Australia Forum for news, discussion and comments about Podiatry and related issues in Australia. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:16:55 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:16:55 +0000 Podiatry Arena https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?forums/australia.15/ Lest we forget Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:13:08 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/lest-we-forget.10844/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/lest-we-forget.10844/ invalid@example.com (admin) admin They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them....

Lest we forget]]> 40 Availability of diabetes related foot health programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:35:10 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/availability-of-diabetes-related-foot-health-programs-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islanders.111348/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/availability-of-diabetes-related-foot-health-programs-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islanders.111348/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Where do we stand? The availability and efficacy of diabetes related foot health programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: a systematic review
Vivienne Chuter, Matthew West, Fiona Hawke and Angela Searle
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research201912:17
Availability of diabetes related foot health programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders]]> 4 Laser Equipment for Sale Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:34:39 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/laser-equipment-for-sale.114891/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/laser-equipment-for-sale.114891/ invalid@example.com (Advance Foot Clinic) Advance Foot Clinic CLINIC EQUIPMENT FOR SALE – PRICED TO SELL
Advance Foot Clinic is selling quality laser machines that are surplus to our needs. All units are in excellent working condition and priced well below new with prices negotiable.

EVRL + Stand – $20,000
(RRP over $26,000 new)
Limited use – upgraded to Class IV system.
Basic Specs:
• Dual wavelength: 635nm red & 405nm...

Laser Equipment for Sale]]> Podiatrist Flown to Hospital with Injuries Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:52:00 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatrist-flown-to-hospital-with-injuries.105881/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatrist-flown-to-hospital-with-injuries.105881/ invalid@example.com (Craig Payne) Craig Payne Wife of hit-run victim appeals for help
Podiatrist Flown to Hospital with Injuries]]> 27 Characteristics of general practitioner referrals to podiatrists in Australia Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:20:16 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/characteristics-of-general-practitioner-referrals-to-podiatrists-in-australia.112835/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/characteristics-of-general-practitioner-referrals-to-podiatrists-in-australia.112835/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Characteristics of general practitioner referrals to podiatrists in Australia, 2000-2016
H B Menz et al
Public Health. 2021 Mar 4;193:10-16
Characteristics of general practitioner referrals to podiatrists in Australia]]> 2 Podiatrists' Reflections on Content and Delivery of Their Pre-Registration Podiatry Programme Sun, 03 Aug 2025 01:56:58 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatrists-reflections-on-content-and-delivery-of-their-pre-registration-podiatry-programme.114727/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatrists-reflections-on-content-and-delivery-of-their-pre-registration-podiatry-programme.114727/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Podiatrists' Reflections on Content and Delivery of Their Pre-Registration Podiatry Programme at a Regional University in New South Wales, Australia: A Survey of Graduates
Wen Ting Hazel Chua et al
J Foot Ankle Res. 2025 Sep;18(3):e70053.
Podiatrists' Reflections on Content and Delivery of Their Pre-Registration Podiatry Programme]]> Industry-provider traineeship model for career development in podiatry Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:28:24 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/industry-provider-traineeship-model-for-career-development-in-podiatry.114677/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/industry-provider-traineeship-model-for-career-development-in-podiatry.114677/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot A narrative case study of an industry-provider traineeship model for career development in podiatry
Caroline Robinson, Kerrie Evans, Dean Hartley, Craig Page, Rebecca Gilroy, Jacquilyn Robinson, Sharon de Niet, Chantelle Annett, Jordan Duffy, Chris Annett, Kirsty Van Grinsven...

Industry-provider traineeship model for career development in podiatry]]> Cleaning products for clinic floors Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:53:37 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/cleaning-products-for-clinic-floors.114628/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/cleaning-products-for-clinic-floors.114628/ invalid@example.com (Felix) Felix
Any advise on what people are using on their clinic vinyl floors?

Bleach is ruining the metal on my expensive chair. Does anyone have any solutions?

