Advocacy: Core Concepts, Escalation Pathways and How to Get Involved.

Join us for this 40-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A session on the topic of Advocacy Essentials: Building Confidence, Skills and Impact for 2026.

With over 250 APodA members seeking stronger advocacy knowledge and skills, our Advocacy webinar offers a clear and confidence-building introduction to the fundamentals. This webinar breaks down what advocacy is, how it works, and the role every podiatrist can play in influencing policy and decision-making.

Participants will explore the essential components of an effective advocacy framework, learn when and why to escalate issues, and identify opportunities for APodA to develop tools and resources that support member-led advocacy.

What we will cover:

1. Define Advocacy in the context of the podiatry profession
2. Describe the elements of a framework
3. Outline when to escalate
4. What’s ahead: Digital Health, Pricing, and how to get involved

The Presenter:

Judy Powell

Judy Powell is an experienced policy and advocacy leader with more than 30 years of work across government and the not-for-profit sector. With a Master of Public Health and qualifications from Curtin University of Technology and the University of Western Australia, she brings strong expertise in strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement and project management.

Judy is a committed advocate for improving health and wellbeing outcomes, particularly for people living with injuries, chronic and mental health conditions, and disability. She is skilled in shaping advocacy strategies, preparing submissions, influencing decision-makers and building partnerships that drive change.

In her recent roles leading policy and advocacy teams, Judy has focused on translating frontline issues into clear policy priorities and empowering organisations and members to engage effectively in advocacy.

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