Podiatrists from across Australia gathered at Ikon Park in Melbourne on 11–12 September for the Australian Podiatry Association's Musculoskeletal (MSK) podiatry in focus Professional Development Series, a sold-out event dedicated to turning evidence into everyday clinical practice. Read the full wrap!

Presented by renowned podiatric dermatologist Dr Ivan Bristow and held over four dates in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney throughout August 2026, each interactive, full-day workshop brought podiatrists together to sharpen their diagnostic and treatment skills across a wide range of dermatological presentations of the lower limb.

Thank you to everyone who joined us online for the 2026 Virtual Student Conference on 4 September for what was an excellent showcase of podiatry student research, academic work, and emerging clinical thinking from across the country. It was fantastic to see cross-generational conversation and curiosity in equal measure, exactly the kind of connection that keeps our profession moving forward. Read the wrap!

Bringing together a fantastic group of business-minded podiatry professionals ready to learn, connect and take practical strategies back to their clinics, thank you to everyone who joined us in the beautiful coastal town of Kingscliff, NSW, for this year's 'Business in focus' instalment of our Professional Development Series (PDS).

The Scan to Solution Symposium delivered a dynamic day of innovation, hands‑on scanning demonstrations and practical clinical insights. This wrap‑up captures key moments, emerging evidence and real‑world strategies shaping modern podiatry, highlighting the collaboration, fresh thinking and momentum driving the profession forward.

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of this year's podiatry students at La Trobe University, following the annual School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport Awards Ceremony held in May. Read more and join us in congratulating the three academic prize winners across Years One, Two, and Three of the Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) program.

We were thrilled to partner with the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS) to bring two valuable learning experiences to podiatrists across Australia in 2025. Learn more about this important collaboration to support podiatrists with high-quality education and training that ultimately benefits patient care across Australia.

Bringing together podiatrists from across Australia, our first Live & Local: Foot and Ankle Tendons – MSK one-day clinical intensive hands-on workshop was a huge success, marking an exciting milestone for the MSK Special Interest Group (SIG). Read the full wrap.

Throughout November, APodA proudly partnered with Munro Footwear Group for their Match Fit Roadshows, bringing podiatry expertise to retail teams in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Our incredible team of volunteer podiatrists delivered engaging sessions on the importance of correctly fitting the right shoe to each foot.

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.

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.

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.