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HR Insights for Allied Health
A major Fair Work Commission decision is set to increase award wages and update classifications across five female-dominated industries. TLDR: In summary it has been determined that allied health professionals have long been undervalued despite their higher qualifications and increased work complexity when compared for example to trades roles which are historically male dominated industries. […]
Most clinic owners have heard of unfair dismissal. It’s the classic claim when someone feels they’ve been fired unfairly. But there’s another type of claim that’s becoming increasingly common—and it can catch even well-intentioned employers off guard. It’s called a General Protections claim. Unlike unfair dismissal, it doesn’t just apply after someone has been terminated—and […]
As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to review your clinic’s performance and set clear goals to drive success in 2025. We often say data not emotions – it is easy to “feel” like things aren’t working, but its the data that really tells the story. KPIs not only measure progress […]
I was super excited when Dr Jacinta & Dr Andy invited me to guest on their podcast the Wealthy Wellness Business Podcast! We initially met a few months ago at a business coaching event in Bali, and instantly hit it off talking about all things team related. These ladies are a dynamic duo team – […]
Managing a successful allied health clinic goes beyond just delivering excellent care. It involves making strategic decisions about how to structure wages, balance billable hours, and ensure the clinic remains profitable. This topic came up recently in a conversation I had with a clinic owner. They were facing a common “double whammy” in the industry: […]
Unfair dismissal is one of the most common challenges small business owners face when managing staff. With the right processes in place, you can significantly reduce the risk of a claim—and the financial and emotional stress that comes with it. What Is Unfair Dismissal? Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), unfair dismissal occurs when […]
As a HR Consultant I work exclusively with clients who have employees and don’t provide advice to businesses who wish to engage contractors. While I work with businesses on strategies for transitioning contractors to an employment model, I understand that some businesses in the allied health sector still seek to engage contractors. I also don’t […]
As of August 26, 2024, significant changes to casual employment laws in Australia took effect under the Closing Loopholes (No 2) Amendments. These changes will impact all employers, including those in the allied health sector. While we see most Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists and Osteopaths employed Full Time when they are hired – […]
Hiring can be daunting, especially when you’re at capacity and desperately need that new practitioner to service clients or the administrative team member to shoulder the burdon of some workload.. Whether you’re hiring a physiotherapist, chiropractor, occupational therapist, remedial massage therapist, practice manager or any other member of your team, it can be challenging to […]
Calculating pay when you have a Hybrid Role One of the most common questions we receive from clinic owners and managers is whether an allied health professional, such as a physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath, remedial massage therapist or any others, can be paid a lower “admin” rate when performing non-clinical or administrative tasks. Employers may see […]
I don’t just talk to you about boring HR stuff that you can read online… I offer straight forward advice in language you can understand, with a strategic focus based on a specific understanding of the types of challenges you face in private allied health practices – regardless of whether you are a Remedial Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath, Naturopath, Dietician or other complimentary Allied Health Professional.
On top of my experience with all things related to running a clinic; I have worked with over 200 clients in allied health and have 14 years’ experience in HR, a Bachelor of Business majoring in HR Management & a Graduate Certificate in Industrial Relations.
