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N E W S O U T H W A L E SP O D I A T R I S T S R E G I S T R A T I O NB O A R D

A N N U A L R E P O R T F O R T H E Y E A R E N D E D 3 0 J U N E 1 9 9 8

NEW SOUTH WALES PODIATRISTS REGISTRATION BOARD

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRESIDENT’S LETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

CHARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MEMBERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Administrative support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Organisational Chart - Health Professionals Registration Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NSW Government Action Plan for Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Year 2000 (Millennium bug) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

COMPLAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Complaints Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

LEGISLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Amendments to the Podiatrists Act and Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Proposed amendments to the Act and Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 4(1)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Languages spoken by registered podiatrists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PODIATRISTS CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PODIATRY AND SURGERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ONGOING CERTIFICATION OF “GOOD CHARACTER” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

BIENNIAL JOINT MEETING (BJM) OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PODIATRISTS

REGISTRATION BOARDS, HEADS OF SCHOOLS AND THE AUSTRALIAN

PODIATRY COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ETHNIC AFFAIRS PRIORITY STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Overseas trained podiatrists - Recognition of qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Interpreter and Translation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Key strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

WEBSITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

CONSULTANCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1998/99 BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

PAYMENTS PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998

ANNUAL REPORT COSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998 . . . 21

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

30 JUNE 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27


ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998 1

NEW SOUTH WALES

PODIATRISTS REGISTRATION BOARD

PO Box K599 Level 2, 28-36 Foveaux StHAYMARKET 1238 SURRY HILLS 2010

Telephone: (02) 9281 0884Facsimile: (02) 9281 2030

The Hon Dr A Refshauge MP

Deputy Premier, Minister for Health and

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

73 Miller Street

NORTH SYDNEY 2060

Dear Dr Refshauge

Pursuant to the provisions of the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 the New South Wales Podiatrists

Registration Board has pleasure in submitting this, the Annual Report of the Board for the period 1 July 1997 to

30 June 1998, for presentation to Parliament.

The Board is pleased to report significant progress during the period under review in the many areas within the

scope of its activities, and it places on record its appreciation of the co-operation that has been accorded its

officers.

The Members of the Board are grateful for the significant contribution made by the Board's staff in giving effect

to the functions of the Board under the Podiatrists Act and in assisting the profession generally.

Yours sincerely

R.J. Harding

PRESIDENT



1. CHARTER

The Podiatrists Registration Board is established under the provisions of the Podiatrists Act 1989 to exercise the

powers, authorities, duties and functions imposed on it by the Act. The powers and duties of the Board include:-

< to determine the character, subjects and conduct of examinations qualifying persons to become podiatrists

and to appoint examiners;

< to issue and cancel certificates of registration; and

< to suspend or cancel the registration of any person under the Act and to annul such suspension or

cancellation.

2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The Board’s aims and objectives are as follows.

< To maintain the Register of podiatrists who may legally practice in New South Wales.

< To grant registration to podiatrists who satisfy the Board that they hold a degree or document attesting to

their capacity to practise podiatry.

< To grant full registration under the provisions of section 6 of the Act.

< To grant provisional registration to applicants for registration under the provisions of section 8 of the Act.

3. ACCESS

The Board is located at the following address:-

Level 2

28-36 Foveaux Street

SURRY HILLS NSW 2010

Correspondence:-

Secretary

Podiatrists Registration Board

PO Box K599

HAYMARKET 1238

Telephone: (02) 9281 0884

Facsimile: (02) 9281 2030

Hours of business: 8.30 am-5.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Cashier services cease at 4.30 pm.

4. MANAGEMENT

4.1 MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Board is prescribed under section 19 of the Act, and comprises nine members appointed by

the Governor, of whom:-

< three are registered podiatrists nominated by the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW);

Mr Raymond John Harding President

Cert. Chiropody

Mr Luke Leonard Marsden

Dip. Chiropody

Ms Amanda Jane McDonald

Cert. Chiropody



< two are registered podiatrists, at least one of whom has expertise in matters relating to education,

nominated by the Minister for Health;

Ms Jillian Louise Fogarty Deputy President

Dip H. Sc (Podiatry)

Grad Dip Adult Ed

B.Ed

M. Ed. Admin

Prof Robert Stewart Kidd

Dip. Chiropody

B.A.

Ph.D

< one is a solicitor nominated by the Minister for Health;

Ms Caroline Salisbury Marsh

B.A. LLB.

< one is a person to represent the community nominated by the Minister for Health;

Mr Bruce Alan Hutton

< one is an officer of the Department of Health nominated by the Minister for Health; and

Ms Deborah Jane Oong

B.A

< one is a medical practitioner nominated by the Minister for Health.

Dr Siew-Foong Liew

M.B.B.S.

M.H.P.

The Board was appointed for a three year term on 27 November 1996.

4.2 ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS

The Board met on 9 occasions during the reporting period, usually on the third Wednesday of each month. The

Board did not during October 1997, and January and April 1998.

Mr Harding attended 9 meetings

Mr Marsden attended 9 meetings

Ms McDonald attended 9 meetings

Ms Fogarty attended 9 meetings

Prof Kidd attended 8 meetings

Ms Marsh attended 4 meetings

Mr Hutton attended 8 meetings

Ms Oong attended 5 meetings

Dr Liew attended 7 meetings

4.3 ADMINISTRATION

Administrative support

The Health Administration Corporation is responsible for the provision of efficient and effective administrative

support to the Board, including managing and paying accounts and employing staff. The Board is self funding

and costs associated with its administration were met from fees received. Funds received by the Board were

transmitted to the Corporation in accordance with the Podiatrists Act. Interest paid by the State Bank for the

year was apportioned to the Board’s account.



Registration notices were issued expeditiously and routine renewals were processed within 10 days of receipt.

The Corporation also provided administrative support to the health professionals registration boards established

by the following Acts:-

Chiropractors and Osteopaths Act 1991

Dental Technicians Registration Act 1975

Nurses Act 1991

Optical Dispensers Act 1963

Optometrists Act 1930

Physiotherapists Registration Act 1945

Psychologists Act 1989

The staff establishment of the Health Professionals Registration Boards is the equivalent of 49 full time

positions. No variation has occurred in the last 5 years. Staff, as employees of the Corporation, derive the

benefits of the personnel policies of the Health Department including occupational health and safety, training and

equal employment opportunity practices, and are subject to the Department’s Code of Conduct. The

performance of the Corporation on the personnel policies relating to the Boards’staff is included in the annual

report of the Department of Health.

The Boards are managed by Mr J. Tzannes (Director) and Mr R. Dwyer (Deputy Director) for the Corporation.

Within the Board’s accumulated funds recognition has been given to future expenditure for office relocation and

disciplinary costs.

The total administrative expenditure for all the above boards in 1997/98 was $4,342,960, compared with

$3,950,533 in 1996/97.

< Secretary

Michael Walsh

< Assistant Secretary

Amanda McEacharn



ORGANISATIONAL CHART

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGISTRATION BOARDS



NSW Government Action Plan for W omen

The NSW Government’s philosophy in relation to women is based on the principles of equity, access, rights of

participation and provides a focus on women with the least access to social and economic resources. The

Government has issued an action plan for women detailing specific objectives to be achieved, the key ones

being:-

(i) reducing violence against women;

(ii) promoting workplaces that are equitable, safe and responsive to all aspects of women’s lives;

(iii) maximising the interest of women in micro-economic reform;

(iv) promoting the position of women in all aspects of society;

(v) promoting access to and successful outcomes for women in all parts of the education and training system;

and

vi) improving the health and quality of life of women in NSW.

It is recognised that women’s issues are central to the core business of all Government agencies. The

Government is committed to ensuring that membership of Boards reflect the broader community and that in

filling current vacancies consideration is given inter-alia to the nomination of female representatives. It is the

Government’s intention to progressively increase the number of women on Boards to 50% of Board

representation. It is recognised that not all nominations to Boards are made by the Minister for Health.

Nominating bodies are advised of the Government’s policy in relation to female representation when vacancies

occur or when nominations for a new Board are requested.

Of the 9 members, the Board has currently 5 female members. Whilst the Board is not responsible for the

promotion of access to the profession for women it is in a position to indicate the number of women who have

satisfied registration requirements and who currently hold an authority to practise. For the reporting period the

number of female registrants was 374 (60.5% of total registrants). These figures vary during the reporting

period in line with the changing status of registrants during renewal periods.

Year 2000 (Millennium bug)

The Department of Health through the Health Administration Corporation provides the computerised support

systems for the Boards. The Boards’ computer support systems are included in the Corporation’s Year 2000

computer project, the scope and status of which is beyond the reporting responsibilities of the Board, as is the

independent verification of compliance strategies.

The Board has been advised that the test plans for the health professionals registration boards’ computerised

record system have been finalised by the Corporation and testing is expected to be completed before the end of

the 1998 calendar year. To date the Board has not received advice that there are any Year 2000 compliance

difficulties with this system.

The estimated total computer costs related to the Year 2000 conversion not provided for in the annual accounts

of each of the eight health statutory boards administered by the Health Administration Corporation has been

estimated at $6,800 for the next year. Contingency plans to ensure the continued operations of the Boards’

critical business functions namely the maintenance of the registers are under consideration and include the

maintenance of copies of the computerised register records. For other computerised systems utilised by the

Board advice seeking Year 2000 compliance has been sought from the software providers.

In relation to the Boards’ offices:

(a) the landlord has been requested to advise on the action which is to be taken to ensure access and services

under his responsibility are not affected by Year 2000 problems, such as electricity supply, lifts and air

conditioning; and

(b) assurances have been received that the Boards’ security entry system is Year 2000 compliant.



5. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

5.1 REGISTRATION

The Board maintained the Register of podiatrists as required under the provisions of section 9 of the Act.

Registered podiatrists as at 1 July 1997 638

as at 30 June 1998 657

Registrations 45

Podiatrists Act 36

NSW Graduates 24

Interstate Graduates 7

Overseas Graduates 5

Mutual recognition 9

Restorations 19

Removal of names from Register 45

Unfinancial 45

Changes of Name 6

The Board noted that two podiatrists whose names were restored to the Register were apparently practising

whilst unregistered in breach of section 4 of the Act. The Board expressed concern that not only had the

podiatrists breached the Act, their professional indemnity insurance may have been void in the event of an

accident, and their patients may not have been able to claim from their health insurers for services the podiatrists

provided during the period. In each case the Board directed the Secretary to advise the podiatrists that it was

their responsibility to ensure that the annual roll fee was paid by the due date, and that they should take steps to

ensure that a similar situation does not occur in the future.

The Board noted advice from the Minister for Health concerning the Health Professionals (Special Events

Exemption) Act 1997, which allowed visiting health professionals to provide health care services in NSW in

connection with special events without becoming registered under State law.

The Board noted advice from the NSW Cabinet Office concerning the commencement of the Trans-Tasman

Mutual Recognition Act 1997, on 1 May 1998, which extended mutual recognition arrangements to New

Zealand.

5.2 COMPLAINTS

The Health Care Complaints Act 1993 requires the Board and the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC)

to advise each other of complaints received and to consult concerning resolution of complaints. To assist in the

administrative arrangements to implement the requirements of the Act the Board has established a Complaints

Committee to consider complaints and consult with the Commission, and delegated to the Committee the

authority to make decisions with respect to complaints. Complaints concerning the provision of services by

podiatrists are referred to the Committee for consideration. Complaints concerning alleged breaches of the Act

or Regulation are considered by the Board.

Complaints Committee

The Committee comprised Mr Harding, Ms Fogarty and Ms Marsh. An officer of the HCCC attended meetings

as an observer. The Committee met on 5 occasions and considered 5 new complaints. Of these:-

< 1 was concerned with advertising;

< 2 were concerned with provision of service, particularly with respect to infection control; and

< 2 were concerned with provision of service, particularly with respect to orthotics.



The matter concerning advertising arose from an advertisement for a 24-Hour Medical Centre which appeared in

a suburban newspaper, and included the words “Podiatry” and “Full Medicare Bulk Billing (No charge to

patients)”. The Committee noted that the Commission had previously considered the matter and referred it to the

Medical Board for consideration. The Committee agreed that the conjunction of the word “Podiatry” and the

words “Full Medicare Bulk Billing (No charge to patients)” in the context of the advertisement for the 24 Hour

Medical Centre was misleading. The Committee directed the Secretary to advise the podiatrist concerned of its

view so that the podiatrist could take steps to ensure that a similar situation did not occur in the future.

Two matters concerning provision of service arose from consultations between diabetic complainants and

podiatrists. The complainants maintained that the podiatrists caused infections. In one case the Committee

noted that the podiatrist concerned was unregistered at the time of the treatment complained of, and resolved to

refer the matter to the HCCC for consideration. In the other case the Committee noted that following discussions

between the HCCC officer and Mr Harding and Ms Marsh, the matter had been referred for investigation by the

HCCC. As at 30 June 1998 both matters were ongoing.

Two matters concerning provision of service arose from the prescription of orthotics by podiatrists. The

complainants maintained that the orthotics did not correct the problem, and caused pain. In one case the

Committee resolved to refer the matter to the HCCC for consideration with the recommendation that it be

referred for conciliation. As at 30 June 1998 the matter was ongoing. In the other case the Committee resolved

to endorse the Commission’s recommendation that the matter be referred to the Commission for direct resolution

with the assistance of one of the Commission’s patient support officers.

One matter referred to the HCCC during a previous reporting period was ongoing as at 30 June 1998.

Board

The Board considered 9 complaints. All were concerned with unregistered persons.

In one case the Board agreed that information provided by a private health fund gave rise to concern that the

person may have been practising podiatry in breach of section 4 of the Act. The Board directed the Secretary to

investigate the matter. The Board subsequently considered a report from its inspector and noted that the person

had issued receipts for “chiropody” services she provided in breach of section 4(1)(b) of the Act. The Board

directed the Secretary to advise the person of the provisions of section 4 of the Act and clause 21 of the

Regulation, and warn the person that further breaches of the Act by her would be referred for prosecution. The

Board subsequently considered a letter from the person and noted that she was correct in her understanding that

she should not declare or infer that she was a “chiropodist” or a “podiatrist”. As to the person continuing to

offer basic foot care to her present clients under the supervision of local general medical practitioners, the Board

directed the Secretary to specifically draw her attention to clause 21(1)(c) of the Podiatrists Regulation 1995

which provided that basic foot care may be provided by “persons who are employed by a hospital, nursing home

or community health centre and provide the service as part of their normal duties in that employment”.

In one case the Board considered a facsimile message from a private health fund and expressed concern that a

podiatrist may have practised podiatry prior to becoming registered. The Board directed the Secretary to refer

the matter to the podiatrist concerned and request her comments. The Board subsequently considered a letter

from the podiatrist and noted that she treated a patient prior to becoming registered. The Board expressed

concern that not only had the podiatrist breached the Podiatrists Act, her professional indemnity insurance may

have been void in the event of an accident, and her patient may not have been able to claim from her health

insurer for the service the podiatrist provided. The Board directed the Secretary to advise the podiatrist that she

should take steps to ensure that a similar situation did not occur in the future.

In one case the Board considered a facsimile message from a podiatrist and noted that a non-registered person

was identified as a “podiatrist” in a conference program. The Board noted the Secretary’s advice that telephone

conversations with the conference Secretariat indicated that the conference organisers understood that the person

was not a podiatrist, that he was identified as a podiatrist by mistake on the part of the organisers - there was no

misrepresentation on the person’s part, and a clarification of his status would be made during the conference.



The Board directed the Secretary to formally request the conference organisers to clarify the person’s status

during the course of the conference.

In one case the Board considered a statutory declaration from the Australian Podiatry Association concerning the

activities of a non-registered person and agreed that the information provided gave rise to concern that the person

may have been practising podiatry in breach of section 4 of the Act. The Board directed the Secretary to

investigate the matter. The Board subsequently considered a report from its inspector and noted that no

prosecution action could be taken with respect to the matter because the conduct of the person, whilst hinging on

being unlawful, did not constitute an offence against section 4(1)(a) of the Act in that there was no evidence to

show that the person had accepted any fee or reward for services beyond the scope of her beauty therapy

treatment. The Board also noted that the statements allegedly made by the person did not conclusively infer that

she either practised or was qualified to practise podiatry. The Board directed the Secretary to advise the person

as follows.

< The diagnosis, treatment and removal of corns, bunions, and calluses was within the scope of podiatry,

and outside the scope of beauty therapy or basic foot care.

< The Skin Penetration License issued by the Health Department of the Newcastle City Council was merely

a certification that the premises in which she carried on her business met the standards and requirements

of such class of premises as set by the Council. The license was a license of the premises and did not in

any way permit or license the individual person to perform any particular trade, tasks, work or profession.

< There was no such association as the “Diabetics Association” at Wallsend, and accordingly she should

cease representing herself as being “registered with the Wallsend Diabetic Association”, particularly in

response to questions relating to her qualifications to cut toenails of, and provide foot care to, diabetics.

< Whilst the Board was not in a position to take any prosecution action in respect of her actions in the

present circumstances, she should cease performing any work that was within the scope of podiatry and

thereby alleviate any possible risk that she may have placed upon herself, or any other person she had

treated.

< The Board, and its inspector, would remain vigilant to detect and act upon allegations of unregistered

persons practising podiatry for fee or reward and/or holding themselves out to be podiatrists in

contravention of section 4 of the Podiatrists Act.

The Board noted that it had previously recommended to the Minister for Health that section 4 of the Podiatrists

Act be amended to delete the words “for fee or reward”, and was advised by the Legal Branch of the Department

of Health that the matter would be considered in the context of the review of the Act arising from the National

Competition Principles Agreement. The Board directed the Secretary to refer the inspector’s report to the Legal

Branch of the Department of Health for information.

In one case the Board considered a facsimile message from the Australian Podiatry Association concerning the

activities of a non-registered person and agreed that the information provided gave rise to concern that the person

may have been practising podiatry in breach of section 4 of the Act. The Board directed the Secretary to

investigate the matter. The Board subsequently considered a further facsimile message from the Association,

and a report from its inspector, and noted that the person concerned had advised the inspector that she treated

corns and callouses with a paddle. The Board directed the Secretary to advise the person of the provisions of

section 4 of the s Act and clause 21 of the Regulation, and its view that the treatment of corns and callouses was

beyond the scope of basic foot care and accordingly would breach section 4 of the Act. The Board also directed

the Secretary to advise the person of its interpretation of what constitutes “Basic Foot Care” in the context of the

Regulation, and advise her that further breaches of the Act and Regulation by her may be referred for

prosecution.

In one case the Board considered a letter from the Australian Podiatry Association concerning an entry in the

1998 Sydney Yellow Pages, under the heading “Podiatrists”, and noted that there was no registered podiatrist

working in the business. The Board agreed, under the circumstances, that the entry breached section 4 of the Act

and directed the Secretary to advise the principal of the business to discontinue such advertising or risk

prosecution.



In one case the Board considered a letter from a podiatrist, and a report from its inspector, concerning the

activities of a basic foot care provider. The Board noted that the person had advised its inspector that she treated

corns and callouses using corn pads, foot spa and basic foot care. The Board directed the Secretary to advise the

foot care provider of the provisions of section 4 of the Act and clause 21 of the Regulation and its view that the

treatment of corns and callouses was beyond the scope of basic foot care and accordingly would breach section 4

of the Act. The Board also directed the Secretary to advise the person of its interpretation of what constitutes

“Basic Foot Care” in the context of the Regulation, and advise her that further breaches of the Act and

Regulation by her may be referred for prosecution. The Board also noted that the Manager of the business at

which the foot care provider worked was responsible for the placement of a sign at the premises entitled “Foot

Doctor”, and for the placement of a newspaper advertisement which included the words “Foot Doctor”. The

Board considered that use of the description “Foot Doctor” breached section 4(1)(b) of the Act, and accordingly

directed the Secretary to advise the Manager of the business to discontinue using the description in her

advertising, and warn her that further breaches of the Act by her may be referred for prosecution.

In one case the Board considered a letter from a health fund concerning the activities of a podiatrist, and

expressed concern that the receipt provided by the health fund indicated that the podiatrist may have practised

podiatry during a period she was unregistered in breach of section 4 of the Act. The Board directed the Secretary

to refer the matter to the podiatrist and request her comments. The Board subsequently considered a letter from

the podiatrist, and noted her advice that the receipt was issued by another podiatrist for services that he provided.

Under the circumstances the Board resolved that further action on its part was not warranted, beyond directing

the Secretary to advise the other podiatrist that in future he should ensure that receipts that he issues for services

that he provides include his own name.

In one case the Board considered a letter from a health fund, and noted that the person concerned was not, and

never had been, registered as a podiatrist. The Board agreed that, under the circumstances, use of the description

“chiropodist” by the person constituted a breach of section 4(1)(b) of the Act. The Board directed the Secretary

to advise the person of the relevant provisions of the Podiatrists Act, to discontinue using the description

“chiropodist” in breach of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, and warn him that further breaches of the Act by him may

be referred for prosecution.

The Board considered reports from its inspector, and Mr Harding, concerning a matter that had been referred for

investigation during the previous reporting period and noted that the person concerned had agreed to remove the

words “Callous or corns” from a sign at the premises, and that the inspector had reported that the sign had been

amended. The Board also noted Mr Harding’s advice that there was no evidence of any podiatry instruments,

and that the person made no admissions. Under the circumstances the Board agreed that further action on its

part was not warranted, beyond directing the Secretary to ensure that the person had been referred a copy of the

Act.

