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Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons are invited to renew their general, specialist or non-practising registration.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) is seeking feedback on a proposed change to the protected title for the specialty of podiatric surgery. Read More
As part of its commitment to strengthening public protection and regulatory effectiveness the Podiatry Board of Australia (Board) is developing a Professional performance framework to ensure that all registered podiatric surgeons practise competently and ethically throughout their working lives.Read More
Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for the podiatry profession for 2024/25.Read More
If you’re studying to become a podiatrist and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has published its latest newsletter.Read More
Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?Read More
The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.Read More
Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.Read More
Key points Wide-ranging review finds a good standard of care is provided by podiatric surgeons, although a small number of practitioners generate a higher rate of notifications than those in similar professions. Recommendations pave the way to strengthen the professional development and regulation of podiatric surgeons. The Podiatry Board of Australia accepts podiatric surgeon title recommendation as one of the ways to help people better understand the profession and qualification. Read More
Key points Unregistered practitioner who produced a fake registration certificate has been convicted of holding themselves out as a registered podiatrist after their registration had lapsed. Fined $6000 by the Local Court of New South Wales and ordered to pay $4000 in legal costs. Charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Read More
There are multiple practitioner member and community member vacancies arising on the Podiatry Board of Australia.Read More
Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.Read More
Patients, health practitioners, professional organisations and agencies are encouraged to share their views and experiences in a consultation that commenced today, as part of an independent review of the regulation of podiatric surgeons.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has launched an independent review of the regulation of podiatric surgeons.Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons are invited to renew their general,specialist or non-practising registration.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for the podiatry profession for 2023/24.Read More
If you’re studying to become a podiatrist and are due to finish your course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.Read More
Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Podiatry Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.Read More
The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.Read More
New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.Read More
To help podiatrists and podiatric surgeons better understand and meet their health record management obligations, the Podiatry Board of Australia has developed two new health record management resources.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced registered podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for appointment to its Registration and Notifications Committee (the RNC).Read More
A tribunal has reprimanded and suspended a podiatrist for practising while unregistered, and not holding professional indemnity insurance (PII).Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.Read More
There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (Board) is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced podiatrists to be appointed as an assessor of online case studies for the Board.Read More
A Victorian podiatrist has been suspended for four months for professional misconduct, after failing to hold professional indemnity insurance (PII), making false declarations and providing false and/or misleading information.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) thanks podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for another year of hard work to help support Australians maintain the optimal health of their feet.Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general, specialist or non-practising registration on time.Read More
There is a vacancy arising for a community member from any state or territory on the Podiatry Board of Australia.Read More
1,792 practitioners remain registered on the pandemic sub-register for another year, continuing to support the health system.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced the annual registration fees for podiatrists for 2022/23.Read More
Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.Read More
Practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register who are currently practising can now opt in to extend their temporary registration so they can continue supporting the health system.Read More
Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.Read More
The revised Code of conduct (the code) for the podiatry profession comes into effect today with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) welcomes two new members and the reappointment of four inaugural members to the Podiatry Accreditation Committee (the Committee).Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has launched a video highlighting the new Professional capabilities for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (Board) is keen to hear from practitioners, the community and organisations about proposed changes to the registration standard for specialist registration.Read More
Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.Read More
More than 20,000 health practitioners are now on the 2021 pandemic response sub-register after practitioners on the 2020 sub-register opted in to extend their temporary registration.Read More
The Supervised practice framework (the framework) developed by the Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia’s (the Board) new professional capabilities for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons come into effect on 1 January 2022.Read More
Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) welcomes the announcement by Health Ministers to review the use of the title ‘surgeon’.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.Read More
A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.Read More
Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).Read More
Applications are now open from interested persons for appointment to the Podiatry Accreditation Committee (the Committee).Read More
During Foot Health Week, the Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) thanks podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for their professionalism, resilience and ongoing commitment to the foot health of all Australians.Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general, specialist or non-practising registration.Read More
The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation. Read More
From today, thousands of extra health practitioners can join the COVID-19 response through a new temporary sub-register established by Ahpra and the National Boards. Read More
Once you are registered, you can work as a podiatrist anywhere in Australia.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for 2021-22.Read More
Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has published new professional capabilities for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons. These will come into effect 1 January 2022.Read More
