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Dedicated support for Gold and White Card holders.

We work directly with the Department of Veterans' Affairs so you can focus on your health, not the paperwork.

Force USA training rig and mezzanine level inside the Rise Rehab Group Burleigh Heads clinic
Who It's For

Straightforward, funded, and handled for you.

If you hold a DVA Gold or White Card, exercise physiology is one of the more straightforward services to access. Here's how it works.

🎖️ Gold Card holders ✅ White Card holders 💳 No out-of-pocket cost 📋 We handle the paperwork
What To Expect

Three steps to your first session.

1
Step One

Confirm

We confirm your Gold or White Card status and how it applies to exercise physiology under your DVA coverage.

2
Step Two

Refer

We handle the referral and paperwork with DVA directly, so there's nothing complicated for you to manage.

3
Step Three

Begin

Sessions are built around your goals, your service history where relevant, and your current capacity.

Our Experience

Experienced with veteran care.

Zak and Isabelle both work across every service we offer. Here's their experience and approach to sessions.

Zak Bowdler, Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Rise Rehab Group

Zak Bowdler

Zak has worked with DVA Gold and White Card holders across a range of physical and mental health needs, and understands the importance of getting the paperwork right the first time.

“You've already given enough. The process to get support should be simple, not another battle.”

Isabelle McMullen, Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Rise Rehab Group

Isabelle McMullen

Isabelle has supported veterans managing chronic pain, mental health, and complex medical histories, with a strong focus on communication and trust.

“Real support starts with really listening. Your history matters, but so does where you want to go next.”

Funding & Payments

Ways to fund your sessions.

DVA Gold and White Card holders are funded for clinically indicated exercise physiology services, with no out-of-pocket cost for eligible clients.

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DVA
Gold and White Card holders, funded where eligible
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Medicare
GP Management Plans & Team Care Arrangements
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NDIS
Self-managed and plan-managed participants welcome
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Private Health Insurance
Extras cover through most major providers
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Private (Self-Funded)
Pay directly with no referral required
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WorkCover
QLD and NSW WorkCover accepted
Find Us

Available at all three Gold Coast locations.

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Burleigh Heads

Health Phyx, Shed 1/16 Hutchinson Street. Dedicated onsite parking available.

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Oxenford

ifeelgood, 9/160 Old Pacific Highway. Onsite parking available.

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Palm Beach

Palm Beach Aquatic Centre, 1 Thrower Drive. Onsite parking available.

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Ready to use your DVA card for exercise physiology?

Get in touch and we'll take care of the referral and paperwork for you.