It’s that time of the year where we reflect on the year that was.

Cathy Love views 2025 as a “shapeshifter” year for Allied Health Business Owners. Drawing on months of lived experiences, conversations with the sector, and work alongside the Nacre team, Cathy names the intensity, complexity, and constant change that defined 2025.

She walks through the major forces shaping the landscape — including NDIS pricing changes, quarterly funding periods, Thriving Kids, supports list decisions, aged care reform, and evolving expectations around outcomes and compliance — while also acknowledging the extraordinary grit, collaboration, and values-led leadership shown by business owners, clinicians, peak bodies, and advocacy groups.

The episode also reflects on what Nacre delivered in 2025 — masterclasses, consulting, coaching, and community support. Looking ahead to 2026 with preparedness, confidence, and respect for the resilience of Allied Health businesses.

Topics covered include:

1. NDIS reform and funding pressure
2. Pricing reviews, PAPL decreases, quarterly funding periods, supports list finalisation, Thriving Kids, travel funding impacts, and operational strain across practices.
3. Sector advocacy and collaboration
4. The role of business owners, clinicians, parent-led groups, neurodivergent-affirming communities, peak bodies, and collective action throughout the year.
5. Nacre’s work across 2025
6. Masterclasses, podcast growth, power calls, strategy sessions, consulting packs, systems audits, leadership development, and tailored project work.
7. Looking ahead to 2026
8. What this year revealed about resilience, infrastructure, adaptability, and the mindset required to lead Allied Health businesses into what comes next.

Related Episodes

1. Episode 377: The Team Takeover – The Pillars Powering Nacre Consulting
2. Episode 373: 2026 on the Horizon – Thriving Kids, Pricing & Allied Health Business Change

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