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General registration is available to practitioners who wish to practise as podiatrists.
The National Law, together with the Board's registration standards, define the requirements that need to be met to be registered.
The Podiatry Board of Australia has developed codes and guidelines to provide guidance to the profession. These also help to clarify our views and expectations on a range of issues.
More information about the registration process can be found on the Ahpra website.
The Board welcomes podiatry graduates to the profession.
Find out more about the role of the Board and what it means to be a registered podiatrist in Australia.
The Board has a range of resources for education providers, students and interested others to assist in understanding what it means to be a registered podiatrist in Australia
This document provides guidance on when it is necessary to be registered as a podiatry practitioner:
This video is most relevant to podiatry students who are nearing the completion of their approved programs of study in Australia and will soon be seeking general registration as a podiatrist.
Transcript - Information video for podiatry students and graduates (722 KB, DOCX)
If you’re about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now. The first step is to set up your Ahpra portal and link multifactor authentication.
Once you've submitted your application, you can track its assessment in your portal.
For registration enquiries or difficulties with the online application form, contact us by making a web enquiry or by calling 1300 419 495 (within Australia).
We also have an online portal help centre with step-by-step instructions and videos on how to set up your portal and securely link your multifactor authentication app.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get culturally safe, one-on-one support from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement and Support team. Yarn with us at [email protected]
The approved programs of study can be found on the Accreditation page.