The Podiatry Accreditation Committee has released new accreditation standards for podiatry education programs following approval by the Podiatry Board of Australia under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state and territory (National Law).Read More
You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases its latest communique.Read More
Caring for rural and remote communities can be a challenging and rewarding career path. In our latest Taking care episode, we speak with three health students on their study journey and how they are supporting their communities.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.Read More
Have your say on the shared Code of conduct (the code) which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons and promotes safe care to help protect the public.Read More
Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has released a short video to introduce new graduates to the profession. Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme). Read More
The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.Read More
The Podiatry Accreditation Committee (the Accreditation Committee) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with the relevant expertise to be included on a list of approved accreditation assessors who may be appointed to accreditation assessment teams. Read More
Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?Read More
The Podiatry Accreditation Committee is calling for feedback on draft proposed professional capabilities and accreditation standards.Read More
Revised advertising guidelines to support responsible advertising, including by registered health practitioners, are in effect from today.Read More
Health practitioners are encouraged to check and correct their advertising to make sure it complies with revised guidelines released today.Read More
Advertising is something we are all exposed to in our day-to-day lives and this includes advertising by health practitioners for their services.Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons are due to renew their general, specialist or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.Read More
A tribunal has disqualified a podiatrist for six months for transgressing professional boundaries.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for 2020–21.Read More
In your final year of an approved program of study and looking forward to starting work as a podiatrist?Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia is encouraging practitioners and students to review the new Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood-borne viruses before they take effect on 6 July 2020.Read More
The latest in Ahpra’s Taking care podcast series is now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Read More
Governments have imposed social distancing measures to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19. Commonwealth, state and territory governments are directing Australians to stay at home and limit their travel to essentials, such as food shopping, caring for elderly relatives and necessary medical or healthcare appointments.Read More
Telehealth is emerging as an important change to patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic with health practitioners across many professions offering phone or online consultations to support their patients.Read More
The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.Read More
As we continue to face the biggest public health challenge of our lives, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic will test our health system and each of us like nothing before it.Read More
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.Read More
The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is a rapidly changing situation. The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) acknowledges the important role of podiatrists and podiatric surgeons in containing the spread of the virus.Read More
As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth. Read More
Registered health practitioners, in this unprecedented situation, are playing a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. We know you are working to keep people safe in a demanding and fast-changing environment.Read More
Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).Read More
Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.Read More
An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.Read More
The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has published an example portfolio of evidence to help practitioners understand the requirements for endorsement for scheduled medicines. Read More
A profession-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.Read More
Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become a podiatrist?Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons have until 30 November 2019 to renew their registration on time.Read More
Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.Read More
This Foot Health Week, the Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) acknowledges registered podiatrists and podiatric surgeons and their contribution to optimal foot health of the Australian community.Read More
There is a vacancy for a community member on the Podiatry Board of Australia.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for 2019/20.Read More
Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia, in partnership with the Dental, Medical, Nursing and Midwifery and Paramedicine Boards of Australia, has opened consultation on the draft Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood borne viruses (the draft guidelines).Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Meeuwis Boelen as the inaugural Chair of the Podiatry Accreditation Committee and Mr Mark Gilheany as the Deputy Chair.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) congratulates Dr Janice ‘Jan’ Davies who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours.Read More
The membership of the new Podiatry Accreditation Committee has been announced by the Podiatry Board of Australia.Read More
A Sydney company has been convicted of 10 charges related to advertising offences in a New South Wales local court following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Read More
Following a scheduled review of accreditation arrangements that was undertaken across all National Boards, the Podiatry Board of Australia (Board) decided in July 2018 that the accreditation functions for the podiatry profession will be exercised by an independent accreditation committee established by the Board for a five-year period from 1 July 2019. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia set the requirements for a podiatrist or podiatric surgeon to have their registration endorsed for scheduled medicines. New videos are now available to help practitioners understand the requirements for endorsement.Read More
Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination. Read More
A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.Read More
A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Podiatry Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.Read More
Following a scheduled review of accreditation arrangements that was undertaken across all National Boards, the Podiatry Board of Australia (Board) decided in July 2018 that the accreditation functions for the podiatry profession will be exercised by an independent accreditation committee established by the Board for a five-year period from 1 July 2019.Read More
Call for applications for appointment to the Podiatry Accreditation CommitteeRead More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases its latest communiqué.Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time.Read More
Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.Read More
The Occupational English Test (OET) will be publishing test results in an updated format soon.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for 2018/19.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.Read More
Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.Read More
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This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.Read More
AHPRA has published further guidance for advertisers of regulated health services to emphasise that selectively editing reviews or testimonials has the potential to break the law.Read More
A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.Read More
Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has today published a revised for endorsement for scheduled medicines registration standard and associated guidelines which will come into effect on 1 August 2018.Read More
National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise. Read More
National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.Read More
A self-assessment tool to help practitioners and advertisers check and correct their advertising so it complies with their professional and legal obligations has been launched.Read More
AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.Read More
Updated: 22 February 2018 Applications closed for community members, late applications will be accepted for the practitioner member vacancies until Friday 09 March 2018 5pm AEST.Read More
Stakeholders interested in how regulated health services are advertised have met to discuss how to advertise responsibly and comply with the National Law1 advertising requirements.Read More
Effective infection prevention and control is central to providing high quality healthcare for patients and a safe working environment for those that work in healthcare settings.Read More
The Annual Report for AHPRA and the National Boards for the year to 30 June 2017 is now available to view online.Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.Read More
Today, the Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has launched a video1 for patients to help them understand what infection prevention and control measures to expect when visiting their podiatrist or podiatric surgeon.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia is recognising the important contribution of podiatrists to the health and wellbeing of the Australian community in Foot Health Month this October.Read More
The Supreme Court of Western Australia (the court) has dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision by the Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) to caution Mr Mario da Horta, a podiatrist and podiatric surgeon, over his practise of the profession.Read More
Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for 2017/18.Read More
Registered practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations.Read More
In October 2016 the Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) hosted a forum for key stakeholders in Adelaide, themed on Changing the podiatry curriculum: a new pathway to safe prescribing.Read More
Call for applications for appointment to the Podiatry Board of Australia Registration and Notifications Committee.Read More
A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Podiatry Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has now been published.Read More
Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.Read More
The Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) has recently endorsed Guidance for National Boards: Applications to the Ministerial Council for approval of endorsements in relation to scheduled medicines under section 14 of the National Law1 (the Guidance). Read More
The revised registration standard for recency of practice takes effect today.Read More
AHPRA’s Tasmanian office will be closed to the public on Friday 18 November 2016 and will reopen on Monday 21 November 2016 at a new location. The office will continue to be located in Hobart.Read More
One of the areas of focus for the Podiatry Board of Australia in 2015/16 was to ensure podiatrists and podiatric surgeons comply with guidelines around the prevention and control of infection, according to information published by AHPRA today in its 2015/16 annual report.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2016-20.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on a proposed revised endorsement for scheduled medicines registration standard and related guidelines.Read More
A new video explains online renewal of registration which is now open for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) today published further information to help registered health practitioners to better understand their advertising obligations. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for 2016/17 will remain the same as in the previous year.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.Read More
In December 2015, the Board published a revised registration standard for professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements that takes effect from today.Read More
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has received a letter from the Queensland Government, formally notifying of the determination of fees to be paid from AHPRA to the Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) for 2015-2016. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has released its report for 2014/15. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia’s revised guidelines on infection prevention and control take effect today. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (Board) has today published revised guidelines on infection prevention and control. Read More
Call for applications for appointment to the Podiatry Board of Australia’s list of approved persons for appointment to panels.Read More
Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.Read More
A revised registration standard for recency of practice has today been published by the Podiatry Board of Australia.Read More
A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Read More
A revised registration standard for Professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements has today been published by the Podiatry Board of Australia.Read More
Read this important information that explains what you need to know.Read More
A revised continuing professional development (CPD) registration standard1 takes effect today. Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.Read More
There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.Read More
The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia, which regulates Australia’s registered podiatrists and podiatric surgeons, has published the revised continuing professional development (CPD) registration standard which will come into effect on 1 December 2015.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.Read More
Online renewal of registration is now open for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons registered in Australia.Read More
Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for 2015/16 has been reduced.Read More
Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.Read More
A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015. Read More
Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.Read More
From today, podiatry students and graduates have a new way of finding out about becoming a registered podiatrist.Read More
National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.Read More
We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia’s new specialist registration standard takes effect from today.Read More
