Welcome to the Aged Care & NDIS Update!This edition covers:NDIS – are NDIS reports actually being read?Aged Care Act – updates have been released by the DepartmentAged Care Worker Screening – proposed changesFor more details, check out our LinkedIn newsletter.Want to know more about Community Therapy?Allied Health 👉 We provide allied health services on the Central Coast and Hunter of NSW across the Aged Care, NDIA and Hospital at Home sectors - Make a referralManual Handling 👉 We are experts in manual handling training and have industry leading online modules - Learn moreSupport the show
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6/01/25 - Aged Care & NDIS Update
Welcome to the Aged Care & NDIS Update! In this episode, Scott Lynch dives into the latest in Aged Care and NDIS, including:Wage increases for aged care workers.Extra funding for CHSP meal providers.Ongoing efforts to combat NDIS fraud.Updates to the NDIS Board and Advisory Council.Stay up to date with the key news and insights impacting the sector. For more details, check out our LinkedIn newsletter and learn how our manual handling training courses can support your organisation.LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7164123058020999168Online Manual Handling Training - https://www.communitytherapy.com.au/courses/manual-handling-training/Support the show
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NDIS Pricing and Advertising
In this episode of the Community Therapy Podcast, Scott Lynch discusses recent developments in the NDIS and Aged Care sectors, focusing on NDIS pricing reforms led by IHACPA and the ACCC's warnings regarding misleading advertising practices. The episode aims to provide listeners with concise updates on industry news and highlights the importance of pricing parity and ethical advertising in supporting participants effectively.TakeawaysNDIS pricing is currently managed by the NDIA.IHACPA is tasked with exploring future NDIS pricing reforms.Pricing harmonization is crucial for workforce stability.Misleading advertising can harm NDIS participants.ACCC is actively investigating problematic advertising practices.Community Therapy offers valuable online training courses - learn more hereSupport the show
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Episode 21 - Scott Lynch
Welcome to the first LIVE in-person episode of the Community Therapy Podcast! In this episode we have somewhat of a role-reversal. Scott Lynch (Founder and Managing Director) is interviewed by Harry Keating, who works in the communications and marketing team at Community Therapy.Together they discuss Scott’s career as a Physiotherapist and explore how Community Therapy came to be. Scott shares some of his key learnings as the business evolved, and how those learnings apply to our personal lives.We hope you find this chat valuable and entertaining!Timestamps(0:00) Intro(1:16) University Days and Getting Into Physiotherapy(6:03) Scott's Early Career as a Physio and Working With Older Adults(9:20) The Inspiration for Starting Community Therapy(16:40) Evolving and Building a Multidisciplinary Team(19:52) Scott’s Most Valuable Lessons. Personal Development, Meditation and Wellbeing(26:37) Stress Management in Healthcare(32:07) Narrative Based Medicine and Motivational Interviewing(36:52) The Future of Community Therapy and HealthcareLinksCommunity Therapy WebsiteCommunity Therapy FacebookCommunity Therapy InstagramCommunity Therapy LinkedInCommunity Therapy YouTubeScott's LinkedInHarry's LinkedInSupport the show
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Episode 20 - HEAL Urgent Care
In this episode, Scott Lynch (Managing Director of Community Therapy) speaks with Tim Stewart (CEO & Medical Director of HEAL Urgent Care).HEAL is a walk-in urgent care clinic for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, with the goal of providing excellent care for patients while easing the burden on public emergency departments. Scott and Tim discuss how HEAL Urgent Care was built from the ground up - from ideation to the first week of operation.We hope you find this insightful and inspiring!ResourcesHEAL Urgent Care WebsiteHEAL Urgent Care FacebookHEAL Urgent Care InstagramHEAL Urgent Care LinkedInTim's LinkedInCommunity Therapy WebsiteCommunity Therapy YouTubeCommunity Therapy FacebookCommunity Therapy LinkedInScott's LinkedInTakeawaysHEAL aims to bridge the gap between general practice and the hospital, providing an alternative for patients who don't need hospital-level care.Prioritising an excellent consumer experience leads to better health and business outcomes.The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, including X-rays, pathology, wound repair, fracture management, and more.Timestamps(0:00) Intro and Tim’s Background(4:15) The Journey of Setting Up HEAL Urgent Care(14:46) Importance of Innovation and Consumer Experience(24:58) The Scope of Care at HEAL(35:14) Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and HEAL’s Relationship With The Public Sector(41:33) Challenges and Opportunities for HEAL(49:52) Final Thoughts and The FutureSupport the show
Welcome to the Community Therapy Podcast, hosted by Community Therapy founder and director, Scott Lynch. Scott absolutely loves community healthcare and is passionate about healthcare businesses being built on the delivery of great healthcare! Scott commenced his professional career as a Physiotherapist and continues to love nothing more then supporting clients. Most of his time is now spent being privileged and blessed to support and be surrounded by the Community Therapy team. You will find a mix of interviews with:- health professionals about evidence based health care in the community- business founders and managers about how to operate outstanding healthcare businesses- organisations that support the community health sector. We aim to spread awareness about all aspects of community healthcare to ensure people have access to outstanding community and mobile healthcare services.
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