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This presentation outlines the workforce realities reshaping physiotherapy practices in 2026, combining global insights with Australian-specific pressures to highlight what leaders need to know now. It begins by framing the global challenge: rising healthcare demand driven by ageing populations and chronic disease is outpacing talent supply, with widespread skills shortages. The lens then narrows to Australia, where allied health practices face intense competition for a broad range of clinical and non-clinical roles. Emerging trends show a paradox, while AI is transforming healthcare, it remains underutilised in hiring, and human-centric skills are increasingly critical.
At the same time, cost pressures and cautious hiring make strategic workforce planning essential. The presentation concludes by shifting from challenge to opportunity, outlining practical levers clinics can pull to expand talent pools, strengthen retention, optimise workforce mix and take immediate action, supported by the APA and ManpowerGroup partnership to help practices build sustainable workforce solutions.
Patrick Faeller is a senior workforce and recruitment leader with over 15 years' experience advising Australian and global organisations on talent strategy, workforce planning, and recruitment optimisation. Based in Melbourne. Worked for global brands within recruitment such as Adecco, Programmed and now Manpower.
Brad Young is an experienced healthcare and medical science professional with a strong foundation in clinical and laboratory medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Science) from Queensland University of Technology, with qualifications in Clinical and Medical Laboratory Science. Brad spent more than a decade working as a Medical Scientist, including senior roles in pathology services across Australia and the UK, supporting diagnostic testing, clinical analysis, and patient care outcomes. Brad brings a practical, medically grounded perspective to workforce, commercial, and healthcare-related roles, bridging clinical insight with strategic and operational expertise.
Business, Sports & Exercise and Musculoskeletal National Groups
22/07/2026
1.0 hour
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