Hosts Paul Bryan and Tania Gomez sit down with Trystan Conway (Conway Consulting Group; physio, ex-cofounder of a $50M national provider) to unpack the federal Thriving Kids announcement—what’s known, what isn’t, and how allied health and paediatric providers can prepare. We separate facts from spin, assess risks vs opportunities, and map practical next steps for clinics.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Welcome & why this out-of-sequence episode

01:05 – What the Minister announced: scope, funding headline, timelines

02:30 – What we actually know (and don’t): facts vs speculation

04:05 – Funding model questions: block funding? Medicare items? access pathways?

06:05 – Are current NDIS kids staying? What about “mild–moderate” language?

07:15 – Foundational supports vs Thriving Kids: overlap or replacement?

08:40 – Allied health lens: where do OTs, speech, physio fit (really)?

10:05 – Biggest unknowns providers need clarity on (pricing, referral routes, capacity)

11:20 – Risk check: threat, opportunity, or both?

12:45 – Transition risk for paeds providers; class & gap-fee concerns

14:10 – Practical moves: partnerships with GPs, schools, MCH, playgroups

15:15 – Diversification ideas: mixed caseloads, groups, parent education, digital

16:30 – Track early signals: referral trends, scenario-model your revenue

18:00 – Preparing teams & clients amid uncertainty; advocacy that lands

19:30 – Final advice for owners: manage risk, control what you can, collaborate

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