Thank you]]> Podiatry triage at orthopaedic clinic Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:32:26 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-triage-at-orthopaedic-clinic.81971/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-triage-at-orthopaedic-clinic.81971/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Orthopaedic podiatry triage: process outcomes of a skill mix initiative
Lyndon J. Homeming, Pim Kuipers and Aneel Nihal
Australian Health Review Published online 10 September 2012
Podiatry triage at orthopaedic clinic]]> 15 Senior Podiatrist wanted - WA Country Health Service - Kalgoorlie! Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:26:08 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/senior-podiatrist-wanted-wa-country-health-service-kalgoorlie.114581/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/senior-podiatrist-wanted-wa-country-health-service-kalgoorlie.114581/ invalid@example.com (WA Country Health Service) WA Country Health Service
For further information please search Jobs WA
- select WA Country Health Service
- search Podiatrist

to see the current vacancy with details on how to apply. International applicants...

Senior Podiatrist wanted - WA Country Health Service - Kalgoorlie!]]> Podiatric surgery: a canary in the coalmine for professional monopolies Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:39:07 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatric-surgery-a-canary-in-the-coalmine-for-professional-monopolies.114484/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatric-surgery-a-canary-in-the-coalmine-for-professional-monopolies.114484/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Podiatric surgery: a canary in the coalmine for professional monopolies
Susan Nancarrow, Alan Borthwick
Aust Health Rev. 2024 Aug;48(4):364-365
Podiatric surgery: a canary in the coalmine for professional monopolies]]> 3 Motivators and barriers for studying podiatry in Australia and New Zealand Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:58:24 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/motivators-and-barriers-for-studying-podiatry-in-australia-and-new-zealand.114533/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/motivators-and-barriers-for-studying-podiatry-in-australia-and-new-zealand.114533/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Motivators and barriers for studying podiatry in Australia and New Zealand: A mixed methods study
Michelle R Kaminski et al
J Foot Ankle Res. 2024 Sep;17(3)
Motivators and barriers for studying podiatry in Australia and New Zealand]]> 1 Ready to sell my Sth West Sydney podiatry practice Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:08:56 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/ready-to-sell-my-sth-west-sydney-podiatry-practice.114487/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/ready-to-sell-my-sth-west-sydney-podiatry-practice.114487/ invalid@example.com (equipod) equipod solid Dr referals and constant full books. happy to transition over slowly and provide on going support, sick day or holiday locum if needed, in lovely heritage building in centre of town..(fastest growing area of Sydney) Working with a GP with great parking .

Im just looking for...

Ready to sell my Sth West Sydney podiatry practice]]> Calling yourself a 'Dr' in Australia Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:12:09 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/calling-yourself-a-dr-in-australia.90904/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/calling-yourself-a-dr-in-australia.90904/ invalid@example.com (Rudy) Rudy I know we are legally entitled to do it, but it makes you sound like a wanker and you will be horribly embarrassed when...

Calling yourself a 'Dr' in Australia]]> 34 Fulltime Podiatry Position - Queensland. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:07:42 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/fulltime-podiatry-position-queensland.114265/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/fulltime-podiatry-position-queensland.114265/ invalid@example.com (marc_udy) marc_udy The successful applicant will join five podiatrists' working across the two private clinics in Hervey Bay and Maryborough. The principal podiatrist, and owner of the business...

Fulltime Podiatry Position - Queensland.]]> Continuing professional development opportunities for endorsed for scheduled medicines podiatrists Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:07:17 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/continuing-professional-development-opportunities-for-endorsed-for-scheduled-medicines-podiatrists.114219/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/continuing-professional-development-opportunities-for-endorsed-for-scheduled-medicines-podiatrists.114219/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Continuing professional development opportunities for Australian endorsed for scheduled medicines podiatrists-What's out there and is it accessible, relevant, and meaningful? A cross-sectional survey
Saraid E Martin et al
PLoS One. 2023 Sep 21;18(9):e0289217.
Continuing professional development opportunities for endorsed for scheduled medicines podiatrists]]> Sydney Podiatry Clinic for Sale - Motherhood and too much traffic Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:33:28 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/sydney-podiatry-clinic-for-sale-motherhood-and-too-much-traffic.114190/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/sydney-podiatry-clinic-for-sale-motherhood-and-too-much-traffic.114190/ invalid@example.com (Clinic for sale) Clinic for sale
Sydney Podiatry Clinic for sale - motherhood has come and it's time for this clinic have a new owner take over.

