NDIS Participants

Exercise physiology is an eligible support under the NDIS — and the right EP can make a significant difference to your capacity, independence, and quality of life. Project 97 is an NDIS-approved provider.

How Is Exercise Physiology Funded Under the NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme funds supports that help participants pursue their goals, build capacity, and improve their daily functioning. Exercise physiology sits within the Capacity Building budget — most commonly under the Improved Health and Wellbeing support category, which covers therapeutic services aimed at maintaining or improving physical health, function, and wellbeing.

Depending on the participant’s goals and plan structure, EP may also be funded under Improved Daily Living, which covers assessment, training, and therapy to help participants become more independent. The most appropriate funding category depends on the specific goals outlined in the plan and how the EP service connects to those goals — something that can be navigated collaboratively in the initial consultation.

It is worth noting that NDIS funding for exercise physiology does not require a specific medical diagnosis as the primary justification. What matters is how the support aligns with the participant’s plan goals and the functional outcomes it will work toward. An experienced AEP understands how to frame goals and document outcomes in ways that are meaningful both clinically and within the NDIS framework.

How Exercise Physiology Helps

Exercise physiology under the NDIS serves participants across a wide range of disabilities: physical (musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury), intellectual, and psychosocial (mental health conditions that have a significant functional impact). The common thread is function — building or maintaining the physical capacity to pursue what matters in the participant’s life.

For participants with physical disabilities, this might mean improving strength and mobility to reduce reliance on support workers for daily tasks, building the capacity to access community activities, or managing a secondary condition (chronic pain, deconditioning) that has developed alongside the primary disability. For participants with neurological conditions, EP addresses the specific physical consequences of those conditions: spasticity management, strength and balance in the context of progressive conditions, fatigue management, and functional mobility.

For participants with psychosocial disability, the EP role overlaps with the mental health evidence base: structured exercise as a clinical tool for improving mood, reducing anxiety, building routine and self-efficacy, and addressing the deconditioning that frequently accompanies prolonged mental illness. The approach in this context is particularly person-centred — low-pressure, flexible, and built around what the participant can engage with right now.

What to Expect

The initial consultation is a comprehensive assessment aligned with your NDIS plan goals. This establishes a clear picture of your current functional capacity, the specific goals you’re working toward, and what an exercise physiology program would look like in practice. A service agreement is established upfront — clear pricing, no hidden costs — with NDIS pricing consistent with the NDIS Support Catalogue rates.

Delivery is flexible: sessions can be conducted face-to-face (Brisbane), in a community setting, at your home, or online via remote delivery. Progress reporting is provided in alignment with your plan review timelines, documenting functional outcomes in a format that supports plan renewal and continuity of funding. Coordination with your support coordinator, LAC, occupational therapist, or other providers is welcomed and encouraged.

• Initial assessment aligned with your NDIS plan goals
• NDIS service agreement — clear pricing, no hidden costs
• Flexible delivery: home, community, gym, or online
• Progress reports for plan reviews, documenting functional outcomes
• Coordination with your support coordinator, LAC, or other providers

Is Exercise Physiology Right for You?

If you’re an NDIS participant looking to build capacity, improve function, manage a chronic condition, or simply move better and more confidently — exercise physiology is a clinically credible and NDIS-eligible option. Get in touch to discuss whether it fits your plan and what a program would look like for your specific goals. No referral is needed to make contact.