Australian Podiatry Association

24/04/2026

Today, APodA member and podiatrist Robert Mullins participated in a live radio interview with ABC Perth speaking about the regulated, evidence‑based infection control standards that podiatrists are required to uphold.

The discussion followed a recent ABC story involving a Perth woman who is now recovering from sepsis. We wish her all the best and want to use this opportunity to remind everyone that podiatrists are registered health professionals with specialised training in foot and ankle health. Anyone with concerns about the skin on their feet is encouraged to seek care from a podiatrist.

Podiatrists are registered health professionals with specialised university level training in foot and ankle health

Find a podiatrist near you here >> https://www.podiatry.org.au/find-a-podiatrist

Podiatrists can access the Infection Control resources below:

✅ Infection control tips from the Podiatry Board of Australia
https://www.podiatryboard.gov.au/Policies-Codes-Guidelines/FAQ/Infection-control-tips.aspx

✅ Infection Control Workshops
https://apoda.au/ic-2026-fb/

✅ APodA members can access semi‑customisable Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines and Policies
https://www.podiatry.org.au/member-resources/infection-control

Read the full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-24/perth-woman-says-pedicure-suspected-in-foot-sepsis/106601978

23/04/2026

APodA members are invited to the APodA AGM to be held at 7.30pm AEST on Wednesday 20 May 2026 (via Teams).

✍️ RSVP is essential and closes at 7.30pm AEST on Tuesday 19 May 2026 here >> https://apoda.au/agm-2026-fb/

Can’t attend? You can register above and nominate a proxy online.

All APodA voting members will receive instructions via email from TrueVote for the online ballot.

To review the nominee profiles, videos and ballot rules, head to – https://apoda.au/agm-2026-nominate/

𝘝𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝟩.𝟥𝟢𝘱𝘮 𝘈𝘌𝘚𝘛 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝟨 𝘔𝘢𝘺.

23/04/2026

⏰ Last days to register for our next Podiatry in Business (PIB) special interest group (SIG) webinar, 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 | 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 coming up next Tuesday 28 April!

Hear from recruitment consultant well versed in overseas recruitment for allied health clinicians, Liona Aberdein as she walks you through the full international recruitment journey from sourcing overseas talent and navigating visa requirements, to onboarding and supporting clinicians through relocation.

Whether you're a clinic owner exploring international hiring for the first time or looking to sharpen your approach, this is a practical, real-world session you won't want to miss.

📅 Tuesday 28 April from 12.30pm AEST
🎓 0.5 CPD hours (Category 1)
🎟️ FREE for PIB SIG & student members | $10 APodA members | $50 non-members

🔗 https://apoda.au/l-l-28-april-fb/

20/04/2026

🦶 Our 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻: 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲? webinar is coming up tomorrow!

Don't miss this MSK SIG webinar with expert presenter John Osborne at 7pm AEST Tuesday 21 April for updated evidence = better patient outcomes💡.

FREE for MSK SIG and student members | APodA members: $20
Non-members: $100 | 1.5 hrs CPD | Online via Zoom

🔗 Register now! https://apoda.au/msk-webinar-plantar-heel-fb

Is your approach to plantar heel pain keeping up with the evidence 🦶?

💻 Join us for our MSK SIG webinar 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻: 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲? coming up on Tuesday 21 April online from 7pm AEST.

Our presenter is podiatrist, clinician-researcher, and lecturer with a PhD focused on muscle strength and plantar heel pain, John Osborne.

John will take you through the latest evidence on diagnosis and management, with a particular focus on exercise prescription: how, why, and when it's most appropriate.

Whether you're refining your clinical reasoning or looking to close the gap between current evidence and everyday practice, this 80-minute webinar plus Q&A is an excellent way to sharpen your approach.

🔗 Register now! https://apoda.au/msk-webinar-plantar-heel-fb

19/04/2026

What if the answer to podiatry's workforce shortage was already underway?

