)

Our Clinical Equipment & Strategies

We use clinical-grade equipment and functional training methods to match the physical demands of real work tasks:

• Strength & Resistance Equipment: Dumbbells, barbells, cable machines, resistance bands

• Cardiovascular Conditioning Tools: Treadmills, rowers, bikes, cross-trainers

• Functional Training Equipment: Weighted carries, lifting tools, simulated task stations, work platforms

• Core & Balance Training: Pilates reformers, stability balls, BOSU trainers, wobble boards

• Rehabilitation Aids: Foam rollers, mobility tools, stretching systems, ergonomic education tools

All programs incorporate manual handling education, pacing strategies, ergonomic advice, and injury prevention techniques.

What We Offer

• 🧑‍⚕️ Individualised Rehabilitation Programs
  Based on initial clinical assessment, we design progressive, goal-oriented exercise plans to support musculoskeletal, neurological, and psychological recovery needs.

• ⚕️ Injury-Specific Treatment
  Evidence-based programs for:
  – Soft tissue injuries (e.g. whiplash, sprains, strains)
  – Spinal injuries and chronic back pain
  – Upper and lower limb injuries
  – Post-surgical rehabilitation
  – Work-related stress, anxiety, or PTSD
  – Persistent pain and deconditioning

• 🛠️ Work Conditioning and Return-to-Work Support
  Focused on rebuilding functional strength, endurance, mobility, and confidence to safely re-engage in job-specific or everyday tasks.

• 💬 Integrated Case Collaboration
  We liaise directly with case managers, rehab consultants, GPs, physios, and psychologists to support a multidisciplinary approach to recovery.

• 💡 Psychosocial Injury Support
  We offer exercise interventions to assist in recovery from mental health-related claims, using movement to rebuild structure, self-efficacy, and emotional resilience.

Who Can Access This Service?

• Clients with approved WorkCover claims (QLD or NSW)

• Individuals covered under CTP (motor vehicle accident) insurance

• Patients referred by GPs, specialists, or rehabilitation providers

• People recovering from acute, chronic, or complex injuries

How We Deliver WorkCover/CTP Services

• 🧍‍♂️ One-on-one clinic sessions or on-site workplace rehab

• 🏠 Home visits for clients with transport or mobility barriers

• 💧 Hydrotherapy, gym-based programs, or studio rehabilitation available

• 📋 Detailed initial assessments, progress reports, and discharge summaries

• 🕒 Sessions are tailored in duration and frequency based on case goals and insurer approval

Where We Deliver Services

Achieve provides WorkCover and CTP services across our full clinic and mobile network:

• Brisbane – Ormiston, Jamboree Heights, Bowen Hills, Keperra

• Townsville – Thuringowa, Deeragun

• Sunshine Coast – With mobile outreach to surrounding suburbs

• Wider regional areas via our home visit service team

Why Choose Achieve for WorkCover & CTP Rehab?

✅ Experienced in injury rehabilitation, return-to-work programming, and functional reconditioning
✅ All clinicians are ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologists
✅ Regular communication with insurers and case managers
✅ Supportive, goal-driven care with a focus on long-term recovery and independence

Achieve’s WorkCover and CTP Exercise Physiology Services provide the structure, support, and clinical expertise needed to recover stronger, move with confidence, and return to life after injury.

GPs can find further information about referring patients to Exercise Physiology here – GP REFERRALS

*CTP, Income Protection and Work Cover claims are all handled slightly differently please contact us for further information about your treatment options.

Women’s Health – Specialised Services

Expert Exercise Physiology for Pelvic Health, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Hormonal Conditions
Available exclusively at Achieve Townsville

At Achieve Exercise Physiologists, we offer a dedicated range of Specialised Women’s Health Exercise Physiology services tailored to support women through key life stages and complex health conditions. These services are delivered exclusively at our Townsville clinics by ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologists with advanced training in women’s and pelvic health.

Our programs are designed to promote safe movement, restore pelvic floor and core function, and support women navigating pregnancy, postnatal recovery, menopause, and chronic pelvic conditions—all in a compassionate, private, and clinically supervised environment.

What We Offer

• 🤰 Pregnancy & Postnatal Exercise
  Customised exercise for every stage of pregnancy and recovery, supporting:
  – Core and pelvic floor function
  – Diastasis recti and C-section recovery
  – Postural alignment
  – Return to exercise and movement confidence

• 🧘‍♀️ Pelvic Floor & Continence Support
  Evidence-based programs to address:
  – Urinary incontinence and urgency
  – Pelvic organ prolapse
  – Chronic pelvic pain and tension
  – Core dysfunction or instability

• 🔁 Menopause & Perimenopause Exercise Therapy
  Safe, progressive exercise to manage:
  – Hormonal changes and fatigue
  – Osteopenia and osteoporosis
  – Joint pain and body composition changes
  – Cardiovascular and emotional wellbeing

• ⚕️ Support for Complex Women’s Health Conditions
  Exercise management for:
  – Endometriosis
  – PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
  – Breast cancer recovery and fatigue
  – Gynaecological surgery rehab

• 🧑‍⚕️ Collaborative, Whole-Body Approach
  We work alongside pelvic floor physiotherapists, GPs, gynaecologists, and other allied health professionals for integrated, client-centred care.

Service Delivery Options – Townsville Only

• 🧍‍♀️ One-on-one appointments in private clinical spaces

• 🧘‍♀️ Access to our Townsville studio, with Pilates reformers, resistance equipment, and pelvic floor-safe tools

• 📝 Full assessment, reporting, and progress tracking

• 🏡 Home visits available in select suburbs (upon request and clinical suitability)

Why Choose Achieve’s Specialised Women’s Health Services in Townsville?

✅ Delivered by ESSA-accredited Exercise Physiologists with women’s health expertise
✅ Safe, welcoming environment focused on privacy, strength, and recovery
✅ Personalised care for every stage of life and condition
✅ Available to private clients, NDIS participants, EPC, and DVA referrals where appropriate

Note: These specialised women’s health services are currently available exclusively at our Achieve clinics in Townsville (Thuringowa & Deeragun).

If you’re in the Townsville region and looking for expert support in pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic floor, or hormonal health—Achieve is here to support you every step of the way.