Buying into or expanding a physiotherapy practice can be overwhelming. Director of business advisory at William Buck, Belinda Hudson, gives APA members key considerations to think about before taking the leap.

1. Business plan, budgets and benchmarks

BMS Group, the official broker for the APA member insurance program, provides a breakdown of the policies you need as a business owner. So what types of insurance should you be looking at?

As a physiotherapist, insurance is crucial for you to stay registered with AHPRA, but things can get a bit complex, especially if you are a business owner.

Professional indemnity

HR in Practice explains the changes to the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010.

As part of an Award review, a final decision has been made regarding proposed changes to the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010.

This announcement has been split into two sections: a major change that is applicable from first full pay period commencing on or after 9 July 2019, and minor changes that will be applicable from the first full pay period commencing on or after 9 January 2019.

Last year the federal government made the decision to make certain natural therapies ineligible for private health insurance rebates, coming into effect on 1 April. Included in this banner is Pilates. Three APA members explain how they are preparing for the changes. Skye Mitchell reports.

Physiotherapists employed in a private practice are covered by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010 (those who work in unincorporated practices in Western Australia are not covered by this award). Given this, the HR in Practice service looks at some key features of the award to help employers understanding their rights and obligations.