I hope such title didn't cause any stir, but I know I have to ask.

I've been working as a community physio in Australia public healthcare system. Over the past two years, I've been frustrated on how the field of physio is squeezed and can't see the future any brighter.

I have many patients came to me with conversations of how skeptical they are towards effectiveness of physio. Disbelief from GPs results in less referrals. Insurance companies continue to keep hand tight in rebates. With a family to raise, I am under a lot of financial pressure. The idea of going to private practice came to my mind several times, but with what I heard from patients, GPs, and even shopkeepers, I am in doubt if private practice is an answer.

Is a stable career with 80k in Australia too much to ask?
I know there are some private physio out there just keep patients to come back week after week for the sake of good money. Even though it's financial rewarding, I don't want my conscience to drown like real estate agents.

Is any Australian physio out there with different experiences and views on career prospect, both position and financial stabilities would like to share their words of wisdom?

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