Online health and wellness business ideas in Australia
24 ideas
These 24 ideas let you build a health or wellness business that runs through a screen rather than a clinic or studio. They suit people with a caring background, a qualification or lived experience who want to reach clients across Australia without renting premises.
Online homeopathy consultations
Offer video or phone consultations and remedy recommendations to clients anywhere in Australia from a quiet spot at home.
- A$800-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online nutrition coach
Offer one-to-one video consults and eating plans to clients across Australia from your home office.
- A$500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online wellness coaching programme
Run a set-length coaching programme over video and chat to help clients build better sleep, eating and movement habits.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online antenatal classes
Teach birth and early parenting classes by video to expectant parents who can't or won't travel.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online aromatherapy supplies store
Sell essential oils, carrier oils and diffusers online to home users and therapists across Australia.
- A$1.5k-7k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online yoga classes and membership
Teach live yoga over video from home and offer a small paid membership for your students.
- A$200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online meditation coaching
Teach one-to-one or small group meditation sessions by video from home.
- A$200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online aromatherapy classes
Teach essential oil basics by live video or recorded lessons to students anywhere in Australia.
- A$300-2k
- Side hustle
- Online
Patient-paid doctor and specialist matching service
Help patients find the right GP or specialist and book them in, for a flat fee paid by the patient, not the doctor.
- A$500-4k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online family counselling from home
Counsel families by video from a private home office, including those in regional areas or with busy schedules.
- A$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online habit coaching for busy adults
Coach clients by video on eating habits, sleep, movement and stress, one-to-one or in small groups.
- A$500-4k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online counselling practice
See clients by secure video or phone from a private room at home, with flexible hours.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online naturopathy consultations
Offer natural health consultations by video from home, with follow-up plans for private clients.
- A$1.5k-5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online gestalt therapy sessions
Offer gestalt sessions by secure video from a quiet space at home, reaching clients across your state or beyond.
- A$1k-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online breastfeeding support by video
Offer video consults and follow-up chats to parents who can't easily get to a clinic.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online couples counsellor
Counsel couples over secure video from a private home office, with flexible hours and no room rent.
- A$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online life coach
Help people set goals and make changes through video sessions you run from home, around your current job.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online herbal consultations
Offer video herbal consultations from home and post personalised remedies to clients around Australia.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online counselling from home
Offer talking therapy by secure video or phone to clients anywhere in your state, from a private home office.
- A$500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online natural health consultations
Offer video consultations and follow-up plans to clients anywhere in Australia, fitting around your other work.
- A$1k-4k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online health and lifestyle coach
Help clients build better eating, sleep and movement habits through video sessions from home.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online hypnotherapy sessions
Run hypnotherapy sessions over video call for clients anywhere in Australia.
- A$1.5k-5k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online weight loss coach
Coach clients by video and app on habits, meal planning and accountability, working from home.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Online biofeedback coaching from home
Guide clients over video using affordable wearable sensors to build calming and breathing skills at home.
- A$800-4k
- Side hustle
- Online
About these ideas
Options range from online counselling from home and online nutrition coaching to online hypnotherapy sessions, antenatal classes and an aromatherapy supplies store. Before you choose, think about what you are actually qualified to offer, since some services are regulated and others are not. Check whether you need registration, insurance or particular claims rules for the advice you give. Consider privacy, how you will take bookings and payments securely, and whether your clients are comfortable with video. Start with the idea that best matches your skills and the time you can commit.
Questions
Do I need qualifications to start an online health and wellness business in Australia?
It depends on the service. Some health professions are regulated and may require registration, while coaching roles often are not. Check the rules for your specific idea, and consider relevant training and professional association membership to build client trust.
What should I check before giving health advice online?
Look at what you can legally and safely claim, especially around treating conditions or promoting products. It is worth checking advertising rules, professional indemnity or public liability insurance, and whether clients need to be referred to a doctor for some concerns.
How do I protect client information when working online?
Check your privacy obligations under Australian law and choose booking, payment and video tools that handle personal and health information securely. Have a clear privacy policy, get consent for how you store records, and ask an adviser if you are unsure.