Getting to a physio from Bourke can mean a long round trip. Telephysio Australia brings physiotherapy to Bourke and the surrounding properties by video, so you can get assessed, get a clear plan and start your exercises this week.

Physio access in Bourke: Healthdirect lists no physiotherapy service in Bourke itself. The nearest in-person service is in Cobar, about 160 km away, and Dubbo is about 370 km away. (Source: Healthdirect service finder, checked September 2026.)

Why people in Bourke use telehealth physio

• There's no physio service in town, and the nearest is about 160 km away.

• Cotton and farm work runs to the season. Telehealth lets you get help without leaving during the busy weeks.

• Council and community workers can book around their shifts.

Common problems we help with in Bourke

• Back pain from lifting, irrigation and machinery work

• Shoulder and neck pain from repetitive handling and long hours driving

• Knee and ankle injuries on uneven ground

• Old injuries that flare up during harvest and picking

Every session is with a qualified, AHPRA-registered physiotherapist. We assess the problem, explain what's going on, and build an exercise and self-management plan you can do at home or on site. If we think you need a scan or a face-to-face review, we'll tell you and help you arrange it.

For employers in Bourke

Local industries like cotton, grazing, irrigated farming, and council and community services carry a high risk of musculoskeletal injury. Getting injured workers seen early matters. Research from Monash University found workers who saw a physiotherapist within 7 days of injury had a median of 8.0 weeks off work, compared with 34.7 weeks for those who waited more than 30 days (Mekonnen et al., BMC Public Health, 2025). Telephysio Australia helps Bourke employers get workers assessed within days, not weeks, with clear reporting for your WHS and return to work team.

How to book

• With a GP plan: If your GP sets up a chronic condition management plan, eligible patients can have physio sessions with no gap fee.

• Private: Book directly. Private health extras may cover telehealth physio, so check with your fund.

• Through your employer: If your workplace has an early intervention arrangement with us, you don't need a claim number to get started.

• Workers compensation: Tell us about your claim when you book and we'll work with your case manager.

All you need is a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and a reasonable internet connection. Book a telehealth session.