Access TheraGolf through NDIS
TheraGolf is designed to be more than just a golf program—it’s a therapeutic service that meets the physical, emotional, and social needs of older adults. As a program led by an Occupational Therapist and PGA Professional, TheraGolf qualifies as a registered therapeutic intervention under NDIS guidelines.
Flexible funding options
- Supports NDIS goals – like mobility, community access, social skills, and independence
- Builds participation – through routine, confidence, and outdoor community engagement
- Provides value for money – combining therapy and recreation in a cost-effective format
- Is delivered by a qualified provider – sessions are OT-led and NDIS compliant
- Fits NDIS scope – not funded by other systems, and focused on function, not sport
EASY NDIS FUNDING
Funding categories
Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
Delivered by a registered Occupational Therapist and a PGA Professional, TheraGolf provides therapy-based sessions focusing on coordination, strength, mobility, cognitive engagement, and emotional wellbeing
Capacity Building – Increased Social & Community Participation
TheraGolf helps participants engage meaningfully in a community-based recreational activity, improving social confidence and inclusion
Core Supports – Assistance with Social & Community Participation
For participants seeking to engage in regular recreational activities with appropriate support or supervision
Therapeutic Supports
Sessions can be individually or group-based, tailored to support rehabilitation, goal-setting, and independence, all documented by our clinical team
Cognitive Golf
Enhance memory, decision-making, and concentration through strategic golf challenges and mental exercises. Each session is designed to stimulate cognitive function while providing enjoyable, purposeful activity.
Physical Wellness Golf
Improve strength, balance, and mobility through gentle golf movements and exercises. Perfect for maintaining physical health while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of golf.
Sensory Golf Experience
Specially designed for individuals with dementia or sensory sensitivities. Calming music, tactile engagement, and sensory cues create a therapeutic environment that enhances emotional wellbeing.
Social Scramble
Build connections and teamwork in a fun, low-pressure format. Strengthen relationships, reduce isolation, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes golf special.
Mini-Golf Day
Pure joy in an accessible format that supports mood and engagement. Adaptable for any setting, this program brings smiles and celebration to your routine.
Golf Course Adventure
Take your skills to the real course! Experience a driving range in a controlled, safe setting and play actual holes on a professional golf course—the ultimate confidence builder.
Cognitive Golf
Enhance memory, decision-making, and concentration through strategic golf challenges and mental exercises. Each session is designed to stimulate cognitive function while providing enjoyable, purposeful activity.
Physical Wellness Golf
Improve strength, balance, and mobility through gentle golf movements and exercises. Perfect for maintaining physical health while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of golf.
Sensory Golf Experience
Specially designed for individuals with dementia or sensory sensitivities. Calming music, tactile engagement, and sensory cues create a therapeutic environment that enhances emotional wellbeing.
Social Scramble
Build connections and teamwork in a fun, low-pressure format. Strengthen relationships, reduce isolation, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes golf special.
Mini-Golf Day
Pure joy in an accessible format that supports mood and engagement. Adaptable for any setting, this program brings smiles and celebration to your routine.
Golf Course Adventure
Take your skills to the real course! Experience a driving range in a controlled, safe setting and play actual holes on a professional golf course—the ultimate confidence builder.
Designed for NDIS participants
| NDIS Criteria | How TheraGolf Meets It |
|---|---|
| Supports goals | Helps participants improve mobility, strength, coordination, confidence, and independence through a motivating sport. |
| Social & economic participation | Promotes inclusion, peer interaction, and community engagement at golf clubs; may support pathways into volunteering or employment. |
| Value for money | Combines OT + PGA Coach in one service, reducing need for separate providers; boosts engagement and long-term outcomes. |
| Effective & evidence-informed | OT provides evidence-based rehab; sport-based therapy shown to improve motor, cognitive, and emotional outcomes; golf targets coordination, focus, and regulation. |
| Complements other supports | Builds skills not met by mainstream golf programs; OT adapts sessions to disability needs; may enable later transition to community golf. |
| Disability-related need | Not just golf lessons—therapy addresses functional limitations (motor planning, social skills, emotional regulation) directly linked to disability. |
How can TheraGolf sessions be funded through the NDIS?
TheraGolf can be funded under various NDIS plan categories, including Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living or Increased Social & Community Participation), Core Supports (Assistance with Social & Community Participation), and Therapeutic Supports. Sessions are OT-led and aligned with NDIS goals such as mobility, social inclusion, and independence.
What types of activities are included in TheraGolf for individuals with disabilities?
TheraGolf offers activities like the Modified Putting Challenge, Target Chipping, Drive & Stretch Combo, TheraGolf Circuit, and Sensory Golf Experience. Each activity is designed with adaptive equipment and tailored to individual capabilities to promote physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing.
Can individuals of all abilities participate in TheraGolf?
Yes, TheraGolf caters to individuals of all abilities, including those who require assistive technology like adaptive golf carts, modified clubs, or grip assist devices. Activities are customised to provide a “just right challenge” for every participant.
Where are TheraGolf services available?
Currently, TheraGolf services are offered across the Northern Rivers region of NSW and the Gold Coast in Queensland. Contact us to discuss services beyond these areas, as we are always looking to expand.
Are the sessions led by qualified professionals?
Yes, TheraGolf sessions are led by a certified PGA professional and an experienced occupational therapist. This ensures the program is both clinically informed and focused on improving functional and social outcomes through golf.