Very full clinic in Hornsby, please call 0477464763 to enquire further thanks.

Thanks!

William]]> Do you regret becoming a podiatrist? Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:44:27 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/do-you-regret-becoming-a-podiatrist.109978/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/do-you-regret-becoming-a-podiatrist.109978/ invalid@example.com (Tyson Smith) Tyson Smith
What made you choose podiatry?

Are you respected?

And do you regret it?]]> 4 What do podiatrists think of rural work? Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:05:00 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/what-do-podiatrists-think-of-rural-work.113423/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/what-do-podiatrists-think-of-rural-work.113423/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot What recently graduated podiatrists think of rural work, and how services are responding: a qualitative study
Anna Couch et al
Rural Remote Health. 2022 Feb;22(1):6930
What do podiatrists think of rural work?]]> 1 The burden of diabetes-related foot disease among older adults in Australia Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:11:30 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-burden-of-diabetes-related-foot-disease-among-older-adults-in-australia.113463/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-burden-of-diabetes-related-foot-disease-among-older-adults-in-australia.113463/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot The burden of diabetes-related foot disease among older adults in Australia
Moin Uddin Ahmed,Wadad Kathy Tannous,Kingsley Emwinyore Agho,Frances Henshaw,Deborah Turner,David Simmons
05 March 2022
The burden of diabetes-related foot disease among older adults in Australia]]> 2 Australian podiatrists scheduled medicine prescribing practices Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:59:23 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/australian-podiatrists-scheduled-medicine-prescribing-practices.113425/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/australian-podiatrists-scheduled-medicine-prescribing-practices.113425/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Australian podiatrists scheduled medicine prescribing practices and barriers and facilitators to endorsement: a cross-sectional survey
Kristin Graham, Lisa Matricciani, Helen Banwell, Saravana Kumar, Ryan Causby, Saraid Martin & Lisa Nissen
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research volume 15, Article number:...

Australian podiatrists scheduled medicine prescribing practices]]> 1 Charcot Foot orthoses - best accommodative orthoses lab in Aussie Mon, 09 May 2022 23:51:12 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/charcot-foot-orthoses-best-accommodative-orthoses-lab-in-aussie.107242/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/charcot-foot-orthoses-best-accommodative-orthoses-lab-in-aussie.107242/ invalid@example.com (podlover) podlover
I'm in search of the best lab in Aussie that makes best EVA - accommodative orthotics for my patient with midfoot destruction and ongoing diabetic foot ulcer. Any recommendation?

Thank you!]]> 5 Referrals from osteopaths to podiatrists Sun, 20 Feb 2022 03:35:16 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/referrals-from-osteopaths-to-podiatrists.113440/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/referrals-from-osteopaths-to-podiatrists.113440/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Demographic, practice and clinical management characteristics of osteopaths referring to podiatrists: secondary analysis of a nationally representative sample of Australian osteopaths
Michael Fleischmann et al
BMC Health Serv Res. 2022 Feb 18;22(1):224
Referrals from osteopaths to podiatrists]]> Updates from the Podiatry Board of Australia Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:18:55 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/updates-from-the-podiatry-board-of-australia.64763/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/updates-from-the-podiatry-board-of-australia.64763/ invalid@example.com (admin) admin
The 29 April Update (dated 11 may!) has just been published.]]> 231 Shirley Allen Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:38:22 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/shirley-allen.3161/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/shirley-allen.3161/ invalid@example.com (Craig Payne) Craig Payne