Since 2015, podiatry student enrolments across Australian universities have been declining. But a bold collaboration between Charles Sturt University and industry partners is changing that, increasing first-year enrolments by almost 400% in just one year, with 60% of commencing students based in regional and rural locations.

The secret? A hybrid model that lets students study online and complete supervised practice hours in their own community. No relocation required.

Associate Professor Caroline Robinson and Carol Mioduchowski share the full story in the latest issue of STRIDE, including how the 'podiatry cadet' model works and what podiatrists can do to support the next generation.

👉 Read more via STRIDE: https://apoda.au/stride-workforce-education-march26/

17/04/2026

Thinking about recruiting overseas podiatrists for your clinic 🌏?

Join us on Tuesday 28 April for our Podiatry in Business (PIB) special interest group (SIG) 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 session, designed for podiatry practice owners and managers exploring international recruitment as a workforce solution.

Presented by recruitment consultant Liona Aberdein from Omega Medical, join us to get a better understanding of the real-world realities of overseas recruitment, from sourcing international candidates and navigating visa and regulatory requirements, through to relocation support and onboarding.

With nearly 10 years of experience placing allied health professionals across Australia, South Africa, and the US, Liona brings practical insight you won't find in a Google search.

🔗 Register now https://apoda.au/l-l-28-april-fb/

16/04/2026

Allied Health Professions Australia's (AHPA) campaign to expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment to all allied health students including podiatry students is currently underway and gaining momentum.

📋 Sign the petition and help strengthen the call to end placement poverty for all allied health students across Australia: https://apoda.au/news-prac-payments-survey-fb/

15/04/2026

Is your approach to plantar heel pain keeping up with the evidence 🦶?

💻 Join us for our MSK SIG webinar 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻: 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲? coming up on Tuesday 21 April online from 7pm AEST.

Our presenter is podiatrist, clinician-researcher, and lecturer with a PhD focused on muscle strength and plantar heel pain, John Osborne.

John will take you through the latest evidence on diagnosis and management, with a particular focus on exercise prescription: how, why, and when it's most appropriate.

Whether you're refining your clinical reasoning or looking to close the gap between current evidence and everyday practice, this 80-minute webinar plus Q&A is an excellent way to sharpen your approach.

🔗 Register now! https://apoda.au/msk-webinar-plantar-heel-fb

14/04/2026

⏰ Last days to register for 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵: 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 to protect your patients, staff and clinic.

Walk away with practical steps you can implement straight away and feel confident your practice is meeting the Podiatry Board of Australia’s annual training expectations.

These sessions are ideal for podiatrists, practice managers, allied health assistants (AHAs), and admin staff.

👉 Register now – https://apoda.au/ic-perth-2026-fb/

Not in WA? Take a look at 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 & 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 coming soon to a city near you – https://www.podiatry.org.au/events/category/live-local

13/04/2026

✨ Closing soon! Nominations for the position of Director of the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) are closing this Wednesday on 15 April.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be a part of something bigger. Join us in shaping the future of our profession!

For all the details, please visit https://sqr.co/board-nominations-2026-fb/

Do you know someone who would make a great leader? Tag a colleague who should apply in the comments below 💬👇!

12/04/2026

Podiatrist Rachel Stone shares her refreshingly candid take on rural recruitment and why short-term strategies so often fall flat.

Rachel's perspective comes from years on the ground in rural practice, and she doesn't hold back.

From building long-term relationships with students before they graduate, to the leadership choices that actually drive retention, this is a conversation that goes well beyond the job ad.

🔗 Read: https://apoda.au/stride-rural-recruitment/

09/04/2026

Your voice. Your impact. Your profession.

Nominations are now open for the position of Director of the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA).

✔ Be a part of the decision-making team that drives innovation and excellence in podiatry.

✔ Collaborate with industry experts and enhance your professional network.

✔ Play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of podiatrists nationwide.

For all the details, please visit https://www.podiatry.org.au/about/board-nominations

𝘕𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝟧𝘱𝘮 𝘈𝘌𝘚𝘛 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝟣𝟧 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟨.