Member Associations

The Member Associations in Australia represent podiatry to local government and the community at large. They provide a range of services for members to enhance professional competence and improved standards of practice. Some of these services or programs include:

.  Professional development and education, including state conferences and continuing education programs

.  Representation of the profession to state government and state based agencies

.  Special Interest Groups

.  State policies and guidelines on issues of importance

.  Maintaining the online search facility www.findapodiatrist.org

.  Work opportunities

.  Resources, access to the resource library

.  Promotions

.  News, newletters, emails, website Members Only access

.  Recognition, member can promote their affiliation through title and the use of the trademark P logo

.  Information - provide answers to member enquiries through the Member Office

.  Representation on state industry bodies

.  Liaison with podiatry schools regarding undergraduate and postgraduate education

.  Appoint a delegate to the Australasian Podiatry Council to develop national policies and programs

Services provided by the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA SA)

Since 1933 the South Australian Podiatry Association Association has been providing members with valuable resources that enhance professional status and enable continued growth and success.  The South Australian Association represents over 200 members and student members.  The major objective of the Association is to promote, support and provide education opportunities to the Podiatry Profession in our state. 

By joining the Association, members are supporting their professional body which inturn supports them. It's through membership that the Australian Podiatry Association and Australasian Podiatry Council can represent the profession across Australia and New Zealand.  Some recent advancements include: 

• Referral rights for ultrasound imaging
• Patient rebates through Medicare (EPC scheme) and the Department of Veteran Affairs
• Access to electronic claims processing through HICAPS
• Competetive professional indemnity rates through Guild Insurance
• Infection Control Guidelines for Podiatrists
• Aged Care Guidelines for Podiatrists
• Participation in the Accredited Podiatrist Program
• CPR and Senior First Aid Courses
• Podiatry Assistant Training
• Half price attendance to state and national podiatry conferences
• Participation in the SA Mentoring Program (to be released late 2009)
• Regular publications