NDIS Allied Health Supports: Physio, Speech Therapy & More in Victoria
Allied health supports are some of the most impactful services you can access through the NDIS. Here's a complete overview of what's available in Victoria and how to access it.
Allied health supports are some of the most impactful services you can access through the NDIS. Here's a complete overview of what's available in Victoria and how to access it.
Yes. NDIS physiotherapy is funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. Your physiotherapist must be NDIS-registered (or you must be plan-managed or self-managed to use an unregistered provider). Sessions typically cost between $193–$220 per hour under the NDIS Price Guide.
Yes. Speech therapy (speech pathology) is an NDIS-funded allied health support. It's available to participants whose communication or swallowing difficulties relate to their disability. It's funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living.
The number of sessions depends on what's in your individual NDIS plan. There's no fixed number — it's based on what's considered 'reasonable and necessary' for your disability-related needs. Your therapist will typically write a report at your plan review recommending funding levels.
If you are plan-managed or self-managed, yes. If you are NDIA (agency) managed, you must use registered providers. Many excellent allied health practitioners are registered with AHPRA but not the NDIS — plan management opens up access to them.