DVA Personal Trainer

Are you a veteran in Melbourne looking to improve your fitness, recover from injury, or manage a chronic or acute health conditions related to your time in service? At Moonee Valley Health and Fitness, we offer DVA approved personal training and gym programs specifically for veterans.

All our personal trainers are university qualified exercise specialist called an Exercise Physiologist to prescribe exercise on a one on one basis. They are accredited by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and are registered with Services Australia.

Fill out our online enquiry form to be contacted by one of our friendly team to help assist you with your application or call the gym on (03)9996-0790 to get started.

Why Veterans Choose Us?

• DVA Approved Personal Trainers with military understanding: We are experienced in working with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) to provide fully funded personal training services to eligible veterans who are also qualified exercise physiologists.
• 1 on 1 Fitness & Gym Programs addressing veteran specific needs: Our programs are designed to fit your specific fitness level, needs, and goals.
• Rehabilitation and Injury Recovery: Specialised exercise and rehabilitation for service related injuries.
• Veteran-Friendly Gym Environment: A supportive and understanding space where you can train with other veterans in small groups or enjoy one-on-one coaching and appointments.
• Stress and PTSD Management through exercise: Exercise can play a vital role in managing stress and PTSD, improving mood and offering a structured program to help regain control over both body and mind.
• Flexible Scheduling: Our gym and trainers are available from 6:00am each day and we are open 6 days a week.
• Community Building: Join our MVFit Community and attend our regular group classes to help connect with other local veterans.

At Moonee Valley Health and Fitness, we're proud to be a DVA-approved provider for personal training services. This means eligible veterans can access high-quality fitness programs at no out-of-pocket cost.

We understand the unique needs of veterans, whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to stay active and healthy. Our experienced team of trainers and exercise physiologists are here to support you every step of the way.

DVA Exercise Programs with our Personal Trainers / Exercise Physios

Entitled DVA clients may be referred for safe and clinically effective Exercise Physiology treatment by their general practitioner on a valid D904 referral form.

Any treatment must be clinically appropriate and delivered in a timely manner and a referral from your medical practitioner, medical specialist or hospital discharge planner which includes a diagnosis informing your condition requiring clinically necessary treatment.

Upon diagnosis and referral of a specific condition, DVA will pay for the clinically necessary treatments. These appointments are fully funded so they have no out of pocket expense and are free for the veteran. DVA Health Cards (Gold and White) are accepted as payment upon a GP referral

DVA entitlements include:

• Gold card holders are entitled to clinically necessary treatment covered by DVA’s health care arrangements for all health conditions
• White card holders are entitled to clinically necessary treatment for an accepted disability

DVA Health Cards (Gold and White) are accepted as payment upon a GP referral.

To learn more about the DVA approval process and the necessary GP referral, click here for additional information

Our Services for Veterans

• Veteran Gym Memberships: Whilst we don't offer gym memberships or non-supervised gym access at our clinic we do have a friendly, veteran-focused environment to maintain or improve your health in our 1 on 1 appointments or group classes in the gym.
• DVA Personal Training: Our personal trainers work with veterans to create personalised fitness and rehabilitation programs. If you’re eligible for DVA benefits, your sessions may be fully covered for you to work with our exercise physiologists.
• Rehabilitation Programs: Injury recovery and rehabilitation services to help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence. We’ll guide you through every step of your recovery process with a goal for you to be able to self-manage your healthy lifestyle.
• Group Fitness Classes: Join our veteran-friendly group fitness sessions designed to cater to all fitness levels. Connect with other veterans and stay motivated in a supportive community as part of our group exercise physiology sessions.

Please note that these are not generalised exercise class, fitness or gym programs or gym memberships. Each program must be clinically necessary and individualised and provided by our exercise physiologists.

Our gym and Pilates studio, located in Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds, provides a welcoming and supportive environment, free from intimidation. For added convenience, we also offer a mobile service, delivering care in the comfort of your own home.

Our personalised and holistic approach to health and wellness is driven by our expert Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists, ensuring you receive the best care tailored to your unique needs.

"Serving veterans across Melbourne, including Ascot Vale, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, and surrounding suburbs."