Advocacy Starts with Engagement: How to Engage for Change
Join us for this 40-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A session on the topic of Advocacy Starts with Engagement: How to Engage for Change
Join the advocacy team to start your journey on engaging with government officials and members of parliament.
Effective advocacy doesn't happen by chance - It happens when professionals have the knowledge, skills and confidence to engage with the people shaping policy and funding decisions.
This advocacy masterclass provides practical insights into how podiatrists can become effective advocates for the profession, clients and communities. Participants will learn how policy decisions are made, how to build productive relationships with key stakeholders, and how to communicate messages that drive meaningful change.
Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your influence, this session will equip you with the tools to:
- Understand the policy and decision-making landscape
- Engage confidently with government and key stakeholders
- Develop persuasive advocacy messages
- Contribute to positive change for your profession and the people you serve
- Turn professional expertise into effective influence
Advocacy is strengthened when the podiatry community is informed, engaged and willing to share their expertise. Together, we can create a stronger voice and achieve better outcomes.
Build your advocacy capability. Strengthen your professional voice. Create positive change.
What we will cover:
1. Understand the policy and decision-making landscape
2. Engage confidently with government and key stakeholders
3. Develop persuasive advocacy messages
The Presenters:
Judy Powell
Australian Podiatry Association - Advocacy, Policy and Research Manager
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.
Angela Harper
Australian Podiatry Association - Advocacy, Policy and Research Adviser
Angela Harper is a Brisbane-based public affairs and government relations professional, and a former aviation paramedic with more than a decade of service in the Australian Army. Her frontline clinical and operational experience continues to inform her approach to health policy, advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
She currently works as a journalist and small business owner, alongside her part-time role in policy and advocacy with the APodA policy team. Following her military career, Angela worked as a Canberra Press Gallery journalist with the Australian Associated Press, before moving into public affairs and strategic communications roles across government, industry and the not-for-profit sector.
Angela was a candidate for the Senate in Queensland at the 2025 federal election for the Jacqui Lambie Network, strengthening her experience in national policy and public advocacy.
She is also the founder of a medical technology start-up, which has secured early-stage investor backing. She also serves on a board supporting veteran entrepreneurs and works pro-bono for veterans organisations in her finite spare time.
Angela is recognised for her clarity, credibility and strategic insight in navigating complex media, policy and government relations environments, and for translating policy into practical advocacy outcomes.
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Event Details
When: |
Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
Where: |
Webinar (online) |
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This webinar will start at: |
Cost: |
APodA Member: Free |
CPD Hours: |
1 hour Category 1 Professional Development |
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Contact: |
Australian Podiatry Association |
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