Australian Podiatry Association

14/12/2025

✨ As we approach the end of another big year, we want to thank you for your support and commitment to the podiatry profession throughout 2025.

To help you plan ahead, please note our 2025-2026 shutdown period:

🔹 Office closes: 23 December 2025, 5.30pm (AEDT)
🔹 Office reopens: 5 January 2026, 9.00am (AEDT)

During this time, APodA staff members will be offline. We’ll respond to all enquiries once we return in the new year.

We hope you enjoy a well earned break and have the chance to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

12/12/2025

Are you graduating soon, or just stepping into professional practice? We're here to guide you through the transition from university to your first role as a podiatrist.

Once you receive your Ahpra registration number, contact our team and we’ll upgrade your student membership to graduate membership. Whenever your registration comes through, we’re ready to help you take the next step.

Graduate membership includes complimentary PI insurance through our trusted partner BMS, giving you essential protection as you begin your career.

Explore our graduate and student resources to start strong and feel supported every step of the way – https://bit.ly/3MSXLQ1

11/12/2025

APodA's CEO Hilary Shelton and Membership and Education Manager Natalie Policki were thrilled to attend Podiatry WA Day in Perth recently.

Hosted by Podiatry Western Australia, the event brought together practitioners, leaders and emerging voices from across WA for a day of learning, conversation and connection.

👉 Read more – https://bit.ly/4oRqZwj

04/12/2025

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra has released updated accreditation standards for all podiatry programs, including entry-level, podiatric surgery, ESM, and podiatric therapeutics.

🔗 You can view the updated standards on the Podiatry Board of Australia’s website 👇👇

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

04/12/2025

Save the dates! APodA’s Back to School campaign 2026 runs from 6-31 January 2026 👣🎒.

Every great school year starts on the right (and left) foot! Choosing the right school shoes and knowing when to seek podiatry support can make all the difference.

This year’s theme, ‘Strong Steps Start Here’, helps families feel confident about school shoe choices and supports podiatrists with ready to use marketing, print out activities and educational resources.

Our free Back to School resources including checklists, posters, clinic materials, children's activity sheets, social tiles and more, will be available from mid-December 2025. Keep an eye out!

03/12/2025

The NDIS has launched its Annual Price Review for 2025–2026, which includes therapy supports such as podiatry. This is a chance for the podiatry community to raise their voice on this important area of pricing of podiatry services.

NDIS Annual Pricing Review consultations are currently underway.

🔗 Learn more about how to have your say – https://bit.ly/4rEACRE

03/12/2025

Bringing together podiatrists from across Australia, our first 'Live & Local: Foot and Ankle Tendons – MSK one-day clinical intensive hands-on workshop' was a huge success, marking an exciting milestone for the MSK Special Interest Group (SIG).

Read the full wrap – https://bit.ly/4peYUQr

28/11/2025

📚 The 20 hour CPD requirement is due this Sunday 30 November 2025.

If you're looking to sharpen your skills or explore new areas of podiatry, our on-demand eCourses are designed to fit your schedule and support your professional growth.

▪️ Flexible learning: Complete modules anytime, anywhere.
▪️ Expert-led content: Learn from leading practitioners and educators.
▪️ CPD hours: Between 3-4 hours of CPD with a certificate.

👉 Browse our full range of eCourses >> https://bit.ly/4ojxk3e

23/11/2025

Caitlyn Callaghan came into podiatry after breaking her foot and experiencing the difference a podiatrist can make. Studying her podiatry degree while raising her kids was not an easy path.

Nonetheless, Caitlyn recommends this career change to anyone no matter what your age or stage in life.

👉 Read Caitlyn's story – https://bit.ly/4p1SsvZ