Diabetes Empowerment Program (DEP)

We are pleased to offer specialised exercise physiology sessions for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Our goal is to support you in managing your condition through personalized exercise and education sessions.

Eligibility

To qualify for our exercise physiology sessions, you must:

• Be over 18 years of age.

• Have type 2 diabetes.

• Be referred by your GP using the "Referral form for Group Allied Health Services under Medicare for patients with type 2 diabetes."

Your GP will need to prepare a new GP Management Plan (item 721 or 732) for your referral.

What to Expect

Initial Assessment:

• Your journey begins with an initial assessment, which will be conducted under Medicare code (item 81100 - in person, 93284 -telehealth).

Exercise and Education Sessions:

• After your initial assessment, you will progress to your 8 funded exercise and diabetes education sessions (item number 81115).

Both these sessions will be bulk billed under Medicare, meaning there is no out-of-pocket cost to you.

Important Note

Please note that these sessions are distinct from the "Referral Form for Individual Allied Health Services under Medicare for patients with a chronic medical condition and complex care needs." This is a care plan where you can access various other services (up to 5 per year). However, we are also happy to see patients under this referral too.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you manage your diabetes and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

HOW TO BOOK ONLINE:

Look at the timetable for the therapist running the class you want

Head to our online booking page

Make sure you're on the Malaga Location

Click the therapist's name

Click the CLASS TAB* (its next to the search bar)

Find the class time you want - and book!

*Mention the promo BOGO when booking online or phone*

If you have any problems call us!

​If you are interested in this program and would like to talk to us about how we can help, please phone Palms Physiotherapy on (08) 6285 6185