The NDIA’s 2026-27 Annual Pricing Review has landed, and for allied health practice owners the headline numbers only tell half the story. Yes, Dietetics dropped from $188.99 to $178.99. Yes, Exercise Physiology fell from $166.99 to $161.99. Yes, Other Professionals took the sharpest cut — from $193.99 to $156.16. But the question that matters most […]
Is There a Gift Tax in Australia? What Practice Owners Need to Know
There is no gift tax in Australia. That is the short answer. But the longer answer — the one that matters for allied health practice owners, family business operators, and anyone thinking about transferring assets — is considerably more nuanced. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) does not impose a specific gift tax on transfers of […]
Review of Advisory Assessments for NDIS and Allied Health Clinics in Australia
A comprehensive review of advisory assessment tools available for NDIS providers and allied health practice owners in Australia, including the CARE Assessment and Allied Health Practice Index (AHPI).
Guide to: Best KPI dashboard for allied health practice owners
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How to Restructure an Allied Health Practice Before Scaling: A Commercial Guide
Most allied health practice owners hit a ceiling between $500K and $1.2M revenue. They’ve got solid clinical outcomes, a full diary, and a growing waitlist. The obvious next move is to scale—hire more clinicians, open another location, expand service lines. But here’s what separates practices that scale successfully from those that implode: structure comes before […]
Asset Protection Advice for Psychology and Speech Pathology Practices: A Commercial Guide
You’ve spent years building your psychology or speech pathology practice. You’ve navigated AHPRA registration, NDIS audits, Medicare compliance, and the daily grind of managing clinicians and clients. But here’s the uncomfortable question: if something went wrong tomorrow—a professional indemnity claim, a contractual dispute, or a business debt—how exposed are your personal assets? For most allied […]
Should I Use a Trust, Company, or Partnership for a Physio Clinic? A Commercial Guide for Practice Owners
The structure you choose for your physio clinic isn’t a set-and-forget decision made at startup. It’s a commercial lever that affects how much tax you pay, how protected your personal assets are, and whether you can sell your practice for what it’s actually worth. Most physio practice owners select their structure based on whatever their […]
Best Business Structure for an Allied Health Practice in Australia: A Commercial Guide
Short answer: There is no single “best” structure for every allied health practice. For an owner moving beyond a solo clinical role, a company is often worth considering because it is a separate legal entity and can support employing a team, retaining working capital and documenting a future sale. A trust may be part of […]
What Should Be Included in an Allied Health Business Diagnostic
When an allied health practice owner decides it is time to review their commercial performance, they are often faced with a barrage of generic business health checks. But a physiotherapy clinic or psychology practice is not a standard retail business. It has unique compliance, structuring, and revenue dynamics. So, what should be included in an […]
