PHF Rebates Pilates, yoga & gym programs
Everything you need to deliver Health Management / Chronic Condition programs and become an eligible provider through AUSactive
Deliver Classes and/or Health Management Programs with PHF Rebates
AUSactive supports exercise professionals and businesses to deliver structured programs for chronic health conditions and become eligible for private health fund rebates.
With new changes across private health funds, group classes, memberships, and ongoing programs may be eligible when delivered under approved health management pathways.
AUSactive members gain access to courses, templates, referral pathways, and step-by-step guidance to help them get set up correctly.
To access the full webinar on health management rebates, AUSactive members can log in to their Member Dashboard and visit the Private Health Fund Toolbox for recordings, resources, templates, and step-by-step guidance.
Not a member? Email info@ausactive.org.au to request access to the webinar recording and stay up to date with the latest information.
Health Management / Chronic Condition Programs (Classes & Memberships)
Health management rebates are designed to support individuals living with chronic or long-term health conditions through structured exercise programs.
These programs are typically delivered through:
- Group classes
- Membership-based programs
- Ongoing structured exercise plans
Unlike therapeutic treatment, these pathways focus on long-term health improvement, prevention, and condition management, often supported by a referral from a healthcare professional.
This is a major opportunity for:
- Pilates studios and sole traders
- Yoga studios and sole traders
- Personal trainers
- Gyms and fitness facilities
Referral-Based Model
To access rebates under health management pathways:
A client is typically referred by:
- A GP
- An allied health professional
The referral typically outlines:
- The client's condition
- Treatment or health goals
- A recommended exercise approach
Your role is to:
- Deliver structured, safe, and appropriate programs
- Track attendance and progress
- Align with the referral intent
Program delivery requirements
What You Need to Deliver
Programs must be:
- Structured (not casual classes)
- Appropriate for the participant's condition
- Designed for long-term participation
- Delivered by qualified professionals
Examples include:
- Strength and mobility programs
- Tai Chi and low-impact group exercise classes
- Pilates-based classes (mat and reformer)
- Yoga classes
- Supervised gym-based programs
- Les Mills classes
- Aqua exercise classes
