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INMOTION 01 Feb, 2023

Changes to workplace relations in 2023

HR IN PRACTICE A number of amendments were made to workplace relations legislation in 2022 and the effects will play out this year for employers and employees. Here’s what you need to know.

The past year was very busy for workplace relations and 2023 promises to be no different.

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INMOTION 01 Feb, 2023

Why you need to focus on the client experience

The client experience at your practice begins long before they set foot through the door, says private practitioner Tom Hindhaugh. In the first of a series of three articles on how to run a successful private practice, Tom discusses the importance of getting the client experience just right.

There is a reason why Tom Hindhaugh APAM sits new graduates at his private practice down to talk about building high-quality, trusting relationships with clients—and it has a direct impact on clinical outcomes.

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INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Driving innovation in physio

FOCUS 2022 Across the FOCUS 2022 conference, several sessions provided insight into the use of new technologies, including telehealth and virtual reality, to enhance existing practice.

‘Innovation starts with a problem,’ said Stephen King, a physiotherapist, innovator and self-confessed lover of data.

Stephen led a session on innovation that showcased three physiotherapists who have taken their innovations to market.

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INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Leading the way in physio

FOCUS 2022 Creating systematic processes and fostering a collaborative, open environment featured strongly among the many topical discussions on leadership at the conference.

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INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Allyship and cultural safety

FOCUS 2022 A strong theme running through this year’s conference was allyship, not just for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities but for other diverse groups including LGBTQIA+ people.

Leading the theme was Aboriginal academic and activist Professor Marcia Langton, drawing parallels between the Aboriginal astronomers who created star maps to assist their people in navigating across Country and professional practice.

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INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Warm welcome greets attendees

The jubilation at the first post-pandemic gathering of physiotherapists in three years has been, for APA National President Scott Willis, akin to getting ‘the band back together again’.

As physiotherapists looked ahead to explore the possibilities and opportunities for themselves and the profession, concomitant work by the government to renew and bolster healthcare in Australia was taking place behind the scenes.

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INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Casual versus part-time employment

Casual or part-time? Here are the key differences between the two types of employment and some tips to correctly classify your employees.

While casual and part-time employees each play an important role in the workplace, correctly distinguishing between the two is vital for employers.

Differences between casual and part-time

The first thing to note is that there is no such thing as a ‘permanent casual’.

This is a common misconception, but an employee is either one or the other, not both.

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INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Practical steps to starting your own practice

There’s a long list of things to think about when setting out in business. Here, private practice owner Frank Care shares some tips and advice from his experiences.

About 20 per cent of businesses will fail within the first year of operation, according to data from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman in 2020. By the second year, this figure increases to 30 per cent.

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INMOTION 01 Nov, 2022

Stress and burnout in the workplace

Managing stress and staying mentally healthy at work are critical to overall health and wellbeing. Here are some practical tips for employers and managers to limit stress and better protect everyone’s mental health at work.

If workplace stress is not appropriately managed, it can lead to more serious mental and physical health issues, such as burnout.

Burnout refers to a state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion driven by chronic workplace stress.

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INMOTION 01 Nov, 2022

Running an effective team meeting

The ability to lift a team meeting from an unproductive event to one that fosters an environment of candour is just a few steps away, says private practice owner Gregory Goh.

How did your most recent team meeting go? Was the discussion full of life, energetic and challenging or was it more like the feedback given to a practice owner I know—dreaded, uncomfortable, disengaged and not relevant?

As leaders, we inherently know the value of team meetings in providing direction and tactical support for our teams.

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