Her contribution to podiatry and diabetes in Sydney & NSW & Australia was second to no-one.]]> 3 Geographical distribution allied health professions in South Australia Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:52:01 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/geographical-distribution-allied-health-professions-in-south-australia.113216/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/geographical-distribution-allied-health-professions-in-south-australia.113216/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Geographical distribution of 3 allied health professions in South Australia: A summary of access and disadvantage
Engida Yisma et al
Aust J Rural Health. 2021 Oct 12
Geographical distribution allied health professions in South Australia]]> Poll from student podiatrist Sun, 22 Aug 2021 02:14:07 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/poll-from-student-podiatrist.113132/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/poll-from-student-podiatrist.113132/ invalid@example.com (Rpodiatrist) Rpodiatrist

I am currently writing a business plan as part of my podiatry training. Could you share with me your anecdotal opinion of customer characteristics in these categories?
(ie gender, working status, attitudes, common presentations, characteristics, values ect)

Medicare rebate customers (EPC) (ie retired, modest budget, routine foot care...)

Private Health...

Poll from student podiatrist]]> Former Melbourne podiatrist arrested for murder in Singapore Mon, 24 May 2021 23:07:36 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/former-melbourne-podiatrist-arrested-for-murder-in-singapore.112029/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/former-melbourne-podiatrist-arrested-for-murder-in-singapore.112029/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Man charged with murder of his wife at Esparina Residences


]]> 5 myFootDr initial public offering Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:09:00 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/myfootdr-initial-public-offering.110437/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/myfootdr-initial-public-offering.110437/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot
myFootDr initial public offering]]> 6 Australian Podiatrists wanted in Singapore Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:13:28 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/australian-podiatrists-wanted-in-singapore.112871/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/australian-podiatrists-wanted-in-singapore.112871/ invalid@example.com (My FootDr) My FootDr
We are an Australian owned podiatry clinic in Singapore, part of the multinational podiatry group My FootDr.
We are looking to expand the team and recruit podiatrists with min. 2-3 years of experience.

Our current Singapore team consists of experienced podiatrists from Australia, South Africa and Singapore.

We offer above industry standard remuneration, flexible roster as well...

Australian Podiatrists wanted in Singapore]]> Autoclave Advice Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:07:44 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/autoclave-advice.105336/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/autoclave-advice.105336/ invalid@example.com (DMax) DMax
We are buying our first Autoclave and wants something that is of good quality and reliable.

We are currently considering 2 models:

1. Siltex Pratika S20 (~$7,457)

2. Melag 23VS+ (~$7,145)


Any experiences and opinions regarding the 2 machines would be great :)

At this stage I am more leaning towards the Melag as it is cheaper and I have had more exposure to the Melag...

Autoclave Advice]]> 1 Wondering if it is worth going for the DPM offered by UWA Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:48:12 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/wondering-if-it-is-worth-going-for-the-dpm-offered-by-uwa.112385/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/wondering-if-it-is-worth-going-for-the-dpm-offered-by-uwa.112385/ invalid@example.com (Yesplzbiomechanics) Yesplzbiomechanics
So I have just completed my Sport and Exercise Science Degree and finished an Honours Reasearch into Biomechanics. I absolutely love the field and would love to pursue it further. I graduated with a GPA of 5.9 not the highest for but my sport and exercise science degree is pretty much as good as toilet paper. Just wish I had the maturity to do...

Wondering if it is worth going for the DPM offered by UWA]]> 2 Podiatrist had sex with patient, sent explicit texts Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:23:51 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatrist-had-sex-with-patient-sent-explicit-texts.112144/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatrist-had-sex-with-patient-sent-explicit-texts.112144/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Podiatrist had sex with patient, sent explicit texts, asked for cupcakes, VCAT told]]> 1 Employment Prospect as Podiatric Surgeon? Sat, 13 Jun 2020 13:06:09 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/employment-prospect-as-podiatric-surgeon.112381/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/employment-prospect-as-podiatric-surgeon.112381/ invalid@example.com (Kim10) Kim10
I am looking into becoming a podiatric surgeon in the UK. I'm originally from Australia and planning to move back in the next few years. I have a few questions about a Podiatric Surgeon in Australia. If you can please answer with the number bullet points next to it, that would be much appreciated.

