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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.
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.
BOARD NEWS
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy for community member on the Board.
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.
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.
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.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.
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.
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.
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.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
BOARD NEWS
Apply now to join the Board
There is a vacancy for community member on the Board.
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.
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.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Resources supporting the public
Ahpra and the National Boards have published information for the public to help make safer healthcare choices.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Professional capabilities
The professional capabilities identify the knowledge, skills and professional attributes for safe and competent practice.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Translations available
Read about safe healthcare practice and COVID-19 in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Greek, Italian or Vietnamese.
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.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Professional capabilities
The professional capabilities identify the knowledge, skills and professional attributes for safe and competent practice.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Practitioner search
Look up your podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to check their registration status, qualifications and suitability to care for you.
LEGAL REFORMS
Changes to the law governing health practitioners
Wide-ranging reforms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law focused on public safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Eliminating racism from healthcare
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy
EDUCATION
Search approved programs of study
Find the education and training programs that can lead to registration.
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.
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.