Australian Podiatry Association

Australian Podiatry Association The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) is the largest and oldest peak body representing podiatry and promoting foot health.

The Australian Podiatry Association is the largest and oldest peak body representing podiatry and promoting foot health in Australia. As the leading provider of quality continuing education for podiatrists, we support our members with opportunities to develop their professional career, uphold standards and build connections. We are committed to the advancement of podiatry to improve foot health in the community. The positive impact of podiatric care changes the lives of one in five Australians who suffer from foot pain.

👣 Here's the details of two webinars we have coming up for podiatrists in September!💻 16 SEP | "Navigating polypharmacy ...
01/09/2025

👣 Here's the details of two webinars we have coming up for podiatrists in September!

💻 16 SEP | "Navigating polypharmacy in older adults."

Hear from Dr Amy Page as she explores the important issue of medication-related harms that can arise from complex medication regimens, including adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and increased healthcare costs.

🎟️ MIP, PAC SIG & student members FREE | APodA members $20 | Non-members $100
🔗 https://apoda.au/polypharmacy-in-older-adults-fb/
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💻 22 SEP | "Decoding how podiatrists fit into the aged care system."

Delve into the mysteries of My Aged Care funding. This webinar will cover everything from how to set fees to compliance expectations (plus more) within the upcoming Support at Home Program, as well as a review of Residential Aged Care.

🎟️ APodA & student members FREE | Non-members $100
🔗 https://apoda.au/decoding-aged-care-fb/
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👉👉 For details on all webinars coming up, please head to – https://apoda.au/2025-webinars-fb/

1-7 September is Wound Awareness Week - a chance to spotlight the hidden epidemic affecting more than 450,000 Australian...
31/08/2025

1-7 September is Wound Awareness Week - a chance to spotlight the hidden epidemic affecting more than 450,000 Australians a year.

​Learn more about Wounds Australia's range of free webinars throughout the week – https://bit.ly/3Jb7Tlu

Discover this year’s theme and learn why wound care matters.

Loneliness is a growing public health concern in Australia, with significant implications on physical and mental wellbei...
31/08/2025

Loneliness is a growing public health concern in Australia, with significant implications on physical and mental wellbeing.

Podiatrists can be well placed to help, particularly considering the growing body of evidence around social prescribing.

Here are some quick but powerful ways to support patients who may experience loneliness – https://bit.ly/4peq22z

👣 Introducing the Flat Foot Symposium 2025 – designed for podiatrists ready to move from theory into action.With leading...
28/08/2025

👣 Introducing the Flat Foot Symposium 2025 – designed for podiatrists ready to move from theory into action.

With leading surgeons and clinical experts, this event is your chance to explore the latest evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing flatfoot and related conditions.

👉 👉 Scroll through to save the date and get ready to step up your clinical skills!

📍 Sydney • Brisbane • Perth • Melbourne

📅 October & November 2025

🔗 https://www.podiatry.org.au/events/category/live-local-fb

💻 Last chance to register for this 40 minute webinar with certified sports podiatrist, Matthew Hotchkis, as he walks us ...
26/08/2025

💻 Last chance to register for this 40 minute webinar with certified sports podiatrist, Matthew Hotchkis, as he walks us through the critical role footwear plays in orthosis prescription, setting the foundation for effective treatment.

📅 Wednesday 27 August from 7pm AEST

🎟️ FREE for APodA, MSK SIG and student members | $100 for Non-members.

🔗 Don't miss out! https://apoda.au/foot-orthoses-fb/

In May 2025, two nurses and a GP from the Solomon Islands travelled to Melbourne for an intensive three-week placement i...
24/08/2025

In May 2025, two nurses and a GP from the Solomon Islands travelled to Melbourne for an intensive three-week placement in diabetic foot care.

The visit was part of a practical partnership to support early intervention and foot healthcare in a country where podiatrists are non-existent and amputations are all too common.

Here’s what happened and why it makes such a positive difference – https://bit.ly/4mxkLRK

Only two more Live & Local Infection Control (IC) workshops left for 2025!Last year, the NSQHS infection, prevention and...
22/08/2025

Only two more Live & Local Infection Control (IC) workshops left for 2025!

Last year, the NSQHS infection, prevention and control guidelines were updated to reflect the new Australian Standard AS5369 for processing reusable instruments in a private setting.

Join our half-day intensive workshop to ensure you meet the latest IC requirements.

📅 Next stop on the Live & Local IC roadshow is in Sydney on Friday 12 September.

There's still a few places left, so get in quick! – https://apoda.au/live-local-12SEP-fb/

👉👉 Scroll through for details of upcoming Live & Local dates including a special event with Munro Footwear in Melbourne.

To register for an event in your city, head to – https://bit.ly/4f7syST

👣 Footwear choices across the lifespan can have long-term impacts – but how do those choices show up decades later? 📅 Co...
20/08/2025

👣 Footwear choices across the lifespan can have long-term impacts – but how do those choices show up decades later?

📅 Coming up on 25 September don’t miss our exclusive in-person event presented in partnership with our endorsed footwear partner Munro Footwear Group, ‘Footwear through the ages’.

This in-person event will showcase brands under Munro, in particular the Colorado, Bobux and Ziera brands, to raise awareness and educate podiatrists on the features of the footwear and their appropriateness for specific patients across the lifespan.

Join us as we explore footwear solutions for patients, networking with your future colleagues and professional partners, as well as giveaways, prizes, drinks and nibbles.

🎟️ Students: Free | APP + PAC SIG members: $20 | Members: $40 | Non-members: $80

🔗 https://apoda.au/live-local-munro-fb/

Want to learn more about joining a Special Interest Group (SIG)? https://apoda.au/join-sig/

P.S. The weekend of this event is the Grand Final long weekend in Victoria! Be sure to book flights and accommodation early to beat the footy crowd ;)

👏 Congratulations to Western Sydney University's Caitlyn Callaghan who was recently awarded the Ted & Grace Renton Perpe...
19/08/2025

👏 Congratulations to Western Sydney University's Caitlyn Callaghan who was recently awarded the Ted & Grace Renton Perpetual Memorial Award in Podiatry.

The Ted & Grace Renton Perpetual Memorial Award is presented annually to the most outstanding student in the final year examination for biomechanics in the discipline of podiatry.

One of the founding fathers of podiatry in Australia, this honour is presented in recognition of Mr Ted Renton OAM's tireless work for the profession. The APodA is proud to be recipients of a trust fund which administers the award.

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The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) is a national body providing professional representation for practising podiatrists in Australia. The Association is responsible for the preparation of national policies and clinical practice, representation of the profession to government and industry bodies, research within the discipline, and the Australian Podiatry Association National Conference held every second year.