Magazine Issue

STRIDE: October 2025

Welcome to the October edition of STRIDE magazine.

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In this issue

Why I made the switch to podiatry

What Wounds Australia wants to share with podiatrists

The difference Footscape makes

Top 3 podiatry myths (+ why you should consider podiatry)

The highs, lows and opportunities in podiatry

From the President

This is a very special issue of STRIDE as it aligns with Podiatry Week and its theme: ‘From first steps to next steps’.

The stories we share

As podiatrists, we know that our caseloads are fascinating, complex, challenging and even life changing – and we want as many other people to also know this as possible. That is why this issue of STRIDE is aimed not only at podiatrists but also packed with stories for you to share with could-be podiatrists as well.

By advocating for the power of podiatry through these stories, we promote the power of podiatry as an intervention, and as a career choice.

While there is no better time to share these first-hand accounts than Podiatry Week 2025 – which runs from 13 to 19 October – any time is a good time to forward the below articles onto to people in your networks. After all, we are better together.

Here’s a guide to help you zero-in on which article you would like to promote in your networks.

• Send this article to someone looking for a career change
• Send this article to peers who want to know the latest on wounds
• Send this article to a podiatrist who wants to expand their impact
• Send this article to a podiatrist who wants to feel seen and understood
• Send this article to a school leaver who may not have considered podiatry as a career

Have a great month.

Please get in touch with me if you want to talk about all things podiatry-related, at president@podiatry.org.au

Andrew Cook
President

The Australian Podiatry Association

Why I made the switch to podiatry

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What Wounds Australia wants to share with podiatrists

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Top 3 podiatry myths (+ why you should consider podiatry)

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The difference Footscape makes

The highs, lows and opportunities in podiatry

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Thank you!

That’s a wrap on this issue of STRIDE! Remember that up-to-the-minute updates are available through our social media channels like LinkedIn and Facebook (and on our website).