The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.Read More
AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.Read More
A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today. Read More
A new specialist registration standard has been published today by the Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board).Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating the podiatry profession in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.Read More
Podiatrists and podiatric surgeons have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.Read More
From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history. Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.Read More
Mr Terrence Williams – disqualified from applying for registration for three years.Read More
Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases its latest communique. Read More
Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons. Read More
The Board and AHPRA publish the Health Profession Agreement for 2014/2015.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has announced the registration fee for podiatrists and podiatric surgeons for 2014/15.Read More
Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.Read More
Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.Read More
The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.Read More
On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.Read More
Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.Read More
Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on a review of the Board's Guidelines for infection control. Read More
Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on a review of Podiatry Board of Australia registration standards and guidelines. Read More
Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all podiatrists today.Read More
The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopenedRead More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) invites Victoria podiatrists and podiatric surgeons to attend a breakfast forum in Melbourne in March.Read More
The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.Read More
The National Board is reminding podiatrists to renew registration by 30 November.Read More
The AHPRA Melbourne office will be closed on Tuesday 5 November 2013 due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.Read More
The 2012/13 National Scheme Annual Report, which includes a report from the Podiatry Board of Australia, has been published.Read More
Community and health practitioner feedback is sought on the English language skills and criminal history registration standards which are now under review. Read More
The Board and AHPRA publish their 2013/14 health profession agreement.Read More
Final-year students can go online now to apply for registration as a podiatrist before they graduate.Read More
New consultation on international criminal history checksRead More
The Podiatry Board of Australia announces that online renewal of registration is now open.Read More
Podiatry Board of Australia to hold forum in Canberra - 24 October 2013.Read More
The National Board has released its quarterly registration data. Read More
Podiatry Board of Australia sets fees for 2013/14.Read More
The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué. Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.Read More
Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia (the Board) invites South Australian podiatrists to attend a forum in Adelaide in May.Read More
This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy. Read More
Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.Read More
Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group. Read More
Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners and community members to join the Podiatry Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has released Guidelines for supervision of podiatrists which set out the principles the Board considers central to safe and effective supervision in a range of clinical contexts.Read More
For the first time Australians now have immediate access to a comprehensive, easily searchable national list of approved programs of study for health practitioners.Read More
Time is running out for podiatrists to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases its latest Newsletter.Read More
AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation. Read More
The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published. Read More
Call for nominations or expressions of interest for health practitioners and community members to join the Podiatry Board of Australia's List of approved persons for panel appointments Read More
Students of podiatry who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for registration as a health practitioner.Read More
The Board releases its latest media release.Read More
Podiatrists are urged to renew registration online and by 30 November.Read More
The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.Read More
National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has set a currency period of seven years for knowledge in podiatric therapeutics for the purpose of an endorsement for scheduled medicines.Read More
The Podiatry Board consults on proposed options in relation to acupuncture for the podiatry profession.Read More
Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009. Read More
Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases a newsletter. Read More
Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases guidance on when to be registered. Read More
Quarterly registered health practitioner data released. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia announces forum to be held in Western Australia. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia updates course codes for CPR training packages. Read More
The Board releases an information sheet to provide guidance to practitioners returning to practice after an absence. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia is consulting on proposed Limited Registration Standards for podiatrists. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia is consulting on proposed Guidelines for supervision of podiatrists. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases a sample log sheet for Endorsement of Scheduled Medicines. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia announces forum to be held in Tasmania. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases a consultation paper on Specialist Registration Standards Read More
AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions. Read More
The Podiatry Board has implemented a policy on Log Sheets for the Endorsement of Scheduled Medicines. Read More
Podiatrists whose registration expires on 30 November are urged to renew online and on time. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia releases its first Newsletter. Read More
AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia is consulting on the definition of practice. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has revised its Information Package for Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines. Read More
Statement from the Podiatry Board of AustraliaThe Podiatry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué. Read More
The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website. Read More
AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration. Read More
The Podiatry Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees.Read More
Statement from the Podiatry Board of AustraliaThe Podiatry Board of Australia urges podiatrists in NSW to renew registration by 30 June.Read More
Statement from AHPRARead More
Statement from the Podiatry Board of AustraliaRead More