Build confidence in paediatric practice - with practical, real-world learning

A two-day, in-person symposium designed to strengthen your capability in assessing and managing children and adolescents in clinical practice.

Focused on practical application, this symposium brings together podiatrists and multidisciplinary presenters to share contemporary, evidence-informed strategies you can apply immediately to support better outcomes in practice.

Practical strategies you can apply immediately

Build your approach to treating children and adolescents with tools, insights and techniques you can take straight back into practice.

Contemporary clinical insights

Learn from evidence-informed content and multidisciplinary perspectives that reflect how paediatric patients present today.

Connect with your paediatric peers

Engage with podiatrists and partners who share your focus on improving outcomes for children and adolescents.

Keynote speaker: Dr Joshua Pate

Dr Joshua W. Pate, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at UTS and a Senior Physiotherapist. His research and teaching focus on the way we understand pain, beginning with children but applicable across the lifespan. Josh is fascinated by how reconceptualising pain according to the latest science may change the way pain is treated. As part of his PhD, he developed the Concept of Pain Inventory (COPI), and he is now working on developing and testing educational resources, particularly in schools. Josh has given a TEDx Talk and has worked with TED-Ed to make two online animations with millions of views. He has also co-founded a pain science interview platform, One Thing, and is the author of five children’s books about pain, Zoe and Zak’s Pain Hacks Books 1–5 with Noigroup, as well as a preschooler series about school readiness, Twirl Tries It All, with Ready Set Dance. Josh dreams of generational conceptual and behavioural change regarding the complexity of pain.

Who this is for

This 2 day symposium is designed for podiatrists who treat children and adolescents in clinical practice - whether you’re already confident in this area or looking to build your capability further. This includes:

• Podiatrists who regularly assess and manage children and adolescents
• Clinicians looking to build confidence in contemporary assessment, diagnosis and management
• Podiatrists seeking practical, evidence-informed strategies they can apply immediately
• Early career podiatrists wanting to strengthen clinical decision-making
• Experienced clinicians with a special interest in paediatrics who want to stay current and connected

Whether you already have a strong paediatric caseload or are looking to grow your confidence in this area, this two-day symposium offers practical learning, fresh clinical insights and valuable connection with peers who share your interest.

Past delegates say it best

“Practical. Informative. Useful. Applicable. It was worth every second.”
— Past delegate

“ ...I was able to engage with topics and professionals that I never usually would, expanding my clinical capacity”
— Past delegate

Program at a glance

A snapshot of the two-day experience, the full program to be released soon!

Adelaide destination & venue

Set in the heart of Adelaide, the InterContinental Adelaide provides a premium setting for two days of focused learning and connection.

Located on the River Torrens and within walking distance of Adelaide’s key dining, cultural and entertainment precincts, the venue offers both convenience and a relaxed environment to step away from daily practice and immerse yourself in the symposium experience.