23/07/2025
Since 1st of July 2025, seeing a Sports & Exercise Medicine Physician is now more affordable than ever!
Sports doctors are now recognised as consultant physicians (same as a cardiologist or neurologist, for example). Medicare rebates for appointments with sports doctors have significantly increased for patients with a valid GP or specialist referral.
This means that patients have lower out-of-pocket costs for better value care!
Please note that referrals from allied health practitioners such as physiotherapists, osteopaths and podiatrists will not enable you to access the higher rebate.
Tips for booking:
โญ๏ธAlready have a valid referral? No worries! Your usual appointment just transitions smoothly to the new item codes with higher rebates.
โญ๏ธExisting patient without a valid referral? We highly recommended getting a GP referral before your next appointment with your sports doctor, in order for you to be able to access higher rebates.
โญ๏ธNew here? Getting a GP referral is quick:
โช๏ธJust call your GPโs office and ask for a referralโitโs routine
โช๏ธOr use services like AbbyHealth for a fast, bulkโbilled referral sent digitally
This new change is a small step that helps you save money and weโre making it as simple and stress-free as possible.
Feel free to ask us if you need help getting a referral or have any other questions โitโs what weโre here for! ๐