Podiatry Week Q+A

What is Podiatry Week about?

Each October, APodA hosts a week dedicated to celebrating our members, highlighting the profession and educating the community on what podiatry is and the vital role it plays in Australia’s healthcare system.

The key goals for this week include:

1. To raise the profile and credibility of podiatrists in Australia
2. To educate the public on a wide range of services offered by podiatrists
3. To attract new talent to the profession.

The theme for Podiatry Week 2023 is ‘Podiatry, more than you think’. It asks people to think again about what they know about the profession. We want this campaign to inspire people to think more broadly about the profession, educate people on the full scope of podiatry practice, and encourage those looking for a rewarding health career to consider podiatry.

When is it happening?

9 to 15 October, 2023

What happened to Foot Health Week?

Traditionally, this week has been called ‘Foot Health Week’ however, we have changed the name this year as we feel Podiatry Week better reflects the fuller scope of the profession and the role of podiatrists in the delivery of healthcare; helping us to raise the profile of podiatry across Australia.

The new name will allow us to tell more stories about the profession, its opportunities, the full scope of practice and its impact.

What initiatives are taking place?

The campaign aims to highlight the different opportunities within podiatry, whether that be private practice, working in hospitals, with footwear brands, working in remote communities, conducting surgical procedures, in rural and regional communities and across a range of health conditions and stages of life.   For more information, see below.

How can I get involved?

We are calling on our network to get involved with this campaign and help spread the word about podiatry.

1. Share this patient-facing article  in this month’s STRIDE with your communities to help advocate for the role of podiatry, along with this article .
2. Members of the Australian Podiatry Association have received a member pack with a variety of materials including social media graphics, text for your social media posts, bunting templates, posters and more!
3. As part of the campaign, we have been working with the Australasian Council of Podiatry Deans (ACPD) to develop a ‘Careers Kit’, to support the recruitment of more people to join the podiatry profession. This kit is available to all and can be used in a presentation about podiatry anytime at your nearest careers expo, high school, sporting club, social venue and so forth.
4. Follow our social media channels to like and share our content

Where can I find out more?

Head to our website for further information on the above initiatives.