STRIDE: August 2023

Sustainability As a precursor to this month’s feature article on the Australasian Council of Podiatry Deans (ACPD), this article provides some context on what the purpose of the ACPD is, and how you can best support the ACPD. What is the purpose behind ACPD?   The Australasian Council of Podiatry Deans (ACPD) was established in […]

STRIDE: July 2023

Read Full Article AD SIGN UP NOW News Update By APodA The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has released an advanced copy of the latest guidance on telehealth consultation with patients, to become effective in September 2023. Here’s what you need to know. As technology continues to advance and the demand for remote healthcare […]

STRIDE: June 2023

Read Full Article AD SIGN UP NOW Advocacy By APodA Have you read the recent Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) report? The AIHW has delivered a report focusing on general practice, allied health and other primary care services. Here are some key insights.   While this report focuses on one dataset, being Medicare data, […]

STRIDE: May 2023

Read Full Article Advocacy By APodA Given the documented workforce pressures around hiring and retaining staff, here’s a run-down on some considerations – and benefits – involved when working with allied health assistants. Perhaps you already hire, or work alongside, allied health assistants. Or perhaps you run a practice and are considering employing an allied health assistant […]

STRIDE: April 2023

Feature As World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023 fast approaches on April 28, it’s a good time to review your work (occupational) health and safety matters to support a strong safety culture at work.  Work (occupational) health and safety (WHS) issues can feel overwhelming to navigate, let alone the added (and very […]

STRIDE: March 2023

Sustainability APodA Are you a podiatrist who wants to be more sustainable at work? Here are some areas to focus on. #1 Reduce & reuse Reduce your energy consumption: Turn off lights and equipment when not in use. Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances. Use natural lighting where possible. Reduce your paper usage: Switch […]