Podiatry
How we help
Our service is run by students who are supervised by qualified and experienced Podiatrists and Podiatry surgeons. We are committed to ensuring every client receives compassionate, evidence-based care while helping to shape the next generation of allied health professionals.
We offer care to clients of all ages.
For adults:
- Routine skin and nail care
- Callus and corn management
- Warts
- Foot pain
- Sports injuries
- Diabetic Foot Assessments
- Custom orthotics
For children:
- Gait concerns (toe walking, in-toeing or out-toeing, Bow legs or knock knees)
- Growing pains
- Footwear assessment
- Foot pain and sports injury
- Custom orthotics
- Warts
We also provide minor surgical procedures for ingrown toenail treatment. These procedures are conducted by podiatry surgeons. If your needs are too complex for our student service, we will assist you to find the right service for you.
Important eligibility information
We are unable to offer services to clients who have a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan or have a foot wound being managed by a high risk foot service or hospital.
Book an appointment
Select services are able to be booked directly via our client portal.
Fees and pricing
We offer affordable care that is delivered by our services by our students. For information on our fee schedule, see our Clients and visitors page.
Download our service guide
Access our Podiatry service brochure below for detailed information about our services.
If you are not sure if a service is right for you, call 9479 5831
Frequently Asked Questions
A podiatrist specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle and lower limb conditions. They can help people of all ages with any concerns with their foot health.
Sessions are delivered by podiatry students under the supervision of qualified and experienced podiatrists.
As we are a teaching clinic our appointments may be up to 90 minutes long.
Yes, all information is kept strictly confidential. We may use non identifiable information for reporting or research purposes. You can find more on our privacy and confidentiality policy via www.latrobe.edu.au/privacy
For all our services delivered by students we are unable to offer a rebate through private health insurance or Medicare.
No, our clinic usually has minimal to no wait time.
Please bring your usual footwear, any relevant medical history, medication list, referral documents and orthotics (if applicable).
Get in touch
Fax us
Send referrals or documents via our secure e-fax to 9479 5036.