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Updated NDIS 2024-25 Annual Pricing Review
Yesterday, the NDIA published the 2024-2025 Annual Pricing Review. The APodA is disappointed to see that the NDIS has recommended to reduce the hourly rate for podiatrists against the backdrop of rising costs to deliver services.
Congratulations to APodA's new directors and acknowledging outgoing President Katrina Richards’ outstanding contributions
We were delighted to announce the re-election of A/Prof Angela Evans and Andrew Cook and welcome newly elected director Jessica O’Neil to the board at our AGM recently. We also extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing President, Katrina Richards, for her outstanding and impactful commitment to the APodA.
Join our purpose-driven team supporting Australia's podiatrists
Are you passionate about community engagement and relationship-building? Do you want to play a key role in strengthening a vital health profession across Australia? We're looking for a Membership & Community Development Coordinator to join our team — and it could be you!
Help us advocate for amazing podiatry, always
Are you passionate about shaping health policy and advocating for better outcomes in the podiatry profession? We are currently seeking a dynamic Policy, Advocacy & Research Officer to join our team. Read on for details including how to apply.
Expert and confidential wellbeing support when you need it: prioritising podiatrist’s mental health
Prioritising mental health helps us stay resilient, balanced, and effective in our roles, ensuring we can continue to deliver high-quality care without compromising our own wellbeing. Learn more about free expert and confidential wellbeing support available to APodA members through our Member Assistance Program delivered by our partner, Converge International.
Congratulations to APodA’s newest credentialled paediatric podiatrists
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.
Maximise your APodA membership by using our HR Hotline
If you’re faced with an HR crisis, or you simply want day-to-day workplace advice, our HR Hotline has APodA members covered. From between 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, the HR Hotline provides unlimited and untimed support from a team of employment law experts.
Outreach podiatrist for rural and remote NT tender
Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NT PHN) is looking for podiatrists and service providers to deliver outreach podiatry services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians living in rural and remote areas of the Northern Territory.
2024 Podiatry Billing Schedule Update
An updated Podiatry Billing Schedule is set for release from 1 September 2024, replacing the current schedule which was last updated and released in 2017. Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) has accepted the responsibility of managing the final public release and ongoing support of the schedule.
Join APodA's Allied Health Assistant Reference Group
Are you curious about how allied health assistants (AHA) can be or are being used in podiatric care, interested in exploring new models of care and service, or keen to help review scope of practice? If so, we invite you to express your interest in joining APodA's AHA Reference Group.
Take part in 'Imposter Syndrome in New Graduate Allied Health Professionals' – a research project from James Cook University
Are you a new graduate allied health professional (AHP), who graduated between November 2021 and December 2023? James Cook University (JCU) researchers are currently seeking volunteers to participate in an online study looking at the presence of imposter syndrome among new graduate allied health professionals, to understand if there is a relationship between demographic information.
'Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review – Issues Paper 2' released
The 'Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review – Issues Paper 2' has recently been released, proposing further options for reform to enable health professionals to work to their full scope of practice and improve primary care.