Exercise Physiology for NDIS Participants

Who Bloom Supports

At Bloom, we believe in equality, equity, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences feel valued and empowered.

While the disABILITIES listed below represent some of the individuals we commonly support, our services are not limited to these diagnoses. Every person is unique, and we are passionate about tailoring support to help each individual achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

  • Children

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

  • Aged

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    Cerebral Palsy
    Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
    Stroke
    Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    Parkinson’s Disease
    Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
    Neuromuscular conditions

  • Intellectual Disabilities
    Down Syndrome
    ADHD
    Psychosocial Disabilities
    Anxiety
    Depression
    Emotional Regulation Difficulties Sensory Processing Challenges

  • Hypermobility Conditions
    Chronic Pain
    Arthritis
    Musculoskeletal Conditions
    Mobility Impairments
    Balance & Falls Concerns
    Fatigue-related conditions

  • Prevention & Prehabilitation
    Rehabilitation
    Secondary Effects of Medication Use
    Guided and Self-Management

How Exercise Physiology Helps!

Physiologically

  • Improve balance, coordination, and agility

  • Increase muscular strength, endurance, and power

  • Reduce falls risk and enhance balance recovery

  • Preserve muscle mass and combat sarcopenia

  • Improve mobility, functional capacity, and independence

  • Enhance cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity

  • Improve bone health and reduce osteoporosis risk

  • Increase flexibility and joint mobility

  • Promote neuroplasticity and motor learning

  • Enhance bilateral coordination and reaction time

  • Increase energy levels and reduce fatigue

  • Improve Rate of Force Development

  • Improve metabolic health and body composition

  • Support chronic disease prevention and management

  • Enhance cognitive function and memory

  • Improve confidence, wellbeing, and quality of life

  • Promote healthy ageing and long-term function

  • Reduce secondary complications of inactivity, deconditioning, and long-term medication use

Improving Daily Living

  • Getting in and out of bed more easily

  • Improving strength and balance for safer transfers and movement around the home

  • Walking with greater confidence in the community

  • Improving mobility for daily activities

  • Increasing independence with self-care and everyday tasks

  • Improving participation in hobbies, school, work, and social activities

  • Building confidence engaging within the community

  • Improving stair climbing and navigating uneven surfaces

  • Enhancing balance and reducing the risk of falls

  • Carrying groceries, school bags, and household items more comfortably

  • Improving energy levels and reducing fatigue throughout the day

  • Increasing endurance for community outings and recreational activities

  • Supporting participation in sport, exercise, and active recreation

  • Improving posture, coordination, and body awareness

  • Maintaining independence with household tasks such as cleaning, gardening, and meal preparation

  • Improving confidence using public transport and accessing the community

  • Supporting healthy ageing and maintaining independence for longer

Holistic & Emotional Wellbeing

  • Improve self-efficacy and belief in one's abilities

  • Increase confidence, self-esteem & quality of life

  • Promote social connection and community participation

  • Improve independence and autonomy

  • Support routine building and task follow-through

  • Enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills

  • Improve emotional resilience and coping strategies

  • Increase participation in daily life and meaningful activities

  • Improve motivation and engagement

  • Enhance mood and overall emotional wellbeing

  • Increase positive affect and enjoyment

  • Stimulate endorphin and serotonin production

  • Reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms

  • Improve concentration, attention, and focus

  • Support learning, memory, and cognitive function

  • Improve communication and social interaction skills

  • Foster a sense of achievement and purpose & improve self-regulation and emotional awareness

  • Encourage healthy lifestyle habits and long-term behaviour change

For Toddlers, Children & Teens

  • Improve strength, endurance, balance, and coordination for everyday activities

  • Increase energy levels and reduce fatigue throughout the day

  • Improve participation in school, sport, recreation, and community activities

  • Enhance playground confidence and engagement with peers

  • Support gross motor skill development and movement confidence

  • Improve concentration, attention, and readiness for learning

  • Increase independence with daily tasks and self-care activities

  • Improve social participation and opportunities to build friendships

  • Support emotional regulation, resilience, and self-confidence

  • Encourage healthy routines and positive lifestyle habits

  • Improve body awareness, coordination, and motor planning

  • Enhance participation in family outings and community events

  • Improve endurance to engage in activities for longer periods without becoming physically exhausted

