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Gym and swimming pool fees

Disability Allowance is generally not paid for exercise activities, such as at a gym or swimming pool.

However, Disability Allowance can be paid for gym or swimming pool fees when the exercise activities:

• are directly related to a persons disability and will have a therapeutic value and
• is an additional cost due to the person’s disability and
• are supported by a medical practitioner and
• are provided or supervised by a registered health professional

For more information see:

• Costs paid for
• Proof of costs
• Registered health professional

Legislation

• section 69C(2B) Social Security Act 1964

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