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In the spirit of reconciliation, CheckUP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.

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Focus on podiatry

CheckUP contracts 20 podiatry providers to deliver Outreach services to 65 unique locations across the state.

CheckUP funded podiatrists play a critical role in managing lower limb issues and chronic disease management in high need communities. They also provide upskilling to local health professionals to manage issues between podiatry visits and engage with patients to better understand and manage their chronic conditions.

Accessibility of services closer to home and health outcomes are two main priorities in managing and delivering Outreach programs. Across the 733 podiatry visits delivered to date, providers have reported positive outcomes including:

A patient presented who was unaware of his neuropathy and subsequent wound under his foot. Whilst it was infected, we caught it before it was left to become chronic, and I was able to get him in to see his GP that day for antibiotics, and together we fitted him for a Darco shoe. If he hadn’t come in for this appointment, it is likely that his wound and the infection would have progressed to see him develop a chronic ulcer.

– North and West Remote Health podiatrist

 

‘We are seeing many people coming back from hospital after toe or forefoot amputations. We are able to assist them with follow up dressings and medical care. It is satisfying and valued to be able to assist people to come home. There are also a number of people having health checks, care plans and team care arrangements.’

– Ruth Connors

I was able to encourage and educate all clients and when clients take interest you know you’ve made the situation more visible to them so they can act on it.’

– Diabetes & Health Solution’s podiatrist

There has been a consistent increase in the number of clients attending podiatry in Roma. Always a pleasure to be able to provide this service to the Roma community.’

– Institute of Urban Indigenous Health’s podiatrist

It was particularly lovely to read the comments in a recent report from Andrew Khoury who provides a popular podiatry service to Kilkivan; ‘This has been a very successful year professionally and regionally. We will endeavour to provide the same competent level of care in 2025. Thank you, CheckUP, for your ongoing support during this year. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season’. We certainly appreciate your ongoing commitment to Outreach, along with all our providers.

Outreach services are designed and delivered considering the quadruple aims of improved:

  • health outcomes
  • patient experiences
  • provider experiences
  • effectiveness and efficiency

We understand that delivering Outreach services can be challenging and you need to manage your own wellbeing and avoid burnout.

If you missed the webinar on Strengthening Staff Wellbeing In The Health Sector with Dr Liz Crowe, you can access it here.

The Australian Podiatry Association’s latest issue of Stride also has a personal perspective article on Burnout in podiatry and working to mitigate the risk of burnout.

Podiatrist with patient

A CheckUP provider is pictured with a patient above.