Hand Therapy FAQs

You only need a referral if you are funded under Workcover, TAC, The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), or you are on a Management Plan such as the Enhanced Primary Care Plan from your doctor. Patients who want to refer themselves are welcome to do so.

The Enhanced Primary care Program through Medicare can provide up to five subsidised consultations for patients with chronic conditions under a care plan. Please speak with your GP to see if you are eligible.

Our standard initial consultations are 45 minutes, and review consultations 30 minutes. This may vary depending on the complexity of your problem.

Medicare provides a rebate on therapy costs only if your doctor has placed you on a Chronic Disease Management Plan (also known as the EPC, Extended Care Plan). These plans allow up to 5 sessions per calendar year, and are provided to people who have a complex injury, or a chronic injury that may last for more than six months. To find out if you are eligible, you need to talk to your doctor as they make the final decision. If eligible, you need to pay upfront for your consult with us, and then go to Medicare and claim your rebate.

Hand Therapists have undergone extensive further education, and truly love the intricate nature of our work. We have a great working relationship with many general physiotherapy and osteopathy clinics in Bendigo. Feel free to ask them if hand therapy may be of benefit in your recovery.

We are located at 176 Barnard Street in Bendigo, directly opposite the Queen Elizabeth Oval. There is free off street parking located behind our building off Bancroft Street.