1. What is the employment like for a Podiatric Surgeon in NSW? I am hoping to move to...

Employment Prospect as Podiatric Surgeon?]]> The geographic distribution of podiatrists in Perth Tue, 05 May 2020 04:50:11 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-geographic-distribution-of-podiatrists-in-perth.112304/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-geographic-distribution-of-podiatrists-in-perth.112304/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot The geographic distribution of podiatrists in Perth, Western Australia
Sara Hashemi et al
The Foot and Ankle Online Journal 13 (1): 5
The geographic distribution of podiatrists in Perth]]> Treating osteoarthritis? Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:30:26 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/treating-osteoarthritis.112272/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/treating-osteoarthritis.112272/ invalid@example.com (PodStudentLaTrobe) PodStudentLaTrobe
Treating osteoarthritis?]]> 1 Clipper sharpening Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:33:40 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/clipper-sharpening.57006/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/clipper-sharpening.57006/ invalid@example.com (jos) jos
The last place (not in Melb) I used to send clippers to ruined 2 pairs, so I am not sending any more to them.
Thanks for any suggestions!]]> 8 Is demand for podiatrists in Australia growing? Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:24:04 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/is-demand-for-podiatrists-in-australia-growing.112113/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/is-demand-for-podiatrists-in-australia-growing.112113/ invalid@example.com (Knowledge Sponge) Knowledge Sponge
Do you feel there is growing demand for podiatry in Australia and do you believe there is an adequate supply of new podiatrists to feed this demand?

What are the best job hunting tools? Job websites seem to have very limited advertised opportunities for podiatry.
For those who are more internationally travelled, how does Aussie podiatry compare with a...

Is demand for podiatrists in Australia growing?]]> 2 Advanced Life Support (ALS) -Podiatry Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:42:12 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advanced-life-support-als-podiatry.112130/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advanced-life-support-als-podiatry.112130/ invalid@example.com (Fox Agie) Fox Agie In light of increased no. of prescribing pods or those that routinely do minor sx (w/medicaments)
Would it be a worthwhile investment in your or your employers time/money?]]> Podiatry Placement in Australia Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:09:01 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-placement-in-australia.74237/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-placement-in-australia.74237/ invalid@example.com (S.al-Hassani) S.al-Hassani
I am a 2nd Yr Podiatry student trying to organise a 4 week placement in Australia for this summer 2012. I am not having much luck with Australian universities so far, so wondered if anyone could help me with some suggesstions or if they know anyone who would kindly allow a student to carry out a placement.

All the help would really be appreciated.

Thanks in advance......

Podiatry Placement in Australia]]> 6 NDIS Audit - renew registration Sat, 03 Aug 2019 08:09:58 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/ndis-audit-renew-registration.111454/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/ndis-audit-renew-registration.111454/ invalid@example.com (Mark_M) Mark_M The initial registration process for NDIS was lengthy and frustrating.
Has anyone started the renew registration process? From what I understand it requires an independent auditor.
I am wondering if it is even worth being a NDIS provider. Using Proda Portal for plan managed clients is also time consuming and frustrating.

Any thoughts?]]> 4 Australian Podiatry Research & Education Foundation Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:55:57 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/australian-podiatry-research-education-foundation.111661/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/australian-podiatry-research-education-foundation.111661/ invalid@example.com (Cameron) Cameron
Posted in good faith Source :APERF Foundation

Advancing Podiatry (Podiatric) Research in Australia



toeslayer]]> "Running Clinic" prosecuted for advertising content Wed, 29 May 2019 00:59:01 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/running-clinic-prosecuted-for-advertising-content.111479/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/running-clinic-prosecuted-for-advertising-content.111479/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot AHPRA successfully prosecutes company for advertising offences
09 May 2019
A company has pleaded guilty to all ten charges related to advertising offences in a New South Wales local court today following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Mr William Greenlees, the Sole Director of The Running Clinic...

