Podiatry Graduates

Graduate with confidence backed by the Australian Podiatry Association

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! To help you confidently step into your new career, we're offering all podiatry graduates a FREE graduate membership until 30 June 2025.

This means you will get full access to the suite of APodA member benefits such as: Competitive PI and PL insurance rates Discounted event and networking registration tickets FREE graduate handbook to get started & job hunting resources FREE webinars each year plus access to our webinar library FREE access to graduate podiatrist job opportunities & FB groups Exclusive discounts for cars, external CPD, lifestyle items and more and more! Get your free graduate membership here >>>

What's next?

After you sign up for a graduate APodA membership you can get your career started by accessing the following resources:

1. Access the Graduate Handbook
This will be your go-to guide on everything you need to know to launch your career, such as:

• How to complete your professional registration
• Essential details on insurance
• Finding a graduate role
• Access the Graduate Handbook here >>>

2: Start your job search
Find a graduate position that aligns with your goals and take your first step into the workforce.

• APodA classifieds page
• APodA podiatry careers FB group

3: Land the job!
Searching for your first professional job can be daunting, so we have some resources to build your confidence.

• A graduate’s guide to job interviews – from the perspective of podiatrists who are interviewers and were interviewees
• As a member, you also get free access to our HR specialists who can help you with contracts, negotiations and more.

4. Network and grow professionally (and personally!)
Put yourself out there and connect with your community of podiatrists. Build relationships with your peers or even find a mentor who can help guide your career. View our upcoming events >>>

5. Grow your curiosity
Join our Facebook communities to get a taste of what our Special Interest Groups can support you with. Enhance your APodA membership and grow your career by connecting with like-minded communities whether your special interest is paediatrics, medicines, business or aged care, access scope-specific education, exclusive resources and opportunities. Access chat threads, news, events, job opportunities and build new relationships. Learn more >>>

Your future is bright, and we’re excited to be part of it every step of the way

Should you require any assistance or have questions along the way, our member services team is readily available to provide guidance and support. Your success as a podiatrist is our priority.

Get discounted conference registration for the Australian Podiatry Conference 2025

You must be a current Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) member to be eligible to register for the APodA Member Insurance program. You must be part of the APodA Member Insurance program in order to access additional cover. If your membership ceases you will not be offered renewal when your policy expires. In offering this insurance to our members APodA is a distributor of BMS Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (BMS) AFSL 461594, ABN 45161187980. The insurance is arranged by BMS under binder with Certain Underwriters at Lloyds (the insurer). When acting under a binder BMS acts as agent for the insurer and not as your agent. This is general advice only and BMS has not considered whether it was suitable for your personal circumstances, current objectives, needs or financial situation. Please read the Policy Wording and the BMS Terms of Engagement which contains the Financial Services Guide before making a decision about purchasing this policy. As a distributor, APodA receives an annual payment from BMS which is used for insurance related marketing and professional development activities to support our members.