WHAT WE TREAT
Medicare CDM conditions we see from Slacks Creek
Chronic back & neck pain
Persistent musculoskeletal pain — graded exposure, exercise rehab and pain education across the 5 funded sessions.
Osteoarthritis (CDM)
Knee, hip and back OA managed with progressive strength training under your GP Chronic Disease plan.
Diabetes-related conditions
Diabetic neuropathy, mobility decline and exercise prescription for type 2 diabetes management.
Cardiovascular rehab
Structured exercise programming for patients with cardiovascular disease, supervised in 1-on-1 sessions.
COPD & respiratory
Exercise prescription, pacing strategies and physiotherapy for chronic respiratory conditions.
Healthy ageing under CDM
Strength, balance and conditioning for patients on a chronic disease care plan.
OUR APPROACH
5 sessions, real progress
A 5-visit Medicare CDM allocation isn’t a lot — so every session has to move the needle. We use the first appointment to build the assessment and the program, then the remaining 4 to load, progress and review against measurable goals. You leave the 5 visits with a self-manageable program, not a dependence on more sessions.
FUNDING PATHWAYS
How to pay for Medicare CDM physiotherapy
Medicare CDM rebate
Medicare rebates a fixed amount per Allied Health visit under a Chronic Disease Management plan. You pay the gap to the consult fee.
How to qualify
You need a GP-issued CDM plan (form previously known as GPMP/TCA, now CDM). Your GP confirms a chronic condition and writes a referral for physiotherapy.
5 visits per year
Across allied health (physio, podiatry, dietetics combined) — not 5 of each. Most patients prioritise physiotherapy.
Outside the 5 visits
After your CDM allocation we continue under private fee or HICAPS-claimable private health rebate. No gap in care.
SLACKS CREEK TO DAISY HILL CLINIC
Getting from Slacks Creek to your appointment
Daisy Hill clinic is around 6 km from Slacks Creek — a 8–10 minutes drive via Kingston Road or the Pacific Motorway. We cover patients across Kingston Road, Moss Street, Queens Road and the older Logan central pocket.
Free off-street parking, ground-floor entry, wheelchair access. The clinic is also a short drive from our main Medicare CDM Physiotherapy service page.
COMMON QUESTIONS
FAQ — Medicare CDM physio for Slacks Creek residents
Do I need the actual CDM form in writing?
Yes — your GP needs to write the CDM referral. Bring the referral plus the patient copy of the plan to the first visit.
What happens after my 5 visits?
We continue under private fee or HICAPS-claimable through your private health fund — same physiotherapist, same plan, just a different funding pathway.
How long does it take to get from Slacks Creek to your clinic?
Around 8–10 minutes by car via Kingston Road or the Pacific Motorway. Free off-street parking at the clinic, ground-floor entry and wheelchair access.
Do you have other patients from Slacks Creek?
Yes — we see a steady flow of Slacks Creek residents at the Daisy Hill clinic across Kingston Road, Moss Street, Queens Road and the older Logan central pocket. Many Medicare CDM patients first hear about us through their GP, support coordinator, or another Slacks Creek family.
Can I claim through private health fund?
Yes — HICAPS on the spot for most major Australian health funds. You only pay the gap.
