Exercise Physiologists provide exercise rehabilitation, lifestyle modification, disease prevention and management service as part of re-establishing and sustaining the functional independence of our clients.
Some of the services offered include:
- comprehensive assessments
- cardiovascular reconditioning
- functional maintenance
- strength and conditioning training
- functional capacity assessment and conditioning (ADL and work)
- community-based gym program design
- facilitating transition into community programs
- long-term lifestyle management and preventive education – eg Chronic Disease management
- group activities – e.g.:fitness, balance, walking
- sport/recreational skill acquisition retraining.
All of our services are part of a comprehensive integrated Allied Health Team which can refer clients to other services and group activities to help improve health, wellbeing and social connection.
Eligibility Criteria
This service is for people:
- aged 18-65 years with a disability or long-term impairment. For people over 65 years please refer through the My Aged Care portal.
- living in the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey or Cardinia Shire.
This service is not for people:
- eligible for Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) or Chronic Disease Management Plans
- actively receiving Exercise Physiology care elsewhere. Please refer once treatment is completed
- referrals requesting gait aids
Referral Method(s)
Referrals should be sent by eReferral through Healthlink or by email.
Phone:  03 8572 5631
Email:  icareaccess@monashhealth.org
Eligible Postcodes
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey or Cardinia Shire.
- Greater Dandenong – 3171, 3172, 3173, 3174, 3175, 3975
- Casey – 3156, 3177, 3802, 3803, 3804, 3805, 3806, 3912, 3975, 3976, 3977, 3978, 3980
- Cardinia – 3139, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3806, 3807, 3808, 3809, 3810, 3812, 3813, 3814, 3815, 3816, 3978, 3980, 3981, 3984, 3987
Additional information required
Include all patient demographic and clinical details as well as relevant investigation results.
Contact hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
Please review the eligibility criteria before submitting a referral.