Accredited Exercise Physiology Program

We are excited to announce BCA’s new Accredited Exercise Physiology (AEP) Program, that will commence on the 1st of July 2025.

The program has been specifically designed to help individuals of all ages. Sessions will be delivered from our fully equipped and friendly Burdekin Community Rehabilitation Centre located at 12A Chippendale Street, Ayr.

Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) supervise all AEP Program participants and provide best practice exercise prescription to ensure that everyone performs exercises that are safe and appropriate for their goals and health conditions.  Sessions will be delivered one-on-one and face to face.

Our AEPs specialise in helping people to:
Manage a chronic disease or injury
Post-surgery rehabilitation support
Recover from a cardiac or cancer event
Improve strength and mobility
Reduce cholesterol
Manage/improve arthritis and joint pain
Maintain or reduce body weight

Ways you may be able to access AEP Program services:
Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM)
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) – Gold and White card holders
Home Care Packages Program (HCP)
Support at Home Program (SaH) – expected to commence 01.11.25
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Private Health Fund
Private Fee for Service
What do I do next?
CDM or DVA, please speak with your GP
Aged Care Package or NDIS, please speak with your service provider or contact BCRH (details below) if you are self-managing your Package/Plan
Private Health Fund, please speak with your Fund
Private fee for service, please speak with BCRH (details below)
For information, please contact the Burdekin Centre for Rural Health (BCRH) located at 12A Chippendale St, Ayr.
P:   4783 2711
E:   bca@bcaburdekin.org.au
W: www.burdekincommunityassociation.org.au
F:   www.facebook.com/bca1975

Contributed with thanks to Debra Cochran, CEO of the Burdekin Community Association Inc (BCA)

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