Melbourne allied health practices
Admin support built for Melbourne's allied health clinics
From Carlton to Box Hill, Footscray to the south-east growth corridors — Melbourne's allied health practices need admin teams that understand Cliniko, WorkSafe Victoria, and NDIS claims processing. Ours do. Dedicated, managed, and trained from day one.
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Cliniko
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Melbourne & VIC
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Appointment management for Melbourne's fastest-growing clinics
Melbourne's allied health sector is expanding faster than most practices can hire for. From physio clinics in Box Hill managing overflow from Monash Health referrals to new multi-disciplinary practices opening in the western growth corridors, the admin load is outpacing the front desk.
In practice
A four-practitioner physiotherapy practice in Box Hill is receiving a steady stream of post-surgical referrals from Monash Health. Their single receptionist cannot keep up with the volume — rebooking cancellations, managing the waitlist, and onboarding new patients from hospital discharge summaries. Within two weeks of our team starting, the waitlist backlog clears, cancellation slots are filled same-day, and new patient onboarding time drops from 25 minutes to eight.
What we handle
- Diary optimisation across multiple practitioners and appointment types in Cliniko
- Waitlist management with same-day slot filling for cancellations
- Cancellation follow-up within 48 hours to rebook lapsed appointments
- New patient onboarding — intake forms, funding verification, initial scheduling
- Multi-practitioner scheduling across shared treatment rooms and equipment
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WorkSafe Victoria billing and NDIS claims processing
Victoria's WorkSafe billing environment has its own compliance rhythm — provider registration requirements, billing review programs, and claim lodgement processes that differ from every other state. Add NDIS plan management on top and you have a full-time administrative role most practices cannot justify hiring for.
In practice
An occupational therapy practice in Footscray is navigating a WorkSafe billing review for the second time in 18 months. Their clinical notes are solid, but invoice formatting inconsistencies and missing prior approval references are triggering audit flags. Our team restructures their billing workflow in Cliniko — standardising invoice templates, attaching prior approval numbers to every claim, and implementing a pre-submission checklist. The next review passes without issue.
What we handle
- WorkSafe Victoria provider registration support and renewal tracking
- Billing review preparation — invoice formatting, documentation alignment, prior approval referencing
- NDIS portal submissions including bulk claim uploads and payment reconciliation
- Service agreement management and plan utilisation tracking for NDIS participants
- Progress note formatting to meet both WorkSafe and NDIS documentation standards
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Recall campaigns that keep Melbourne patients on track
Melbourne patients have options. When someone drops off their treatment plan, they are not sitting at home waiting to be called — they are seeing the podiatrist down the road or the physio their neighbour recommended. Structured recall campaigns bring them back before that happens.
In practice
A podiatry practice in South Yarra notices a familiar pattern: patients complete their initial biomechanical assessment and first two treatment sessions, then disappear. The practice owner suspects it is a rebooking gap — patients leave the clinic intending to call back but never do. Our team implements a three-stage recall sequence in Cliniko: a same-day rebooking prompt, a seven-day follow-up SMS, and a 30-day personal message from the treating practitioner. Treatment plan completion rates climb from 41% to 74% in the first quarter.
What we handle
- Overdue patient identification and segmentation by treatment type and practitioner
- SMS and email recall sequences triggered at clinically appropriate intervals
- Seasonal campaign management — diabetic foot checks in winter, pre-sport assessments before AFL season
- Lapsed patient re-engagement for patients inactive beyond 90 days
- Referrer relationship management — thank-you notes, progress updates, and re-referral prompts to local GPs
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Inbox triage and referral management
Melbourne's allied health ecosystem runs on referrals — from major hospital networks, GP clinics across the northern and eastern suburbs, and specialist consulting rooms in the CBD. Every referral that sits unprocessed is a patient waiting and a referrer losing confidence in your practice.