"Running Clinic" prosecuted for advertising content]]> 2 Who can do low level footcare ie cut toenails,corns,hard skin etc in Oz Sun, 26 May 2019 11:51:32 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/who-can-do-low-level-footcare-ie-cut-toenails-corns-hard-skin-etc-in-oz.111217/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/who-can-do-low-level-footcare-ie-cut-toenails-corns-hard-skin-etc-in-oz.111217/ invalid@example.com (billythefish) billythefish I understand that in UK where I presently live, a Foot Health Care Practitioner (FHCP) can get a qualification from SMAE or Stonebridge college and within in a few weeks begin attending to peoples feet.
So my question would be, is there any regulation as to who can attend to the feet of people living in Australia.
And would the FHCP be acceptable. Or does this depend on getting...

Who can do low level footcare ie cut toenails,corns,hard skin etc in Oz]]> 3 Podiatric surgery SHOULD NOT exist! Thu, 16 May 2019 14:49:28 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatric-surgery-should-not-exist.111434/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatric-surgery-should-not-exist.111434/ invalid@example.com (Tyson Smith) Tyson Smith
Podiatric surgery SHOULD NOT exist!]]> 4 Working in Australia with children in toe!! Sat, 23 Mar 2019 03:29:08 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/working-in-australia-with-children-in-toe.111322/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/working-in-australia-with-children-in-toe.111322/ invalid@example.com (ngreene) ngreene
I’m 40 years old, British podiatrist, have two children aged 13 and 14
Would love to spend some time, maybe leading to permanent in Australia, particularly interest in east coast as I have friend but would consider other areas?
My current position. Is full time self employed domicillary, more than able and more...

Working in Australia with children in toe!!]]> 1 Casual Work In Australia Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:36:25 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/casual-work-in-australia.111101/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/casual-work-in-australia.111101/ invalid@example.com (conor16) conor16
I am planning to go to Australia for a year Dec 2019. Will have 2.5yrs post grad experience by then in NHS & private.
Current plan is to take a carer break and do casual jobs on a working holiday visa. However after research seems maybe these jobs are hard to come by because competition between back packers is so high.
Question- I am considering working within Podiatry out there -...

Casual Work In Australia]]> Spanish podiatrist in Australia Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:12:48 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/spanish-podiatrist-in-australia.110845/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/spanish-podiatrist-in-australia.110845/ invalid@example.com (Pasquale Rizzi) Pasquale Rizzi 3 Ahpra renewal after 2 years out of practice Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:01:46 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/ahpra-renewal-after-2-years-out-of-practice.110859/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/ahpra-renewal-after-2-years-out-of-practice.110859/ invalid@example.com (Heelsonwheels) Heelsonwheels
Ahpra renewal after 2 years out of practice]]> 1 Pressure mapping workshop. Mon, 05 Nov 2018 09:24:20 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/pressure-mapping-workshop.109866/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/pressure-mapping-workshop.109866/ invalid@example.com (Boots n all) Boots n all Advanced and introductory workshops now available.
Tutors: Patrick Crowe from Tekscan USA and David Sutton from Bilby shoes and Orthotics.
Limited seats available March 23rd and 24th Melbourne and Sydney.
Workshop #1 Advanced pressure mapping class.
This workshop will be for current Tekscan users wanting to know more about their systems,...

Pressure mapping workshop.]]> 6 AHPRA bans orthopaedic surgeon from giving his patients nutrition advice Fri, 28 Sep 2018 09:25:12 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/ahpra-bans-orthopaedic-surgeon-from-giving-his-patients-nutrition-advice.106761/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/ahpra-bans-orthopaedic-surgeon-from-giving-his-patients-nutrition-advice.106761/ invalid@example.com (Craig Payne) Craig Payne
Now I see that in Australia, AHPRA has acted on a similar issue:
AHPRA bans orthopaedic surgeon from giving his patients nutrition advice]]> 21 Call for Australian Allied Health Professions Mon, 24 Sep 2018 22:04:29 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/call-for-australian-allied-health-professions.110646/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/call-for-australian-allied-health-professions.110646/ invalid@example.com (Cameron) Cameron
Posted in good faith

Source: La Trobe Sport and Exercise Research Center

A call to Australian Allied Health Professionals to tell record what treatment strategies they use to treat Achilles tendinopathy. Completely anonymous and takes approx. 10mins

http://j.mp/2xTYOW7

toeslayer View attachment 8442]]> Podiatry Employment outside the UK Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:11:31 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-employment-outside-the-uk.110526/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-employment-outside-the-uk.110526/ invalid@example.com (Kathryngreenaway) Kathryngreenaway I am planning to take a 1 year career break from my Band 6 NHS post in the near future and would like to enquire about job opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, SIngapore, Abu Dhabi.
I am open to suggestions- I want to experience my job in a different country for a short period before deciding whether to relocate permanently.

