When the government announced sudden changes to the NDIS with only weeks’ notice, allied health business owners across Australia were thrown into crisis mode. For Judy Scott, occupational therapist and founder of My Therapy Crew, it meant pivoting her business while staying true to the values-led culture she’s nurtured over years of practice.

From starting out in a converted garage after redundancy, Judy has grown My Therapy Crew into a thriving multidisciplinary service with more than 80 staff. In this episode, she shares what the recent policy shifts mean for providers and clients alike – from systemic frustrations that place paperwork over people, to the ripple effects already being felt across the sector with closures, redundancies, and surging referrals to those still able to deliver care.

This episode is for anyone wanting to understand the human impact of NDIS reform, for clinicians navigating a rapidly changing system, and for leaders committed to building healthcare services that balance purpose with sustainability.

It Takes Heart is hosted by cmr CEO Sam Miklos, alongside Head of Talent and Employer Branding, Kate Coomber.

We Care; Music by Waveney Yasso

More about Judy's Organisations of Choice, The Christmas Party Darwin
The Christmas Parties are Australia’s largest events for children with disabilities and complex needs, with the Darwin Party giving up to 1,200 children from Darwin and surrounds the chance to experience the magic of Christmas in a safe, inclusive setting. Free and invitation-only, the event lets kids aged birth to twelve set aside therapies and treatments for a few hours to simply have fun, surrounded by a community wider than their family and carers.

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What happens when you say yes to adventure, purpose, and the unknown? In this episode, we meet oral health therapist Karli Grace, whose journey from private practice to working in Australia’s most remote Indigenous communities is as inspiring as it is impactful.

Karli shares what it’s really like delivering oral healthcare across Central Australia, East Arnhem Land and the Torres Strait, setting up mobile clinics in remote communities and building long-term relationships in places that often go months without dental services. And in true locum life fashion, her story includes unexpected twists, including a car accident that led to a love story with a pilot who now flies her to work.

Her warmth, resilience and genuine passion for improving Indigenous health outcomes shine through as she discusses her research into vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy and its link to enamel development in children. This episode is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when you follow your heart, stay curious, and use your skills to serve others.

It Takes Heart is hosted by cmr CEO Sam Miklos, alongside Head of Talent and Employer Branding, Kate Coomber.

We Care; Music by Waveney Yasso

More about Karli's Organisations of Choice, Darwin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Womens Shelter
Darwin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Womens Shelter (DAIWS) was established in 1986 as a safe place for women and children escaping violence. For over 36 years DAIWS remains a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation providing specialist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander domestic violence support service in Darwin and remote communities.

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What happens when rest doesn’t work? When even after sleep, time off, or a holiday, you still feel depleted? That’s the reality of burnout and it’s something Ruth Limkin has seen up close.

As Founder of The Banyans, Ruth shares how burnout often hides in plain sight - from professionals quietly struggling with addiction to healthcare workers pushing through chronic fatigue. She explains the difference between being worn out and being burnt out and why recovery takes more than just a good night’s sleep.

We explore the early signs many overlook, the six dimensions of wellbeing, and how The Banyans’ team of up to 14 specialists work together to support deep, whole-person healing. Ruth also shares simple, science-backed practices, like time in nature and quality sleep, that can shift your mental health for the better.

This episode is for you if you’re feeling constantly drained, supporting others through tough seasons, or ready to rethink what true wellbeing looks like.

The Banyans are generously offering listeners a free download of their Facets of Wellbeing Workbook - a practical tool to help you explore your personal wellbeing landscape and begin mapping a more resilient, sustainable path forward. Download for free here.

It Takes Heart is hosted by cmr CEO Sam Miklos, alongside Head of Talent and Employer Branding, Kate Coomber.

We Care; Music by Waveney Yasso

More about Ruth's Organisations of Choice, Sober in the Country.
Sober in the Country is a grassroots bush charity creating radical social change and saving the lives of rural and remote Australians affected by alcohol harm through their advocacy, straight talk, lived experience, partnerships, and their online peer-support group, the Bush Tribe. They don't preach prohibition... they teach communities the power of social inclusion.

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