Practice management

Understanding the award
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Understanding the award


HR in Practice has analysed some of the key features of the industry award to explain how it affects you and your practice.



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.

Putting your people first
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Putting your people first


Recruitment and culture are equally important for building a sustainable practice. Two successful practice owners weigh-in on these complex but crucial topics.

Partnership brings everyone together
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Partnership brings everyone together


APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist David Giles and APA Sports Physiotherapist Jamie Phillips graduated together and went straight into private practice. Ten years after they bought their first clinic together, they opened The Injury Hub.

INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

The practice of business—how do you measure up?


In an increasingly competitive, outcome driven industry, the practice of business measurement has never been more important for physiotherapy practice owners and managers, writes Tom Laundy, director of health services and business advisory at William Buck.

INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Physiotherapy care, anywhere


APA member Karen Finnin is the Director of Online.Physio. She talks to Skye Mitchell about Australia’s first online publicly accessible private practice.

Mobile physio keeps patients moving
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Mobile physio keeps patients moving


Fiona White, director and principal physiotherapist of Own Body mobile physiotherapy and rehabilitation, discusses what it takes to go from solo mobile practitioner to running a team of 40 across three states. Melissa Mitchell reports.

The lowdown on casual conversion
INMOTION 01 Dec, 2021

The lowdown on casual conversion


The Fair Work Act 2009 now provides a clear path to permanent employment for casual employees. Here’s what you need to know.



Genuine casuals and eligibility for casual conversion


What exactly is a casual employee?


Casual employees are a vital element of Australia’s workforce but up until recently, there has been no clear definition of what a casual employee really is.

Inducting new employees
INMOTION 01 Nov, 2021

Inducting new employees


An effective induction program is the best way to give new employees a strong start in a workplace, for the benefit of employees and employers alike.



It can be incredibly overwhelming for new employees to begin employment in a completely new workplace, whether it is their first job after graduation or their tenth.


It is in the employer’s interest to be able to facilitate their transition into the workplace as smoothly as possible and this is best done through an induction program.

Building a great place to work
INMOTION 01 Nov, 2021

Building a great place to work


Melbourne-based clinic NeuroRehab Allied Health Network was recently ranked 20th in the 2021 Australia’s Best Workplaces list. A conversation with Steve Woollard and Angela Mucic about why company culture is the key to its success.



Earlier this year, Melbourne-based NeuroRehab Allied Health Network decided to take a closer look at its company culture by completing a certification through global workplace consulting firm Great Place to Work (GPTW).