Referral guide for GPs: Type 2 diabetes group exercise classes in South Western Sydney
23 May 2025
GPs can refer eligible patients with type 2 diabetes to group exercise classes delivered by accredited exercise physiologists under Medicare Item 81110. This page outlines referral requirements, what patients can expect, how reporting works, and includes a list of local providers delivering the program.
Key points
- Patients must have a GP Management Plan to be eligible (Item 81110)
- A Team Care Arrangement is not required for group services
- Patients receive eight x 1-hour group sessions, in addition to their five individual allied health visits
- A face-to-face assessment is completed before group classes begin
- GPs receive assessment and progress reports from the exercise physiologist
- Referrals can be made to the organisation rather than an individual clinician
- All listed services are based in South Western Sydney
How it works
GPs can refer patients with a GP Management Plan to type 2 diabetes group exercise classes under Medicare Item 81110.
After referral to a participating exercise physiology practice (listed below), patients will receive a face-to-face consultation to assess their suitability for the program. A copy of the assessment will be sent back to the referring GP.
Patients deemed suitable will be invited to attend eight one-hour group exercise sessions. Once these are complete, the exercise physiologist will provide a report to the GP detailing the patient’s progress.
These eight group sessions are in addition to the five individual allied health visits available to eligible patients each calendar year. Unlike individual services, there is no requirement for a Team Care Arrangement to refer for group allied health services.
Referrals can be made to the organisation rather than a specific clinician, offering greater flexibility in scheduling and clinician availability.
Participating providers – Liverpool LGA
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Organisation |
Address |
Cost |
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Unit 2/46-48 Jedda Rd, Prestons |
Bulk billed |
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Mounties Health and Fitness |
101 Meadows Rd, Mount Pritchard |
Bulk billed |
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Michael Wenden Aquatic Centre, Miller |
MBS gap fee |
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|
15/2 Ash Road, Prestons |
Bulk billed |
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|
Suite 1, 173–179 Bigge St, Liverpool |
Bulk billed |
Referral form
You can access the referral form via the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website:
Referral form for group allied health services under Medicare for patients with type 2 diabetes