Three independent risks are converging on Allied Health revenue over the coming months. Most providers aren't modelling any of them. Almost none are modelling what happens when they overlap. If you're a director with employees, a lease and fixed overhead, this is the article worth reading slowly

The NDIS FCA market is broken. No standardised template, no quality gate, no consequence for poor work. I-CAN is the predictable response, but it skews too far in the other direction. The right answer is somewhere in the middle, and the sector's advocacy is weaker for refusing to acknowledge that.

A strategic consultant's guide to the traps, competitive risks and market realities of building tech products in Allied Health. From platform risk to AI fatigue.

Governance explained for Allied Health providers delivering NDIS and aged care services. What it means, why regulators are enforcing it and where to start.

A year ago I launched Conway Consulting Group with no clients, no content and no idea whether anyone in allied health actually wanted what I was offering. Here's what actually happened: the numbers, the lessons and the honest reflection from year one.

The Thriving Kids Advisory Group Final Report marks a shift from broad intent to a nationally agreed model for early childhood support. This article explains what Thriving Kids is designed to solve, how commissioning, Medicare and education integration will work, and what the reform means in practice for Allied Health providers.

Allied Health providers operate under the same constraints, yet some thrive while others struggle. After a year of reflection and working with leadership teams across the sector, this article explores why leadership capability is the variable that explains the difference and how to develop it intentionally.

New graduate turnover and burnout are often blamed on resilience or generational attitudes. This article argues the real issue sits with how Allied Health organisations design recruitment, supervision, flexibility and systems for early-career clinicians.

The sector has worked hard to advocate through a year of intense reform, but even our strongest efforts have not shifted outcomes. This piece looks at why, and how we can ground our advocacy in evidence, public value and clearer communication about the impact of therapy. If we want to influence the next chapter of NDIS reform, it starts with why.

A practical look at seven consulting frameworks and principles I use with Allied Health providers. No rigidity or cookie-cutter models, just simple tools that can bring clarity, reduce overwhelm and support better decision-making in a fast-changing sector.

NDIS reforms are reshaping the role of Allied Health. With support needs assessments, the I-CAN tool, and the Thriving Kids program on the horizon, report writing and service delivery will look very different in the years ahead. This article explores what these changes mean for clinicians and providers, the risks to manage, and the opportunities for those who stay ethical, adaptive, and focused on quality.

The NDIS allied health market has matured — the gold rush days are over.

In 2025, quality and communication are two of the most important levers smaller providers can pull to grow.

With July 1’s Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits now settled, the quiet in the sector is only the pause between waves. More change is coming, and the providers who survive will be those who can deliver consistent quality, keep referrers informed, and run sustainable businesses.

The NDIS pricing changes have sparked powerful advocacy — but the real work is only just beginning. In this piece, I share a candid take on reform, perception, and what comes next. It’s not perfect, but it’s honest. And if we want to influence the system, we need to move from emotion to strategy.

The final NDIS Pricing Arrangements for 2025–26 are confirmed — and providers have just two weeks to prepare. This blog outlines exactly what Allied Health businesses should do now to protect revenue, adjust operations, and support their teams ahead of 1 July.

The NDIA’s 2024–25 Annual Pricing Review proposes major changes to therapy rates and travel claims for Allied Health providers. This breakdown explores how the new recommendations could impact provider revenue, with real-world modelling and practical options for adapting to the shift.

EOFY is the perfect time for Allied Health, NDIS, and Aged Care providers to reset, refocus, and set clear strategic direction for FY26. This blog explores why annual planning is essential in a low-margin, high-regulation sector — and how to do it effectively using practical tools like OKRs, quarterly roadmaps, and proven consulting frameworks.

As Support at Home rolls out in 2025, many Allied Health businesses are exploring aged care as a new opportunity. But it’s not just another funding stream. This guide breaks down the key differences between NDIS and aged care across funding, compliance, pricing, referrals, and clinical governance—so you can decide if it’s the right move for your practice.

Most Allied Health businesses rely on referrals or word-of-mouth to grow — but that’s only one part of the equation. In this blog, we break down the four core functions that drive sustainable growth: marketing, networking, business development and sales. Learn what each one does, where providers often go wrong and how to build a reliable, repeatable system (even without a big team).

With Support at Home commencing 1 July 2025, Allied Health providers face new expectations under Standard 5 – Clinical Care. This article breaks down what clinical governance really means, the risks to avoid, and practical steps you can take to ensure your service is audit-ready, compliant, and reablement-aligned.

Leadership is one of the biggest gaps in Allied Health — not because clinicians aren’t capable, but because we rarely support them to lead. This blog explores why leadership growth is so often overlooked, the difference between clinical and operational leadership, and how you can build leadership capability in your team — with or without external support.