Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists are here to support you.

Our physiotherapists are here to help veterans and family members to improve their health conditions, assist in injury rehabilitation and improve quality of life regardless of age, fitness level or health conditions. 

  • Physiotherapists can support with a range of common conditions, including: 
  • Musculoskeletal pain/injury (knees, shoulders, lower back and more)
  • Persistent pain 
  • Respiratory rehabilitation
  • Neuro rehabilitation
  • Heart disease 
  • PTSD, depression and anxiety
  • Geriatrics

Effective treatments for veterans and their family members at Mates4Mates include physical rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, health education, pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation, group fitness activities, movement for mental health, dry needing, and more, offered both in one-on-one appointments and in group class settings. 

Our staff will take the time to learn about your health history and any injuries that you’ve previously had or are currently dealing with. 

You can book an appointment with a Mates4Mates physiotherapists in Stafford or Maroochydore. Telehealth appointments are also available, where eligible.

Our physiotherapists

Headshot of Baxter Mahutonga, Clinical Lead for Physical Rehabilitation & Wellbeing services

Baxter Mahutonga

Brisbane

Headshot of Katerina Petropoulou, Physiotherapist

Katerina Petropoulou

Sunshine Coast

Booking an appointment 

Referrals are required to make an appointment with a Mates4Mates physiotherapist. 

If you are looking to book an appointment with a physiotherapist at one of our  locations or via telehealth, please let our team know by calling 1300 4 MATES (62 837) or click the button below. 

Click here to book an appointment online.

Frequently asked questions

If you are currently serving or a veteran and have been impacted by your military service, or you’re a family member of someone who has, you can access our physiotherapy services with a Medicare or DVA referral. Once you have your GP referral, you can book an appointment with one of our trained physiotherapists at a Mates4Mates centre. Telehealth is also available, where eligible. Our physiotherapists are skilled in working with Defence Force personnel and understand the challenges of service. 

Yes, you will need a GP referral to book physiotherapy appointments. Mates4Mates accepts DVA Health Cards upon a GP referral, and we accept Extended Primary Care Plans for family members.

Mates4Mates is registered with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and Medicare as a recognised Allied Health Provider for physiotherapy services. You simply need to visit your GP, Medical Officer or medical specialist to obtain a referral and then call Mates4Mates on 1300 4 MATES (62 837) to make an appointment.
We do have an option for a limited amount of treatment-free services for both physiotherapy and exercise physiology. Speak to the team to find out more.

No payment will be required to be made at Mates4Mates when accessing our clinical services as services are bulk billed. We accept DVA Health Cards upon a GP referral, and we accept Extended Primary Care Plans for family members.

Please click here to find more information for healthcare professionals.

Need more information or ready to make an appointment?

Make a call

To find out more information or to make an appointment over the phone, you can call us anytime Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. 

P:   1300 462 837

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