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.

Information for

  • All

  • Practitioners

  • Public

  • Students

  • International applicants

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

Late renewal now open

Did you forget to renew your registration? We are in the late period. Podiatrist and podiatric surgeons have until 31 December to renew; late fees now apply
Renew now
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REGISTRATION

Graduate registration now open

If you’re completing an approved course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
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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Have your say

The Podiatry Board of Australia is seeking feedback on a proposal to change the protected title for the specialty of podiatric surgery.
Learn More
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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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LEGAL REFORMS

Changes to the law governing health practitioners

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

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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

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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REGISTRATION

Late renewal now open

Did you forget to renew your registration? We are in the late period. Podiatrist and podiatric surgeons have until 31 December to renew; late fees now apply
Renew now
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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
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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
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.

Graphic of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork

PUBLIC SAFETY

Eliminating racism from healthcare

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety Strategy

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.

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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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
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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.

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.

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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

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

Students in lecture theater

EDUCATION

Search approved programs of study

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

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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