Thriving Kids, Foundational Supports & the Hidden Cost of Waiting

In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb unpack the growing pressure, uncertainty, and strategic questions surrounding Thriving Kids and Foundational Supports for Allied Health Business Owners.

Cathy shares why she pulled together a Victorian working party of Business Owners to discuss what is known, what is missing, and what action needs to happen next. Together, Cathy and Layland also reflect on the PRECI webinar, the lack of clear communication to the sector, and the frustration many providers are feeling whilst significant reform signals continue to emerge without enough practical guidance. This conversation also explores Nacre’s recent white paper, the risks of waiting too long to respond, and why Business Owners may need to think differently about diversification, decision-making, and future readiness.

Topics covered on Thriving Kids, Foundational Supports, sector pressure, and business readiness.

• The Victorian Thriving Kids working party – Cathy shares how a small group of Allied Health Business Owners came together in Melbourne to discuss what they know, what they do not know, and how a submission is now being shaped for state government.
• The PRECI webinar and sector frustration – Cathy and Layland reflect on the tension that followed the webinar, including the concerns raised by Business Owners about viability, representation, and the lack of practical answers.
• What Allied Health Business Owners need to do now – The conversation explores why “wait and see” is not a strategy, the hidden cost of delay, and why diversification and different commercial thinking may now be essential.

Resources Mentioned

• White paper: What the No Child Left Behind report signals for Allied Health Business Owners found in Foundational Supports for Thriving Providers blog
• Masterclass in April: Foundational Supports for Thriving Providers
• A 4-day Bootcamp in May for Allied Health Business Owners

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More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast:

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike.

We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It’s raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay tuned to keep up with every inspiring story and lesson shared.