  • Support confidence when trying new activities and experiences

  • Promote lifelong engagement in movement, exercise, and physical activity

  • Help children and teens achieve meaningful goals while building confidence, independence, and overall wellbeing

Bloom’s Services Provided

Assessment, Goal Setting & Planning

Our initial consultation is all about getting to know you or your child. We take a person-centred, holistic approach to understand your goals, strengths, interests, daily routines, and any challenges you may be experiencing. Through building rapport and completing a comprehensive assessment, we can develop an individualised plan that supports meaningful outcomes and long-term success.

  • Complete Health history

  • Goals and priorities

  • Current function, mobility, strength, ROM, aerobic capacity through exercise assessments

  • Risk stratification

  • Medications and medical considerations

  • Strengths, interests, likes, dislikes & preferences

  • Motivational Interviewing & Behaviour Change

  • Education

Following your initial assessment, an individualised, evidence-based and holistic exercise program is developed to align with your goals, abilities and support needs. Ongoing progress monitoring and regular reassessments are completed to evaluate effectiveness, track outcomes and ensure continued progress towards achieving meaningful goals.

  • Individualised Exercise Programs

  • Goal Setting & Progress Monitoring

  • Subjective and Objective Monitoring

Exercise Physiology Interventions

Interventions are individually selected based on clinical assessment, participant goals, functional needs, preferences, and health considerations. Using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice, Bloom tailors supports to ensure each intervention is safe, appropriate, and aligned with the outcomes most important to you or your child.

  • Strength Training

  • Aerobic & Cardiovascular Conditioning

  • Gait Retraining

  • Balance, Coordination & Proprioception Training

  • Falls Prevention

  • Power and Agility Training

  • Mobility & Functional Movement Training

  • Fatigue Management

  • Secondary Disease Prevention & Management

  • EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)

  • Game-Based Exercise & Movement Activities

  • Functional Fitness Training

  • Motor Skill Development & Achievement of Developmental Milestones

  • Exercise for Confidence & Community Participation

  • Neurological Rehabilitation & Movement Retraining

  • Flexibility & Mobility Enhancement

  • Exercise for Healthy Ageing

  • Recreational & Interest-Based Physical Activity

  • Movement-Based Behavioural Support

  • Exercise for Pain Management

  • Physical Activity Coaching, Education & Lifestyle Support

NDIS Capacity Building & Functional Support

  • Functional Capacity Development to improve physical function, mobility, endurance, and participation in everyday activities

  • Improve overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life through regular physical activity and movement by enhancing physical function, increasing energy levels, supporting mental wellbeing, reducing the risk of chronic disease, and promoting greater independence in everyday life.

  • Independence & Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support to build the skills and physical capacity required for greater independence at home, school, work, and in the community

  • Behavioural Support Through Movement to promote emotional regulation, routine development, engagement, and positive health behaviours

  • Community Participation Through Exercise to increase confidence, access to community activities, and involvement in meaningful social, recreational, and vocational opportunities

  • Confidence Building & Social Participation to enhance self-efficacy, communication, social connection, and overall participation in achieving NDIS capacity building goals

Mobile & Flexible Service Delivery

Bloom provides mobile Exercise Physiology services across all of Sydney with no distance limits on travel. By bringing services directly to you, we can deliver support in the comfort and familiarity of your home, local community, gym, or preferred environment, helping to maximise convenience, participation, and real-world outcomes.

  • Home Visits

  • School-Based Sessions

  • Residential Facility Sessions

  • Respite Home Visits

  • Community-Based Sessions

  • Gym-Based Sessions

  • Hydrotherapy

  • Telehealth Services

Education & Support

Education is a key part of achieving long-term outcomes. We empower participants, families, and support networks with the knowledge and skills to understand why exercises are prescribed, how they support individual goals, and the physiological benefits they provide. By building confidence, self-management skills, and understanding, participants are better equipped to take an active role in their health, wellbeing, and ongoing progress.

