Melbourne Centre for Athletic Performance
About Melbourne Centre for Athletic Performance
Melbourne Centre for Athletic Performance is an NDIS-registered provider based in Essendon, Victoria, serving participants across Inner Eastern Melbourne. They offer 2 types of support including dietetics and physiotherapy. MCAP offers expert sports physio, injury rehab & performance training tailored for Melbourne based athletes in our Essendon centre.
Services Melbourne Centre for Athletic Performance provides
- Dietetics
- Physiotherapy
NDIS Commission register record
Published by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, as at 2 August 2026.
Approved to deliver
- Exercise physiology and personal well-being activities
The Commission holds this registration under MELBOURNE CENTRE FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRUST. Search the register by ABN rather than business name — trading names and registered entity names often differ.
Approval covers the support types listed above. It is not a statement that Melbourne Centre for Athletic Performance currently offers all of them, or has availability. How we check listings.
Source: NDIS Commission provider register, snapshot 2 August 2026.
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Understanding physiotherapy under the NDIS
NDIS-funded physiotherapy helps participants improve movement, strength, balance, and physical function. Unlike Medicare-funded physio (which is typically short-term and injury-focused), NDIS physiotherapy takes a holistic, long-term approach to maintaining and building physical capacity.
The NDIS rate for physiotherapy is $183.99 per hour. Sessions are usually longer than standard Medicare physio appointments, allowing for more comprehensive assessment and treatment. Common focus areas include mobility training, strength and conditioning, hydrotherapy (pool-based therapy), post-surgical rehabilitation, pain management, and neurological rehabilitation for conditions like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and acquired brain injury.
Hydrotherapy is particularly popular under the NDIS. The buoyancy and warmth of water make it easier for participants with mobility limitations to exercise, and the therapeutic benefits for muscle tone, joint range, and pain relief are well documented. Not all physiotherapists offer hydrotherapy, and pool-based sessions may attract a facility fee on top of the therapist’s rate, so clarify costs upfront.
Physiotherapists also play a key role in equipment recommendations. If you need a wheelchair, standing frame, or other mobility aid, your physio’s assessment and prescription report form part of the funding application. They work alongside occupational therapists on complex equipment needs and can provide trial periods to ensure the equipment suits you before the NDIS commits to purchasing it.
Home visits allow the physiotherapist to assess your mobility and physical function in your actual living environment, identifying fall risks and recommending practical changes. Travel charges apply for home visits and must be agreed beforehand. For exercise programs that need regular practice between sessions, many physios provide home exercise programs with video demonstrations that participants and support workers can follow independently.
NDIS supports in Inner Eastern Melbourne
The Inner Eastern Melbourne service district covers 158+ suburbs and hosts 1126+ registered NDIS providers. Participants in this area typically access services in their local community, though many providers including Melbourne Centre for Athletic Performance travel to clients at home. Travel charges under the NDIS are capped and must be agreed in your service agreement before work begins.
Most participants in Inner Eastern Melbourne access a mix of services — commonly support worker, sda and transport. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or need a specific assessment, comparing providers in your area is the best way to find the right fit for your goals and circumstances.
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