Happy Holidays.  We are on a short break.  The office will reopen 6th January.

The end of another year and time for reflection.  We took your pulse towards the end of the year via our members survey which revealed that 89% of Members feel that the vision of PodiatryNZ “to advance the quality of and access to podiatry” is still relevant.  Some Members questioned if "access to podiatry" was relevant.  It is worth noting that the strategies that PodiatryNZ pursue in relation to "access", relate to improving funding and delivery of services for those in need of quality podiatric services.  This includes patients with issues related to aged care, high risk foot and those services provided under ACC. 

You value your membership with the three top reasons for staying a member being:

1. Access to educational opportunities and the recording of your CPD events
2. Keeping in touch with industry issues
3. Accessing good quality and affordable professional indemnity insurance

96% of members acknowledge the work that PodiatryNZ undertakes in representing podiatrists on issues impacting the profession and 90% of members find conference a significant member benefit. 

We thank you all for your feedback, we are constantly reviewing and modifying our offerings based on your feedback.  We are proud of what we managed to achieve as a collegial profession this year.

This year for the first time in over seven years, we had a vote for Board members.  This was because the number of Members nominating for the PodiatryNZ Board exceeded the number of vacancies.  All candidates were well received by Members and there were only a handful of votes between them.  Committed to ensuring Board succession, the Board will be co-opting members to participate in more committee work.

We know that we face challenges next year, it’s an election year and that gives us an opportunity to raise our profile with all political parties.   The Health System Review will progress, and we continue to advocate for earlier intervention and more funding for podiatry.   Performance reviews of the Registration Boards are on the agenda and we will be making our views known about the high cost of regulation for registered podiatrists.  Our work with ACC is always ongoing both in the areas of “cost of treatment” along with the monitoring and review of the orthotics contract.

We look forward to working with you all in the coming year to ensure that we all help to make podiatry the best profession it possibly can be.  Finally, we wish you, your families and whanau all the very best for the festive season and the new year.

Jennifer & Leslie

and the team at the PodiatryNZ secretariat

Facebook gets Facelift

We are changing our Facebook platform. As a collegial group of professionals, we believe there needs to be a place where you can talk in private. Whether asking clinical or business questions or sharing useful information a private forum gives you the opportunity of participating with your peers.

Please subscribe so you can be kept up to date with members only information and chat with your fellow members. To join visit click the “join now” button. By joining, you agree to the Rules of the group.

2020 Learning

2020 is the start of the new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) cycle with the Registration Board.   PodiatryNZ is committed and focused on helping members achieve their CPD requirements.   Get your diary out and sync with our 2020 calendar of events. You will find all local and national events on the website in the “Events” and “E-Learning” sections. From regional, special interest group, webinars and the all-important Conference (where you can acquire the majority of your CPD hours) get your training diarised now.  You might like to check out the

• Sports Accreditation program, and
• Clinical Excellence – for clinical audit

These programs recognise and acknowledge your commitment to advanced learning and professional skills.  If you want us to help schedule meetings in your region – email Leslie.

Plan your Conference break now. We have events running from Wednesday 24 June to Saturday 27 June 2020. You can select a program that meets your professional needs by enrolling in a program events that best suit you. Come early, stay late – (bring the family – or not) take a well-deserved break and make this Conference a time to recharge the batteries. Rotorua is a fantastic destination.

With conference and workshop attendance, along with a few free peer group meetings and free webinars, you will obtain all your required CPD points for the next 2 years. Imagine - no last minute panic, it is possible if you plan and schedule your Conference break now.

Pre Conference Workshop

We are thrilled to have a Podiatry Legend run his world-famous “Success Leaves Clues” workshop pre-conference.  Tyson E. Franklin has won numerous Australian business awards, written two books, it’s No Secret There’s Money in Podiatry and It’s No Secret There’s Money in Small Business, runs two podcast shows.  Check out It’s No Secret with Dr T. podcast.

ASICS GIFT - 40% off

For those of you who have not already taken advantage of this benefit from ASICS and a reminder for those who are already enrolled.   Podiatry NZ members can access discount shoes if you sign up to the ASICS Professional Buyers Programme.   Once on the programme, you can purchase up to 4 pairs of shoes per annum at 40% off RRP.  Sign up below and look for the new releases of shoes in January and June.

New Year - New Job?

Head to Classifieds if you want to employ someone or you want to be employed?

This is the time of year when many of us take a minute to reassess and revive.  Whether you are looking for someone to work for you or you are wanting a  new position, head over to the classified section of the website.

WWW. Update

In addition to changes to Facebook, our internet presence is also being upgraded.  We have introduced a new website for the public to promote podiatry and provide a connection to our members websites.  We have also created a new website for members to better connect you with our resources and events. 

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