HR IN PRACTICE The redundancy process can be challenging and it’s important to get it right. Here are some key obligations and practical considerations for managing redundancy.

DELEGATION In the second instalment in a series on organisational challenges physiotherapy practice owners face as their business grows, Greg Goh explains why hiring a practice manager often fails to solve the owner’s bottleneck.

When Benjamin Gold’s wife Nicole Iglicki was diagnosed with breast cancer just before the COVID-19 pandemic, their lives became dominated by hospitals, surgery and chemotherapy. Nicole’s having to travel to care when she was feeling low sparked an idea for Benjamin: what if cancer rehabilitation and allied healthcare could come to the patient?

SPAN OF CONTROL In the first instalment in a series on organisational challenges faced by physiotherapy practice owners as their business grows, Greg Goh considers the span of control problem most practice owners don’t know they have.

HR IN PRACTICE From superannuation and parental leave to minimum wages and award reform, the 2026–27 period brings changes that will affect payroll, leave planning, classification decisions and broader compliance obligations.

PAY EQUITY REFORM Gender-based pay equity reforms are set to reshape the physiotherapy workforce over the next five years, bringing long overdue recognition to a profession historically affected by gender-based inequities. While the changes, due to be implemented on 1 October, represent a positive step towards fairer remuneration, they also present challenges for private practice owners.

Employee absenteeism can be a challenging issue in the workplace. Identifying early warning signs and following appropriate procedures can assist employers in managing this issue.

Alongside the physical symptoms of persistent pain, there often come years of frustration, fear of movement, conflicting advice, unsuccessful treatments and a growing loss of confidence in the body. For physiotherapists, helping people navigate that complexity can be one of the most challenging – and rewarding – areas of clinical practice.