Do I need a referral to see a Chiropractor?

by Dr Jed Shepherd | Dec 30, 2025 | DVA, ICWA, MediCare Care Plan, referral to see a Chiropractor, WorkCover, Workers Compensation

‘Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor from my doctor or GP?’ Is a common question that we receive from new patients looking to book in to see us. The short answer is no! But there are a couple of cases in which you may need a referral from your GP or Doctor...

Chronic Disease Management Care Plan Changes for Chiro

by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jul 9, 2025 | Chiropractic Care, MediCare Care Plan, referral to see a Chiropractor

Chronic Disease Management Care Plan Changes for Chiro From 1st July 2025, major changes are coming to the way you access Medicare-funded chiropractic care under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan.  The new system aims to provide more coordinated, patient-centred...

Chiro Treatment Under medicare, DVA, ICWA & Workcover

by Dr Jed Shepherd | May 1, 2025 | Car Accident, Chiropractic Care, DVA, ICWA, MediCare Care Plan, referral to see a Chiropractor, WorkCover, Workers Compensation

Chiropractic treatment under Medicare, DVA, ICWA, and WorkCover. At Fortitude Chiropractic located in Perth, Western Australia, we generally see about 80-85% of our patients as private clients. This means that most patients will come without a referral and they will...

Chiro Under Medicare for First Nations Australians

by Dr Jed Shepherd | Jun 11, 2024 | Back Pain, First Nation Australians, MediCare Care Plan, Neck Pain, referral to see a Chiropractor

Chiro under Medicare for First Nations Australians Are you aware that First Nations Australians are eligible to receive up to 10 sessions of Chiropractic or allied health treatment each year under medicare for management of chronic conditions when referred through...