Too often we come across physiotherapists lamenting, berating or being perplexed by the way our profession is viewed in compensation arenas (workers compensation or motor vehicle insurance). 

Marcus Mancer MACP’s path to physiotherapy began on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Growing up the son of a farmer and teacher, Marcus found that his teenage years were shaped by his father’s struggles with rheumatoid arthritis.

Psychological safety is a critical factor in the workplace and assessing the level of psychological safety within your practice has a very high return on investment for leaders and managers.

Physiotherapy clinics may be an attractive target for cybercrime, given how valuable patient data and personal health information are to cybercriminals. 

A recent Federal Court decision in Lattouf v ABC has significantly reshaped the legal landscape when it comes to political expression in Australian workplaces. 

The case confirms that political expression is now a protected attribute under section 772(1)(f) of the Fair Work Act 2009, expanding existing protections for employees and introducing new compliance challenges for employers. 

A probationary period is a valuable opportunity to assess whether a new employee is the right fit for your organisation. 

While often seen as a formality, it plays a critical role in the employment life cycle and should be managed with structure and care.

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of workers is a fundamental responsibility of every employer. 

Work health and safety (WHS) laws exist to protect workers from harm, promote safe workplaces and ensure businesses meet their legal obligations. 

I founded Instinct Health in Camberwell in 2017. 

I loved going through the startup phase, from painting and plastering the walls to finding out about software options and then growing a case load from zero. 

When ending an employment relationship, employers must follow a fair and lawful process. 

Unfair dismissal claims are one of the most common matters handled by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) and the consequences of getting it wrong can be significant—both to an employer’s finances and to their reputation.