TAC physiotherapy in Victoria
After a transport accident, know the next step.
We provide assessment and goal-directed physiotherapy for accident-related injuries while helping you understand the information our clinic needs. TAC—not Physio Cure—decides funding and approvals.
Current 2026 policy
TAC EIPF ended on 1 February 2026
Physiotherapy delivered from that date is billed under the current TAC Physiotherapy fee schedule and managed under the TAC Allied Health (Physiotherapy) Policy. This page does not describe TAC treatment as EIPF.
Approval checkpoint
Where are you in your recovery?
The timing of treatment and any break in TAC-funded care affect approval requirements.
Prior TAC approval may not be required
TAC states you do not need to contact it for approval first when you have a TAC claim number, a doctor or other health professional recommends physiotherapy, and treatment is for your transport-accident injuries.
All three conditions must be satisfied. Funding is still subject to TAC rules and reasonable costs.
Check TAC approval before funded care
Contact TAC if it is close to or more than 90 days since the accident and further treatment has not already been approved, or if more than six months have passed since any TAC-paid treatment or service.
Check the TAC physiotherapy page →Physio Cure can explain its clinic process but cannot approve a TAC claim, extend funding or promise reimbursement.
Provide it when making and attending the appointment.
The service must relate to injuries from the transport accident.
TAC may review progress and clinical justification.
Timing, treatment gaps and requested services matter.
Before your first visit
What we will need from you
TAC claim number
Give this to reception and bring it to the appointment.
Accident details
Date of the accident and a clear description of the injuries being treated.
Recommendation
Details from the doctor or health professional who recommended physiotherapy.
Approvals and reports
Any TAC approval, imaging, hospital or specialist information you already have.
Individual care
What physiotherapy may support
Care is based on assessment, accident-related needs, goals and measured response. No specific modality or recovery time is guaranteed.
Assessment and explanation
Review symptoms, function and factors relevant to safe recovery.
Movement and graded exercise
Build mobility, strength, control and task tolerance progressively.
Self-management
Education and practical strategies between appointments.
Functional goals
Meaningful goals related to daily activity, participation and recovery.
Optional adjuncts
Hands-on or other techniques only when clinically reasoned and consented.
Outcome review
Measure change, adjust the plan, discharge or refer when appropriate.
A TAC Allied Health Treatment and Recovery Plan or other information is completed when required by TAC policy or requested by TAC—not as an automatic marketing promise.
Your pathway
Clear steps from claim to review
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01
Check timing
Identify whether TAC approval is required.
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Provide details
Share claim, accident and recommendation information.
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Assess
Understand accident-related symptoms and function.
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Agree
Set relevant, measurable recovery goals.
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Progress
Use an appropriate active treatment plan.
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Review
Measure response and communicate as authorised.
Billing and payment
Know the payment arrangement before treatment
TAC describes two payment pathways for approved services: TAC may pay the provider at the TAC rate, or you may pay the provider and TAC may reimburse you at the TAC rate.
- If a provider charges more than the TAC rate, a gap payment may apply.
- Reception will confirm this clinic’s current billing arrangement.
- TAC decides whether a treatment or service is payable.
- Keep receipts if you are using the reimbursement pathway.
Physio Cure does not promise that TAC will fund every item, report, technique or appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Before you book
For an approval decision, contact TAC. Reception can explain the clinic’s appointment and billing process.
Email receptionDo I need TAC approval in the first 90 days?
TAC says prior approval is not required when you have a TAC claim number, a doctor or health professional recommends physiotherapy, and treatment is for accident injuries. If any requirement is unclear, confirm it with TAC.
What happens after 90 days?
If it is close to or more than 90 days since the accident and further treatment has not already been approved, contact TAC before relying on funded treatment.
What if I have not had TAC-paid treatment for six months?
TAC says approval is needed when more than six months have passed since any treatment or service was paid for by TAC.
Is TAC physiotherapy still under EIPF?
No. TAC states that EIPF ceased to be effective from 1 February 2026. Current physiotherapy follows the TAC Allied Health Physiotherapy Policy and fee schedule.
Will I have a gap fee?
A gap may apply if the clinic fee is higher than the TAC payment rate. Ask reception to confirm the current arrangement before treatment.
Can TAC stop or review treatment funding?
TAC may review progress, clinical justification and outcomes when deciding what it can pay for and for how long. Physio Cure cannot guarantee ongoing approval.
Choose a clinic
TAC physiotherapy in Elwood or Beaumaris
Elwood
Physio Cure
Level 1, 61 Brighton RoadElwood VIC 3184 03 9525 6077
Beaumaris
Physio First
19 Keys StreetBeaumaris VIC 3193 03 9589 0088
Take the next step
Have your TAC claim details ready.
Check approval when required, then book at the clinic that suits you.