Program Snapshot!
The Australian Podiatry Conference 2021 will run online from July 3 - 17 with the main day sessions on Saturday 3rd, Sunday 11th and Saturday 17th. There will also be midweek night time sessions running from 6.30 - 8.30pm.
The program will incorporate world-leading keynotes, invited speakers, workshops, interactive sessions,
live Q&A as well as social events across all days.
This virtual event will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver the best possible patient experience, as well as be more productive, effective and satisfied within yourself.
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SATURDAY 3 JULY | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEST
Innovation & Collaboration
Keynote: Dr Norman Swan Scottish Australian physician, journalist and broadcaster |
| Keynote: Prof Chris Nester University of Salford, UK, Podiatrist; Lead Professor, Directorate of Allied and Public Health |
| Dr Louise Schaper CEO, Australasian Institute of Digital Health .......................................................................................................................................... |
Indigenous
| Keynote: A/Prof James Charles Deakin University, Associate Professor Indigenous Health, Community and Context |
| Keynote: Dr Brett Biles University of New South Wales, Director of Indigenous Health Education in the Office of Medical Education, UNSW Medicine. |
| Belinda Ihaka Auckland University of Technology, Indigenous Best Practice for Podiatrists working with Maori .......................................................................................................................................... |
SUNDAY 11 JULY | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AEST
Paediatrics
| Keynote: Prof Karen E. Adolph New York University, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience |
| A/Prof Cylie Williams Monash University, Peninsula Health |
| Dr Sarah Reedman The University of Queensland, Research Fellow, Child Health Research Centre Faculty of Medicine ....................................................................................................................................... |
High Risk
| Keynote: Prof Rob Fitridge University Of Adelaide, Professor of Vascular Surgery |
| Prof Viv Chuter University of Newcastle, Head of Discipline, Podiatry |
| Dr Matthew Malone South West Sydney Limb Preservation and Wound Research |
| Dr Bijan Najafi Bayer College of Medicine, USA. Professor of Surgery & Director, Clinical Research ......................................................................................................................................... |
SATURDAY 17 JULY | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEST
Rheumatology
| Keynote: Prof David Hunter University Of Sydney, Chair Of Rheumatology |
| Kate Carter Podiatric Medicine PhD student at Western Sydney University with 18 years clinical experience in rheumatology and musculoskeletal conditions. |
| Dr Jill Halstead Clinical Head of Service Podiatry and Dental at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust ............................................................................................................................................. |
Sports & Biomechanics
| Keynote: Prof Eamonn Delahunt University College Dublin, leading academic sports physiotherapist - Mizuno is the Session Sponsor - |
| Athol Thompson Aspetar, Qatar, Podiatrist & Scientific Researcher.... |
| Jaclyn Benz Football Federation Australia, Assistant Sports Physiotherapist Australian Matildas Soccer ........................................................................................................................................................ |
WEEKNIGHT SESSIONS
Tuesday 6th July | Wednesday 7th July | Thursday 8th July |
| Indigenous | Innovation & Collaboration | High Risk |
Tuesday 13th July | Wednesday 14th July | Thursday 15th July |
| Paediatrics | Sports & Biomechanics | Rheumatology |
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The
APodA would like to acknowledge the Traditional
Custodians of the lands on which we work and gather across this Country.
We
would like to pay our respects to their Elders past and present, as well as
emerging youth as the next generation of community leaders.
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