Any advice/ suggestions much appreciated!

I received a...

Podiatry Employment outside the UK]]> Drills and Burrs - Expensively Dodgey Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:33:50 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/drills-and-burrs-expensively-dodgey.51901/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/drills-and-burrs-expensively-dodgey.51901/ invalid@example.com (Tin) Tin
The latest Berchtold I use is expectedly the best thus far - but even then with the Moore's disc it still catches at times and rotation is interrupted. Most of the previous issues of the handpiece was addressed and it is however, okay.

The model just before the...

Drills and Burrs - Expensively Dodgey]]> 4 Endorsed podiatrists Sat, 21 Jul 2018 08:16:50 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/endorsed-podiatrists.110149/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/endorsed-podiatrists.110149/ invalid@example.com (Bigfeets) Bigfeets It would appear that all the endorsed podiatrists have had their web sites sanitised or replaced removing all reference to their endorsement. Google endorsed podiatrist and you wont find one.

Just a few months ago there were many web sites with podiatrists proudly telling the world how clever they were in having...

Endorsed podiatrists]]> 4 Health.vic Podiatrists and medicine regulation. Tue, 03 Jul 2018 03:15:59 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/health-vic-podiatrists-and-medicine-regulation.110155/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/health-vic-podiatrists-and-medicine-regulation.110155/ invalid@example.com (Bigfeets) Bigfeets The section titled Authorised podiatrists- Schedule 2, 3 and 4 medicines, closes with the statement
" No Schedule 8 medicines have been approved in relation to authorised poditrists in Victoria".
Why would they need to reference Schedule 8 medicine here? Is there a history?

There are two...

Health.vic Podiatrists and medicine regulation.]]> 2 Digital Health Records in Australia Sun, 01 Jul 2018 13:59:08 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/digital-health-records-in-australia.110316/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/digital-health-records-in-australia.110316/ invalid@example.com (SoulShine) SoulShine
Is anyone using clinical software that works in with the new Australian Digital Health Records? I'm wondering if there is a budget option (not Best Practice or Genie) that does this and also EPC payments, and is nice to use?

Too much to ask for?!!

Thanks :)]]> Biomechanics Workshops for Australian Podiatry Association Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:35:10 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/biomechanics-workshops-for-australian-podiatry-association.110242/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/biomechanics-workshops-for-australian-podiatry-association.110242/ invalid@example.com (Craig Payne) Craig Payne
Perth (done it, sorry)
Launceston https://www.facebook.com/events/472841839799596/
Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/events/239014886871592/
Cairns https://www.facebook.com/events/591251367918325/
Brisbane https://www.facebook.com/events/1470398429736045/
Sydney...

Biomechanics Workshops for Australian Podiatry Association]]> 1 Botox keeps Cup fashion set on tippy-toes Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:50:06 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/botox-keeps-cup-fashion-set-on-tippy-toes.39536/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/botox-keeps-cup-fashion-set-on-tippy-toes.39536/ invalid@example.com (LuckyLisfranc) LuckyLisfranc here:

Botox keeps Cup fashion set on tippy-toes]]> 4 Podiatry Shadowing request - BPodMed Student Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:36:59 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-shadowing-request-bpodmed-student.109963/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-shadowing-request-bpodmed-student.109963/ invalid@example.com (Niti Teli) Niti Teli
Good day!

My Name is Niti and I am a First Year student of Bachelors of Podiatric Medicine. I joined this course because of My and passion for a career in healthcare and due to the fact that I could make a great impact on the life of many by pursuing this career.
I would like to shadow a Podiatrist to build My competence and would really appreciate if I am given a shadowing...

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