  • Participant, Family & Carer Education

  • Education on the physical and mental health benefits of exercise and physical activity

  • Guidance on which exercises and activities best align with individual goals, abilities, and preferences, including understanding why they are beneficial

  • Lifestyle & Physical Activity Coaching

  • Self-Management Skills Development to support confidence, independence, and long-term participation in exercise

  • Strategies to build sustainable exercise habits, routines, and healthy lifestyle behaviours

  • Long-Term Health & Wellbeing Planning

Reports & Collaboration

Clear communication, regular progress updates, and evidence-based reporting are essential to ensure exercise interventions remain effective, goal-focused, and aligned with participant needs. We provide transparent reporting and ongoing evaluation of exercise prescriptions to monitor outcomes, demonstrate progress, and support informed decision-making across the participant’s support team. All reporting is completed within the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Accredited Exercise Physiologist Scope of Practice and relevant professional, ethical, and legislative requirements, ensuring recommendations are evidence-based, clinically appropriate, and aligned with participant goals and funding requirements.

  • Progress Reports and Outcome Tracking

  • NDIS Review Reports to support ongoing funding and goal progression

  • Functional Capacity and Exercise Physiology Reports

  • Support Coordinator Collaboration and Care Planning

  • Multidisciplinary Team Meetings and Case Conferences

  • Communication with Families, Carers, Support Workers & Healthcare Professionals

  • Goal Review and Progress Monitoring

  • Recommendations to support independence, participation, and long-term health outcomes

  • Collaborative planning to ensure services align with participant goals and NDIS objectives

Non Face to Face Supports (NF2F)

Some services may occur outside of direct face-to-face appointments but remain essential to achieving participant goals and delivering safe, effective, and personalised care. Non-face-to-face supports are completed in accordance with current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and are only provided where directly related to the participant's care and agreed upon within the Service Agreement.

• Clinical documentation and post-session case notes

• Individualised exercise program development and progression

• Session planning and preparation

• Report writing and outcome measurement

• Communication with participants, families, carers, and support teams

• Support coordinator and healthcare provider liaison

• Care coordination and case conferences

• Goal review and progress monitoring

• Administrative and clinical documentation directly related to participant care

Provider Travel

As a mobile Exercise Physiology service, Bloom delivers support across Sydney in homes, schools, community settings, gyms, residential facilities, and other agreed locations.

Provider travel is charged in accordance with the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. Travel charges, where applicable, will be discussed transparently and outlined within the Service Agreement before commencing services.

Funding & Service Charges

Bloom follows the current NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-2027 to ensure transparent and compliant service delivery. As NDIS pricing is reviewed and updated annually by the NDIS, fees may be adjusted in accordance with these changes.

  • Exercise physiology services are categorised under Capacity Building, which are supports that enable a participant to build their independence and skills.

    Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) can deliver supports within two categories:

    • Improved Health and Wellbeing – to promote and encourage improved physical capacity and health

    • Improved Daily Living Skills – to assist in the development or increase a participant’s skills and/or capacity for independence and community participation

  • SUPPORTS

    Support Item Name: Therapy - Exercise Physiologist - Direct Service

    • 12_027_0126_3_3 / 12_027_0128_3_3 / 15_200_0126_1_3 / 15_200_0128_1_3

    Support Item Name: Therapy - Exercise Physiologist - Cancellation

    • 12_027_0126_3_3_CA2 / 12_027_0128_3_3_CA / 15_200_0126_1_3_CA / 15_200_0128_1_3_CA

    Support Item Name: Therapy - Exercise Physiologist - Non-Face-to-Face

    • 12_027_0126_3_3_NF / 12_027_0128_3_3_NF / 15_200_0126_1_3_NF / 15_200_0128_1_3_NF

    Support Item Name: Therapy - Exercise Physiologist - Provider Travel

    • 12_027_0126_3_3_PT / 12_027_0128_3_3_PT / 15_200_0126_1_3_PT / 15_200_0128_1_3_PT

    Support Item Name: Therapy - Exercise Physiologist - NDIA Requested Reports

    • 12_027_0126_3_3_RR / 12_027_0128_3_3_RR / 15_200_0126_1_3_RR / 15_200_0128_1_3_RR

    Support Item Name: Therapy - Exercise Physiologist - Telehealth

    • 12_027_0126_3_3_TH / 12_027_0128_3_3_TH / 15_200_0126_1_3_TH / 15_200_0128_1_3_TH

    Unit: Hour

    Price:

