From Employee to Business Owner

From Employee to Business Owner 

Starting Your Allied Health Business with Confidence 

Thinking about starting your own allied health practice but not sure where to begin? 

Whether you're a psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech pathologist, counsellor, social worker or other allied health professional, this workshop will help you understand what it really takes to transition from employee to business owner. 

Join Trans Space and I DO TAX for an interactive online workshop covering the practical, financial and compliance considerations involved in starting and growing your own business. 

What You'll Learn 

✅ Employee vs business owner: understanding the opportunities and challenges 

✅ Business structures and choosing the right setup 

✅ Tax, GST and ATO obligations explained in plain English 

✅ Common startup mistakes and how to avoid them 

✅ Medicare and allied health registration considerations 

✅ Business expenses and tax deductions 

✅ Record keeping, compliance and financial management 

✅ Real-world insights from allied health professionals who have navigated the journey themselves 

✅ Practical tips to help you make informed decisions with confidence 

Who Should Attend? 

This workshop is ideal for: 

• Allied health professionals considering starting a private practice 

• Sole traders looking to formalise and grow their business 

• Healthcare professionals wanting to better understand their financial and compliance obligations 

• Practitioners exploring whether self-employment is the right next step for them 

Event Details 

📅 Date: Monday, 28 September 2026 

🕕 Time: 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM 

💻 Format: Online Workshop 

🎫 Investment: $50 (including GST) 

Why Attend? 

Starting a business can feel overwhelming. Many healthcare professionals are highly skilled clinically but receive little training on business ownership, taxation, compliance and financial management. 

This workshop has been designed to demystify the process, provide practical guidance and help you understand the key steps involved in building a sustainable and compliant allied health practice. 

You'll leave with greater confidence, practical knowledge and access to resources that can support your next steps. 

What You'll Receive 

✔ Live workshop presentation 

✔ Opportunity to ask questions 

✔ Digital workshop handout 

✔ Practical resources and guidance 

✔ Access to experienced professionals who work as allied health businesses owners 

About the Presenters 

Lee Taube - Trans Space 

Providing practical insights into establishing and operating an allied health practice, including lessons learned from supporting healthcare professionals and creating inclusive allied health spaces. 

Badi Ceren - I DO TAX 

Registered Tax Agent and Director of I DO TAX, specialising in supporting allied health businesses with taxation, bookkeeping, payroll, business advisory and compliance requirements. 

Your privacy matters:  You can attend this webinar anonymously, without being visible to other participants or seeing who else is attending. Your video and audio will not be visible to other attendees, and you can participate through the chat/comments without your identity being shared with other participants. Cameras are also optional.