In practice
A multi-disciplinary allied health group in Carlton receives referrals from Austin Health, Northern Hospital, and a network of 30+ GP clinics across the inner north. Their shared inbox has 200+ unread emails. Referrals are buried between supplier invoices and patient enquiries. Our team takes over the inbox within 48 hours — triaging every message, processing referrals into Cliniko with correct practitioner allocation, and responding to GPs with appointment confirmations the same business day.
What we handle
- Inbox zero management — daily triage of practice email with categorisation and escalation protocols
- Hospital referral processing from Austin Health, Monash Health, Northern Hospital, and The Alfred
- GP correspondence — appointment confirmations, progress reports, and discharge summaries
- Inter-practitioner coordination for multi-disciplinary treatment plans
- Insurance pre-approvals and funding verification before first appointments
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End-of-day reconciliation and revenue support
The clinical day ends at 6pm. The admin day should not stretch to 9pm. Daily reconciliation, claim processing, and invoice follow-up keep your revenue cycle tight — without your practitioners spending their evenings on billing.
In practice
A Richmond exercise physiology practice running Group GPCCMP sessions discovers they have been under-billing Medicare for three months. The group session claiming rules changed, and no one updated the Cliniko templates. Our team audits the billing setup, corrects the item numbers, lodges amended claims for the affected sessions, and implements a quarterly billing compliance check to prevent recurrence.
What we handle
- Daily billing reconciliation — matching appointments to invoices and flagging unbilled sessions
- Medicare GPCCMP claim processing including group session and chronic disease management items
- HICAPS reconciliation and gap payment follow-up
- Outstanding invoice follow-up at 7, 14, and 30 days
- Monthly revenue reporting with practitioner-level breakdowns and trend analysis
Built for Victorian allied health compliance
WorkSafe Victoria compliance
Understanding Victoria's specific billing review program and provider registration requirements. Our team formats invoices, attaches prior approval references, and prepares documentation that passes WorkSafe audits without clinical disruption.
NDIS portal management
Claims processing and service agreements for Victoria's 170,000+ NDIS participants. From plan utilisation tracking to bulk claim uploads, we manage the administrative burden so your clinicians can focus on delivering outcomes.
VAHPA awareness
Familiarity with Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association standards and advocacy. Our admin workflows align with VAHPA's recommended practice management frameworks, supporting your compliance with industry best practice across Victoria.
Common questions from Melbourne practices
Do your virtual assistants understand WorkSafe Victoria requirements?
Yes. Our team is trained on WorkSafe Victoria's billing and compliance framework — including provider registration, prior approval processes, billing review preparation, and the specific invoice formatting requirements that trigger audit flags. We handle the administrative side so your practitioners can focus on clinical documentation and treatment delivery.
Can you handle NDIS claims for my Melbourne practice?
Yes, including portal submissions, service agreement management, plan utilisation tracking, and payment reconciliation. Victoria has over 170,000 NDIS participants, and the administrative load on allied health providers is significant. Our team manages the full NDIS billing cycle from funding verification before the first appointment through to claim lodgement and follow-up on outstanding payments.
How does timezone coverage work?
Our Philippines-based team works Melbourne business hours — AEST/AEDT aligned. That means your inbox is triaged, appointments are managed, and billing is processed during the hours your practice operates. For practices that need early morning or extended afternoon coverage, we can adjust schedules to match.
What areas of Melbourne do you support?
All of Greater Melbourne — from Carlton and Fitzroy in the inner city to Box Hill and Glen Waverley in the east, Footscray and Werribee in the west, and growing corridors in the south-east like Cranbourne and Pakenham. We also support regional Victorian practices in Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo. The work is remote, so location within Victoria does not affect the service.
Can you manage referrals from Melbourne hospitals?
Absolutely. We process referrals from Austin Health, Monash Health, The Alfred, Northern Hospital, St Vincent's, and the Royal Melbourne. Each hospital network has its own referral format and discharge summary structure — our team is familiar with the common formats and ensures every referral is logged, acknowledged, and scheduled promptly.
Your Melbourne practice runs on Cliniko.
Your admin should too.
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