Advanced Practicing Podiatrists - High Risk Foot Group

Early Bird Registrations are officially OPEN for LEAP 2026! 🕊️🏥

Join us at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins (23–24 October 2026) for a high-impact clinical program focused on reimagining high-risk foot care.

This year, we are "Bridging the Gap" from research to reality with a program designed for clinical impact.

Don't miss the chance to secure your spot at the Early Bird rate before the end of the financial year!

Registration and conference details are available at https://leap26.my.canva.site/

Building the future of High Risk Foot care, together. 👣

Are you looking to take the next step in your clinical career? The APP-HRF Group is pleased to announce our Mentor Program for 2026!

We understand that clinical leadership isn't just about what you know - it’s about having the right person in your corner. Our program matches you with an experienced mentor for tailored, one-on-one support in the vital work of high-risk foot care.

Whether you are working in a rural clinic, managing a heavy caseload, or pursuing milestones like ESM credentials, this is an opportunity to connect with a peer who understands your challenges.

If you're looking for guidance or help to navigate your next career milestone, we’d love to have you involved.

📩 Ready to connect? Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more.

📣 THE CALL IS OUT: LEAP 2026 Abstracts Now Open! 📣

We are pleased to invite you to submit your research, case studies, and innovative frameworks for the LEAP 2026 Conference at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.

This year’s theme, ‘Better Access, Better Outcomes: Reimagining High Risk Foot Care’, is all about bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and clinical reality. Whether you have a groundbreaking study or a practical rural model of care, we want to see it on the big stage!

📍 Where: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins 📅 Dates: 23–24 October 2026 ⏰ Deadline: 31 July 2026

Ready to share your work with the high-risk foot community?

Submit your abstract here: https://leap26.my.canva.site/abstract-submissions

LEAP2026 be there or be square! Follow the link: https://leap26.my.canva.site

We’re proud to share that the Pedorthic Footwear Standards have now been released.

Developed by the Pedorthic Association of Australia (PAA), the Standards outline the minimum requirements for professional pedorthic footwear practice and provide a shared reference point for practitioners, referrers, funders and policy stakeholders.

We invite stakeholders across the sector to explore the Standards and their practical implications.

🔗 Read the Standards: https://pedorthics.org.au/pedorthic-footwear-standards/

Just over two weeks to go! 👣

Our Pressure Mapping Workshop is coming up on Thursday, 26th March in Melbourne Docklands.

We know that refining offloading strategies is a balancing act. This session is designed as a practical deep dive into using real-time data to make those clinical decisions more precise.

Whether you're a veteran with the technology or just starting out, the focus remains on universal principles and better patient outcomes.

📅 Thursday 26th March | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍 The Community Hub at The Dock
🔗 Secure your spot: https://www.app-hrf.com.au/event-6555935

What role does real-time data play in your clinical decision-making? 👣
Our upcoming Pressure Mapping Workshop (Thursday 26th March) is a practical session designed to show you how to integrate data into your assessment of the high-risk foot.
Whether you currently use pressure mapping or are just curious about the technology, the focus is on universal principles to achieve better patient outcomes.
If you're looking to refine your offloading strategies and gait analysis through better prescription, come along to see these systems in action.
📍 Melbourne Docklands
📅 6pm – 8pm, Thursday 26th March
🔗 Details and registration: https://www.app-hrf.com.au/event-6555935

🌟 LEAP 2026 Special Early Bird is OPEN! 🌟
23–24 October | Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
We’re bringing a grassroots, clinician‑focused program highlighting advocacy, career pathways, practical guidelines and real‑world excellence from across Australia.
🔥 Special Early Bird Registration ends 28 Feb 2026!
Don’t miss out!
https://www.app-hrf.com.au/event-6565808

Come along to an essential Pressure Mapping Workshop. 👣

Gain hands-on insights and enhance your clinical practice at the Community Hub At The Dock. Registrations are now open!

📍 Where: Community Hub At The Dock, Docklands, Melbourne
📅 When: Thursday 26th March, 6pm – 8pm
🔗 Register here: https://www.app-hrf.com.au/event-6555935