    • National: $161.99

    • Remote: $226.79

    • Very Remote: $242.99

    Please note that Support Costs apply in accordance with the NDIS pricing schedule effective 1st July 2026.

“Everybody Deserves to ‘BLOOM’”

  • An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is a university-qualified allied health professional who specialises in prescribing evidence-based exercise to support individuals living with disabilities, chronic conditions, injuries, and complex health needs. Exercise Physiology focuses on improving strength, mobility, independence, wellbeing, and overall quality of life through tailored movement and exercise programs.

  • Yes, Exercise Physiology may be funded through your NDIS plan if it relates to your goals, functional capacity, health, wellbeing, independence, or participation.

    Exercise Physiology is commonly funded under:

    • Improved Health & Wellbeing

    • Improved Daily Living

    • Capacity Building Supports

    If you are unsure whether your funding can be used, Bloom is happy to help guide you through the process.

  • No referral is required to access Bloom’s Exercise Physiology services privately or through most NDIS plans.

    However, referrals from: are always welcome!

    • GPs and Specialists

    • Paediatricians

    • Allied Health Professionals

    • Support Coordinators

    • Schools & Support Teams

    • Carers

  • Bloom is a mobile Exercise Physiology service all over Sydney, meaning sessions can be completed:

    • At home

    • In the community

    • At the gym

    • In School

    • At hydrotherapy pools

    • Residential Facility

    • Respite Care

    • Or via telehealth where appropriate

    Sessions are tailored to the environment where the participant feels most comfortable, engaged, and supported.

  • The initial assessment supports Bloom to understand the participant’s:

    • Goals

    • Medical history

    • Movement Abilities

    • Support Needs / Considerations

    • Sensory Preferences &Interests

    • Medications, Current Health Concerns, Risk Stratification

    • Functional Capacity Baseline through subjective and objective testing

    This allows programs to be safely tailored to the participant’s individual abilities and goals.

    Assessments may include: movement screening, strength/balance / aerobic assessments, mobility observations, fatigue and pain considerations, functional capacity discussions, and goal setting.

  • Comfortable clothing and supportive footwear that allow safe movement are recommended!

  • Yes. Julia has over 4 years of experience working within the disability sector (Qualified through NDIS Worker Check), including supporting participants with complex and challenging behaviours, Autism Level 3, emotional regulation difficulties, and high support needs.

    Sessions are adapted using proactive planning, flexibility, behavioural understanding, and participant-centred strategies to support safety, engagement, regulation, and positive outcomes.

  • Every participant is different, which means every program is different!

    Programs are tailored based on:

    • Abilities

    • Mobility

    • Confidence levels

    • Goals

    • Behavioural and Sensory Needs

    • Interests

    • Fatigue Levels

    • Medical Considerations & Risk Stratification

    • Preferred Learning Styles

    • Initial Assessment subjective and objective outcomes

    Bloom believes movement should feel achievable, enjoyable, and empowering for every participant.

  • Yes! Bloom values transparency and collaborative care.

    Session/Follow Up notes, prescriptions, progress updates, and reports can be shared with the following upon consent:

    • Yourself

    • Parents and Carers

    • Support Coordinators

    • Allied Health Teams

    • Schools

    • Plan Managers

    • Other Supports as Requested.

  • Getting started is simple!

    • Contact Bloom via email, phone or fill out Bloom’s Enquiry Form on Bloom’s Website

    • Complete an Initial assessment & determine goals

    • Develop an individualised program

    • Begin tailored Exercise Physiology assessments/sessions

    Bloom is always happy to answer questions and support you and families through the process.

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