Online habit coaching for busy adults

Adults wanting support with lifestyle changes, such as busy professionals, new parents and people over 40, who pay out of their own pocket.

Per session fees, or a monthly or multi-week package with regular check-ins. Small group programs let you earn more per hour.

• Good listener and encourager
• Understanding of nutrition and habit change basics
• Comfortable on video and with booking tools

• Health coaching is generally not a regulated profession in Australia, but check the rules before using protected titles such as dietitian or psychologist, and describe your service as coaching rather than counselling or therapy
• Stay within your scope: do not diagnose, treat medical conditions or prescribe diets, and refer clients to a GP when needed
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check what cover suits coaches
• Check advertising rules for health claims, including testimonials
• Register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on the training, booking tools, insurance and equipment you choose. These are estimates, and your own costs will depend on what you already have and how you set up.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you coach and how many hours you work each week. This is an estimate only, and it will vary with your pricing and client numbers.

Check the rules before using protected titles such as dietitian or psychologist, and describe your service as coaching rather than counselling or therapy. Stay within your scope, and check insurance, health claim advertising rules, ABN and GST requirements.