How far is the drive from Tallong, and is parking easy?

It's about 40 kilometres and 32 minutes via the Hume Motorway. Parking at our Goulburn clinic is straightforward, so the visit itself is quick once you've made the drive in.

Does Medicare cover physio for an older Tallong resident managing balance issues?

A Medicare rebate may apply under a GP Chronic Disease Management plan for eligible ongoing conditions. Private health extras cover is the other common pathway — we can talk you through which applies.

Do I need a GP referral to see a physio?

No. You can book physiotherapy directly as a private patient. A referral is only needed for the funded pathways — a GP Chronic Disease Management plan for a Medicare rebate, or the relevant paperwork for WorkCover, CTP, DVA, or NDIS. Bring any referral or plan you already have and we'll sort the billing at our end.

What should I bring to a first physio appointment?

Any scans or imaging you've had, a list of your medications, any referral or funding paperwork, and clothing you can move in. Most of all, come ready to describe how it started, what makes it worse, and what you need to get back to — that history shapes the assessment more than anything.

32 minutes from Tallong

Physiotherapy in Tallong.

Name: Goulburn Health Therapy
Address: 37 Ross Street, Goulburn, NSW, 2580, AU
Telephone: (02) 4822 0144
Price range: $$

We treat Tallong residents from our Goulburn clinic — about 32 minutes and 40 km away.

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Local care

Physiotherapy for Tallong residents.

Falls, stiffness and slow-building joint pain are common concerns for the rural-block retirees who make up a good share of Tallong's population. The town sits north-east of Goulburn, about 32 minutes and 40 kilometres away via the Hume Motorway — a trip many Tallong residents plan around errands in town rather than a standalone outing.

Bushland-property owners face a different load: uneven ground, gates, wood-carrying, and the odd twisted ankle on a track. Commuters add desk-and-drive posture strain to the mix.

We assess what's actually going on, whether it's a balance concern after a fall, a stiff shoulder that's been ignored for months, or a strain from property work, and build a plan that respects how far you've come to get here. Neighbours from Marulan, Bungonia and Greenwich Park face the same drive and the same trade-offs.

Getting here

The drive in from Tallong.

Tallong sits north-east of Goulburn, about 40 km from the clinic and roughly 32 minutes away via the Hume Motorway. Our clinic is at 37 Ross Street in the centre of Goulburn, with parking on site — an easy trip for a first assessment or a standing block of appointments.

What we treat

What Tallong patients see us for.

A physiotherapist is usually the right first stop for pain, injury, and how the body moves — before scans, injections, or surgery for anything that isn't an emergency. Our physios are AHPRA-registered and treat everything from fresh strains to long rehab after surgery, with a diagnosis and a written plan on day one.

Back and neck painfresh or long-running
Sports and exercise injuriesstrains, sprains, tendon pain
Joint painknee, hip, shoulder, ankle
Rehab after surgeryknees, hips, shoulders, backs
Work injurieslifting, posture, repetitive strain
Balance and strength for older adults

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Who you'll see

Your physiotherapy team.

Hee-Lian Foreman

Senior Physiotherapist

Joshua Mitchell

Physiotherapist

Samreena Asim

Senior Physiotherapist

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Funding

Ways to pay.

Tallong residents can use any of these pathways for physiotherapy, subject to eligibility and the right referral or plan.

Medicare
Private health
WorkCover
CTP
DVA
NDIS

Common questions

Questions we get asked a lot.

How far is the drive from Tallong, and is parking easy?
It's about 40 kilometres and 32 minutes via the Hume Motorway. Parking at our Goulburn clinic is straightforward, so the visit itself is quick once you've made the drive in.
Does Medicare cover physio for an older Tallong resident managing balance issues?
A Medicare rebate may apply under a GP Chronic Disease Management plan for eligible ongoing conditions. Private health extras cover is the other common pathway — we can talk you through which applies.
Do I need a GP referral to see a physio?
No. You can book physiotherapy directly as a private patient. A referral is only needed for the funded pathways — a GP Chronic Disease Management plan for a Medicare rebate, or the relevant paperwork for WorkCover, CTP, DVA, or NDIS. Bring any referral or plan you already have and we'll sort the billing at our end.
What should I bring to a first physio appointment?
Any scans or imaging you've had, a list of your medications, any referral or funding paperwork, and clothing you can move in. Most of all, come ready to describe how it started, what makes it worse, and what you need to get back to — that history shapes the assessment more than anything.