Mobility or transfer change
Reduced walking capacity, increased falls, difficulty with transfers, manual handling concerns or reduced community access.
NDIS physiotherapy · Western Sydney
Practical mobile physiotherapy for complex disability and neurological needs
Home and community-based physiotherapy for NDIS participants who need support with mobility, transfers, falls risk, carer education, respiratory considerations and functional rehabilitation.
Plan-managedSelf-managedHome visitsFunctional documentation
Funding acceptedNDIS plan-managed and self-managed participants.
Service settingHome and community visits across Western Sydney and The Hills District.
Clinical focusNeurological disability, complex disability, mobility, transfers, falls risk and physical management.
When to consider a physiotherapy referral
These are common triggers for support coordinators, families and care teams.
Increasing risk
Fatigue, deconditioning, contracture risk, pain, respiratory decline, pressure-care concerns or increasing reliance on support.
Complex team needs
Need for therapy planning, carer education, equipment-linked rehabilitation or clear communication with the broader MDT.
How the NDIS referral pathway works
1
Referral or enquiryReferrer provides location, funding type, presenting concern and urgency.
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Suitability checkWe confirm service area, availability, clinical fit, consent and funding pathway.
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Initial assessmentAssessment occurs at home or in the community so function and risk can be observed directly.
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Plan and recommendationsTherapy goals, carer education, equipment-related needs and reporting requirements are clarified.
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Ongoing therapy or reviewTreatment, liaison, training, reporting or discharge planning continue as clinically appropriate.
Referral information that helps
A good referral does not need to be long, but these details help determine suitability quickly.
Useful referral details
- Participant suburb and preferred contact person.
- Funding type: plan-managed or self-managed.
- Main functional concern or reason for referral.
- Relevant diagnoses, mobility status and key risks.
- Whether a report, therapy block, training or review is required.
Common therapy goals
- Improve safe transfers and daily mobility.
- Reduce falls risk and improve confidence with movement.
- Support carer and support-worker routines.
- Monitor physical decline or changing neurological presentation.
- Provide clear, function-linked recommendations.
NDIS-specific FAQs
Useful information for support coordinators, NDIS participants and referrers.
Do you see plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants?
Yes. Tandem Physio can consider plan-managed and self-managed NDIS referrals where the referral is suitable and service arrangements can be confirmed.
Do you accept NDIA-managed participants?
Tandem Physio currently supports plan-managed and self-managed participants. NDIA-managed referrals can be discussed if registration or referral arrangements change in future.
Can you provide NDIS-related reports?
Yes, where clinically appropriate. Documentation can link impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions, risk and therapy recommendations.
What information helps with an NDIS referral?
Useful starting details include suburb, plan-management type, reason for referral, functional concerns, consent status, urgency and key risks.
For general referral questions, see the FAQ page.
Need to discuss an NDIS referral?
Use the online referral page or contact Tandem Physio directly to discuss suitability and availability.