Regulating Australia's podiatrists and podiatric surgeons

The Podiatry Board of Australia works to ensure that Australia's podiatrists and podiatric surgeons are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise. Public safety is our priority.

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The Podiatry Board of Australia supports safe practice by setting standards that podiatrists and podiatric surgeons must meet and by publishing codes, guidelines and other resources for practitioners, employers, students and the public.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warned this site may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.

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REGISTRATION

Your practitioner portal is here
Whether you want to apply for registration or check the status of your application, renew your registration or update your contact details, your Ahpra practitioner portal makes it easier, faster and more secure.
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BOARD NEWS

Apply now to join the Board

There is a vacancy for community member on the Board.

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CONSULTATION

Have your say
The Podiatry Board of Australia is carrying out a public consultation on two proposed reforms to strengthen the regulation of podiatric surgeons.
Learn more
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BOARD NEWS

2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Podiatry Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s podiatrists and podiatric surgeons.
Read the report
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PUBLIC SAFETY

Independent review of podiatric surgeons

Read the final report and 14 recommendations made to the Podiatry Board of Australia to improve the regulation of podiatric surgeons.

Read the report

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

CODES AND GUIDELINES

Current policy

GET INVOLVED

Current consultations

NOTIFICATIONS

How we manage concerns about practitioners

Latest news

ACCREDITATION

The Board welcomes new Podiatry Accreditation Committee members

CONSULTATION

Have your say on the review of the Supervised practice framework

DATA AND STATISTICS

Quarterly registration data released

NOTIFICATIONS

Have a concern about a practitioner?

I have a concern. Am I in the right place?

What happens when someone reports a concern?

Who is required to make a mandatory notification?

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LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

What to expect if a concern is raised about you

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Practitioner search

Look up your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

EMPLOYER SERVICES

Check the credentials of your health employees and sign up for alerts

Practitioner information exchange (PIE)

Check employee registration status

Check multiple registrations

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce webinar series

Through listening to the experiences of Indigenous practitioners, we aim to increase and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

REGISTRATION STANDARDS

Continuing professional development (CPD)

Read our continuing professional development requirements and access our resources, so you understand what you need to do.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Translations available

Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.

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EDUCATION

Search approved programs of study

Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

New to the profession?

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Cosmetics industry on notice

Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
Read about the changes
carousel image
BOARD NEWS

2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Podiatry Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s podiatrists and podiatric surgeons.
Read the report
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PUBLIC SAFETY

Independent review of podiatric surgeons

Read the final report and 14 recommendations made to the Podiatry Board of Australia to improve the regulation of podiatric surgeons.

Read the report
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PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

Supporting safe healthcare
Check out the resource hub that supports professional practice and safe healthcare by all regulated health professionals, including podiatrists and podiatric surgeons.
Access resources

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

CODES AND GUIDELINES

Current policy

GET INVOLVED

Current consultations

NOTIFICATIONS

How we manage concerns about practitioners

Latest news

ACCREDITATION

The Board welcomes new Podiatry Accreditation Committee members

CONSULTATION

Have your say on the review of the Supervised practice framework

DATA AND STATISTICS

Quarterly registration data released

Ahpra_Card_nationallaw_20230518

LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.

REGISTRATION STANDARDS

Continuing professional development (CPD)

Read our continuing professional development requirements and access our resources, so you understand what you need to do.

Photo of two people talking at a table

PUBLIC SAFETY

Practitioner search

Look up your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

What to expect if a concern is raised about you

Graphic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

NOTIFICATIONS

Have a concern about a practitioner?

I have a concern. Am I in the right place?

What happens when someone reports a concern?

Who is required to make a mandatory notification?

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce webinar series

Through listening to the experiences of Indigenous practitioners, we aim to increase and support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

EMPLOYER SERVICES

Check the credentials of your health employees and sign up for alerts

Practitioner information exchange (PIE)

Check employee registration status

Check multiple registrations

carousel image

Cosmetics industry on notice

Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
Read about the changes
carousel image
BOARD NEWS

Apply now to join the Board

There is a vacancy for community member on the Board.

Learn more
carousel image
BOARD NEWS

2023/24 annual report out now
Read about the work of the Podiatry Board of Australia and find data about Australia’s podiatrists and podiatric surgeons.
Read the report
carousel image
PUBLIC SAFETY

Independent review of podiatric surgeons

Read the final report and 14 recommendations made to the Podiatry Board of Australia to improve the regulation of podiatric surgeons.

Read the report
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PUBLIC SAFETY

Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
What we’re doing
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PUBLIC SAFETY

Professional capabilities
The professional capabilities identify the knowledge, skills and professional attributes for safe and competent practice.
Learn more

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

CODES AND GUIDELINES

Current policy

GET INVOLVED

Current consultations

NOTIFICATIONS

How we manage concerns about practitioners

Latest news

ACCREDITATION

The Board welcomes new Podiatry Accreditation Committee members

CONSULTATION

Have your say on the review of the Supervised practice framework

DATA AND STATISTICS

Quarterly registration data released

NOTIFICATIONS

Have a concern about a practitioner?

I have a concern. Am I in the right place?

What happens when someone reports a concern?

Who is required to make a mandatory notification?

Photo of two people talking at a table

PUBLIC SAFETY

Practitioner search

Look up your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.

Ahpra_Card_nationallaw_20230518

LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.

Graphic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

Graphic of greetings in different languages

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Translations available

Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.

carousel image

Cosmetics industry on notice

Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
Read about the changes
carousel image
PUBLIC SAFETY

Independent review of podiatric surgeons

Read the final report and 14 recommendations made to the Podiatry Board of Australia to improve the regulation of podiatric surgeons.

Read the report
carousel image
PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

Code of conduct
The Code of conduct sets out the Podiatry Board of Australia's expectations of professional behaviour and conduct for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons.
Learn more
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PUBLIC SAFETY

Professional capabilities
The professional capabilities identify the knowledge, skills and professional attributes for safe and competent practice.
Learn more

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

CODES AND GUIDELINES

Current policy

GET INVOLVED

Current consultations

NOTIFICATIONS

How we manage concerns about practitioners

Latest news

ACCREDITATION

The Board welcomes new Podiatry Accreditation Committee members

CONSULTATION

Have your say on the review of the Supervised practice framework

DATA AND STATISTICS

Quarterly registration data released

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

What to expect if a concern is raised about you

PRACTITIONER SUPPORT

New to the profession?

Photo of two people talking at a table

PUBLIC SAFETY

Practitioner search

Look up your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.

Ahpra_Card_nationallaw_20230518

LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.

Graphic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

NOTIFICATIONS

Have a concern about a practitioner?

I have a concern. Am I in the right place?

What happens when someone reports a concern?

Who is required to make a mandatory notification?

Students in lecture theater

EDUCATION

Search approved programs of study

Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.

carousel image

Cosmetics industry on notice

Protections for patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been strengthened by the release of new guidelines for nurses, dentists and other health practitioners.
Read about the changes
carousel image
REGISTRATION

International applicants
To work as a podiatrist or podiatric surgeon in Australia you must be registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia. Some overseas-trained practitioners may need to meet specific requirements before being registered.
Learn more
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REGISTRATION

Want to work in Australia?
General information about applying to work as a health practitioner in Australia is available for international applicants. Find out about the process and what you must include in your application.
Access resources

Need to know

BOARD NEWS

Our latest newsletter

CODES AND GUIDELINES

Board codes and guidelines

REGISTRATION STANDARDS

Core registration standards