DVA Allied Health in Adelaide: How Altaira Supports Veterans Through Physiotherapy, Dietetics & Exercise Physiology
Australia’s veterans deserve care that meets them where they are; care that respects their service history, understands the unique physical and mental health challenges they face, and supports them to live independently and well. At Altaira Allied Health, we’re proud to offer DVA-aligned allied health services across physiotherapy, dietetics, and exercise physiology, designed specifically to help veterans and eligible DVA clients build capacity, restore function, and improve quality of life.
Whether you’re managing a service-related injury, navigating a chronic health condition, or working toward greater independence in daily life, our team is here to help.
What Is a DVA-Aligned Allied Health Service?
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) funds a range of health services for eligible veterans, war widows and widowers, and their dependants. Allied health services, including physiotherapy, dietetics, and exercise physiology, are among the supports that may be covered under DVA entitlements.
At Altaira, our clinicians are experienced in working within DVA frameworks. We take a capacity-building approach, meaning we don’t just manage symptoms, we work with you to set achievable, long-term goals that improve how you function in everyday life.
Physiotherapy for Veterans
Our physiotherapists deliver comprehensive, DVA-aligned assessments and ongoing treatment tailored to each veteran’s goals, service history, and daily routines. Services focus on improving mobility, physical function, independence, and participation in everyday life.
What our physiotherapists can help with:
• Comprehensive assessments and functional capacity evaluations
• Individualised, goal-directed physiotherapy plans
• Strength, balance, mobility, and endurance programs
• Pain management and injury prevention strategies
• Support with transfers, walking, and mobility skills
• Falls prevention and postural management
• Equipment assessment and recommendations (e.g. mobility aids, orthotics)
• Manual handling advice and safe movement strategies
We focus on building functional capacity and supporting Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), always respecting each veteran as an individual with unique goals and a personal story.
Dietetics for Veterans
Our Accredited Practising Dietitian provides DVA-aligned nutrition assessments and ongoing dietary support, helping veterans manage their health through evidence-based, personalised nutrition care. Our approach supports physical health, emotional wellbeing, and cognitive function, so veterans can stay active, independent, and engaged in community life.
Dietetic services include:
• Individualised nutrition assessments and care plans
• Ongoing dietetic intervention linked to DVA goals
• Meal planning aligned with daily routines and support needs
• Support with enteral feeding regimes and equipment
• Oral nutrition supplementation for poor appetite or low BMI concerns (DVA subsidy may apply)
• Nutrition support for chronic conditions including diabetes and heart disease
• Support for disordered eating behaviours associated with mental health
Exercise Physiology for Veterans
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologist provides safe, individualised exercise support for veterans and eligible DVA clients, with a focus on building strength, confidence, and independence through movement. We respect each veteran’s abilities, routines, and preferences, and tailor every program accordingly.
Exercise physiology services include:
• Individualised functional and physical capacity assessments
• Ongoing exercise interventions linked to DVA goals
• Strength and resistance training to support daily activities
• Balance, coordination, and falls-prevention programs
• Cardiovascular and endurance training tailored to ability
• Graded activity programs to build confidence and reduce deconditioning
• Support for exercise with chronic and disability-related conditions
• Home-based and community-based exercise programs
Conditions We Commonly Support
Our allied health team has experience working with a wide range of conditions commonly experienced by veterans, including:
• Musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain: including back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, and service-related conditions
• PTSD and mental health conditions: and their physical impacts such as fatigue, weight changes, and reduced motivation
• Cardiovascular disease: including hypertension, heart disease, and post-cardiac rehabilitation
• Diabetes and metabolic conditions: with a focus on long-term lifestyle management
• Neurological conditions: including stroke and Parkinson’s disease
• Orthopaedic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation: to restore movement and strength after joint replacements or surgery
• Respiratory conditions: including COPD affecting endurance and daily function
• Chronic pain and fatigue syndromes: with programs focused on energy management and movement tolerance
• Frailty, deconditioning, and sarcopenia: particularly where ageing or illness has impacted strength and independence
Our Collaborative Care Philosophy
At Altaira Allied Health, we believe great care is built on genuine relationships. Our allied health professionals work closely with veterans and their wider support networks, including GPs, care coordinators, family, and other health providers, to develop strategies that are realistic, meaningful, and built around each person’s goals.
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every veteran we work with has a unique service history, a unique life, and unique goals. Our job is to listen, assess, and deliver care that genuinely makes a difference.
Book a DVA Allied Health Appointment in Adelaide
Altaira Allied Health is located at 1/629 Lower North East Road, Campbelltown SA 5074.
To make a booking or find out more about our DVA services, contact us:
• Phone: (08) 7086 6426
• Email: alliedhealth@altaira.com.au
• Book online: altairahealth.com.au
