Half the year all the perks

The APodA is the only organisation that advocates on behalf of the podiatry profession in Australia. Join us to actively be involved in our advocacy efforts, benefiting from the collective voice that influences policy, promotes public awareness, and secures the future of podiatry. Members can access Journal Club to learn how to read research from the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (JFAR) and more to stay up to date.

Members enjoy a diverse range of educational opportunities throughout the year, including a webinar library to learn at your own pace. Members can register for free webinars, plus get discounted registration to workshops, eCourses, conferences and exhibitions delivered in-person or online.

Members have access to free over the phone legal advice through our partner, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and HR advice through our HR advisory service. Our Member Assistance Program is a free phone-based counselling service to support your personal and professional journey confidentially.

Members can access exclusive resources to guide them through everything from customised infection prevention and control guidelines for podiatrists and policies for their practice to assessment forms, nail surgery guidance and templates, a home visit guideline and navigating government and private health funding schemes.

Members can enhance trust and credibility by proudly displaying the APodA member logo and name on their website and clinic materials. Members also have access to a range of resources, including:

• Patient information resources, including fact sheets
• Promotional campaign resources, Back to School, Podiatry Week and the Careers Toolkit
• Unlimited classified listings on the APodA website
• Practice details on the Find A Podiatrist online directory
• Unlimited HR support through our HR advisory service and HR portal
• The option to join our Podiatrists in Business Special Interest Group

Apply to be a credentialed paediatric or sports podiatrist through the member-only Career Framework. Help grow the profession by using our exclusive Careers Toolkit to support you. Join a special interest group to further develop your clinical skills and connect with peers.

Support your practice by having unlimited access to the APodA classified listings, engage your community with ready to use marketing resources for major podiatry campaigns such as Podiatry Week and Back to School and more

Gain access to our exclusive members-only online communities, join a Special Interest Group and connect with your peers at in-person events. Be presented with opportunities to speak and represent the profession.

Access member-only deals on professional products, footwear and personal lifestyle offers such as cars, electronics, holidays and more!

An undergraduate podiatry student includes UWA and Monash University students undertaking DPM, or a new graduate podiatrist, within their first 6 months of graduation.

Free for eligible podiatry students and podiatry graduates within their first 6 months of graduation.

Podiatrists registered with Ahpra and working their first 3 professional years since graduation.

• New Professional 1st Year (final year of study was 2024)
• New Professional 2nd Year (final year of study was 2023)
• New Professional 3rd Year (final year of study was 2022)

$45.83 p/m or $320.83 p/a (pro rata rate)

Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons registered with Ahpra.

$81.25 p/m or $568.75 p/a (pro rata rate)

Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons not working in a clinical podiatry role or environment, i.e. non-practising, academic or permanently working overseas.

$45.83 p/m or $320.83 p/a (pro rata rate)

Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons registered with Ahpra and working full-time in the public sector. This membership provides access to CPD resources and opportunities tailored to the needs of public sector employees. The APodA has the right to deny membership to this category if the eligibility criteria are not met or insufficient evidence is provided to meet the category.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be employed full-time in the public sector to qualify for this category
• Proof of full-time public sector employment may be required during the application/renewal process

$45.83 p/m or $320.83 p/a (pro rata rate)