The latest updates on APodA's advocacy work including policy and advocacy highlights from #PodConf25, work underway to represent our profession in the disability and NDIS, primary care, CDM and workforce spaces, collaboration with Arthritis Australia and lots more.

Under the theme “Unleashing Potential,” our world-class 2025 Australian Podiatry Conference delivered a dynamic blend of cutting‑edge podiatric research, interactive clinical workshops, and meaningful networking. Read the official wrap up.

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (JFAR) has an opening for two new Associate Editor positions to help support the operation and future development of the journal.

The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) is proud to announce our Chief Executive Officer, Hilary Shelton, has been appointed to the Board of Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA).

We are thrilled to congratulate the APodA's newest credentialled paediatric podiatrists who have taken their practice to the next level, Liz O’Malley and Mitchell Smith. Read on to find out more about how you too can enhance your career progression beyond initial training.

In a groundbreaking move to advance the podiatry profession and patient outcomes, the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) has partnered with Plena Healthcare, which includes APodA membership for all of Plena's podiatry team.

Early bird registration is now open for the next instalment of our 2024 Professional Development Series, ‘Paediatric Podiatry in Focus’. Coming up from Friday 11 – Saturday 12 October, experience this immersive and exciting two-day symposium at the refurbished Rydges Melbourne.

National Diabetes Week is coming up from 14-21 July 2024. Diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century and currently considered the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system. Read on for a link to Diabetes Australia's latest research report plus materials and resources for APodA members relating to diabetes and the high-risk foot.

Following the 2021 release of the updated Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulation, the APodA has been actively collaborating with the TGA on behalf of our profession. Recognising the significant impact of this legislation, we have developed an up-to-date Therapeutic Goods Member resource page with a new interactive section to assist podiatrists.

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has announced applications are now open for its 2024 Value-based Healthcare Innovation Grants. The program assists TAC health service providers to put value-based healthcare into practice. Grants of up to $150,000 are available for value-based healthcare projects.