The NDIS has launched its Annual Price Review for 2025–2026, which includes therapy supports such as podiatry. This is a chance for the podiatry community to raise their voice on this important area of pricing of podiatry services. Learn more about NDIS Annual Pricing Review consultations.

The APodA’s 2026 advocacy is centred on primary care, aged care, disability, and digital health, with a strong push for PBS prescribing rights. Key priorities include NDIS reforms, aged care consultations, wound consumables review, infection control, CRS guidance, research surveys, PHN initiatives, and AOPA collaboration, ensuring podiatry’s voice shapes future policy.

This month’s advocacy update covers key developments shaping podiatry, from PBS access and NDIS reforms to DVA compliance, aged care, and workforce planning. We’ve also contributed to national discussions on accreditation, digital health, and collaboration with Primary Health Networks. Through ongoing submissions, partnerships, and representation, the APodA continues to champion fair access, professional recognition, and a stronger future for podiatry.

Stay informed on key policy and sector updates affecting podiatry. From NDIS reforms, Thriving Kids initiatives, and Support at Home pricing, to My Health Record improvements, telehealth guidance, and The Aged Care Rules, see how the APodA is advocating for podiatrists and supporting members with practical resources and professional insights.

Our recent 'Footwear Through the Ages' event was a huge success, attracting 94 registrations and bringing podiatrists and footwear enthusiasts together for a night of learning, connection, and fun. Read the full wrap up.

The latest updates on APodA's advocacy work including policy and advocacy highlights from the NDIS Rountable meeting with Minister McAllister, Medicare CDM updates, continuing work to represent our profession in the disability and NDIS, and lots more.

The latest updates on APodA's advocacy work including policy and advocacy highlights from our visit to Canberra, APodA at the National Allied Health Conference, continuing work to represent our profession in the disability and NDIS, aged care and digital health spaces and lots more.

Designed to foster a shared understanding between podiatrists and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs), learn more about a new customisable Podiatry Guidelines in Residential Aged Care Facilities setting out the minimum standards recommended by the APodA for planning and delivering podiatric services.

A new Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) is coming soon, covering the cost of wound consumable products such as bandages, dressings and adhesives for people aged 65 and over or First Nations people aged 50 and over with diabetes and a chronic wound.

We understand some podiatrists are currently being asked by aged care providers to confirm their service pricing ahead of the 1 July 2025 start date. Read on for some advice to help you determine your pricing.