5.3 FEES

The fees levied for the Board's services were unchanged as follows

$

Registration 145

Annual Renewal 135

Restoration 270

Duplicate certificates 20

Additional qualifications 12



5.4 LEGISLATION

Amendments to the Podiatrists Act and Regulation

There were no amendments to the Podiatrists Act 1989 or Podiatrists Regulation 1995.

Proposed amendments to the Act and Regulation

Section 4(1)(a)

The Board discussed section 4 of the Act, in particular the words “for fee or reward” in section 4(1)(a), and

agreed that the inclusion of the words created a potential loophole where unregistered practitioners could practise

podiatry provided there was no exchange of a fee for the service. The Board resolved to recommend to the

Minister for Health that section 4(1)(a) of the Act be amended by deleting the words “for fee or reward”. The

Board subsequently noted advice from the Minister for Health that he was unable to make a decision with respect

to the proposed amendment. The Board noted that the Department of Health had noted that the amendment

would have the effect of prohibiting the performance of any procedure that fell within the meaning of the

“practice of podiatry”, including basic foot care, by unregistered persons in all circumstances, including domestic

situations. The Board noted that the matter would be considered in the context of the review of the Act under the

National Competition Principles Agreement.

Languages spoken by registered podiatrists

The Board resolved to recommend to the Minister for Health that provision be inserted in the Podiatrists

Regulation, for the purposes of section 9(1)(d) of the Act, for the particulars to be entered in the Register to

include the languages spoken by a registered podiatrist. The Board subsequently noted advice from the Minister

for Health that he had approved the proposed amendment in principle.

5.5 PODIATRISTS CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

There were no changes to the Podiatrists Code of Professional Conduct approved by the Board under section 13

of the Podiatrists Act.

5.6 PODIATRY AND SURGERY

The Board considered a letter from the Australian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS) concerning the ACPS

Policy and Training Document, December 1996.

With respect to the “Doctor of Podiatric Surgery” awarded by the ACPS the Board directed the Secretary to

reiterate its concern that it is inappropriate for a body other than a university to award Doctorates. The Board

also expressed concern that use of the qualification may mislead the public into believing that the podiatrists

concerned were medical practitioners. The Board noted that section 9 of the Podiatrists Act provides that only

qualifications and descriptions entered in the Register in respect to a registered podiatrist may be used by the

podiatrist or in the practice of podiatry. The Board directed the Secretary to advise the ACPS that it would be

unlikely to enter the “Doctor of Podiatric Surgery” in the Register.

5.7 INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS

The Board considered a letter from the AIDS/Infectious Diseases Branch of the Department of Health

concerning provision of infection control regulations to registered podiatrists and noted that the Health

Department had received anecdotal reports that new registrants were unaware of their obligations under the

Podiatrists Regulation 1995. The Board noted that its current procedure was to suggest that each new registrant

obtain a copy of the Podiatrists Act and Regulation from the Government Information Service.



The Board expressed concern that new registrants were apparently unaware of their obligations under the

Regulation, and directed the Secretary to advise the AIDS/Infectious Diseases Branch of its view that all

registrants should be aware of their obligations under the Act and Regulation. The Board resolved to henceforth

provide a copy of the Act and Regulation to each new registrant. The Board noted that the Health Department

provided a copy of the infection control regulation to each podiatrist registered in New South Wales as at 30

June 1996, and directed the Secretary to arrange for a copy of the Act and Regulation to be provided to all

podiatrists registered since 1 July 1996. The Board subsequently considered a letter from the AIDS/Infectious

Diseases Branch of the Department of Health, and noted that the Department’s Infection Control Advisory

Board had considered the Board’s mechanisms for advising podiatrists of the infection control regulations to be

satisfactory.

The Board resolved to support the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW) “Sterilisation and Infection Control

Protocol” in principle, subject to minor amendments.

5.8 ONGOING CERTIFICATION OF “GOOD CHARACTER”

The Board reviewed its annual roll fee procedures to require each registered podiatrist to provide details of the

following.

< Convictions for offences.

< Refusal, suspension, withdrawal, or revocation of registration/licensure in other jurisdictions.

< Restrictions or conditions imposed on registration/licensure in other jurisdictions.

< Current complaints as a provider of podiatry services.

< Court action for negligence or other malpractice in the provision of podiatry services.

< Adverse findings relating to conduct as a provider of podiatry services, or character, by a Court, Royal

Commission or NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption.

< Professional Indemnity Insurance Coverage.

The Board agreed that each podiatrist must answer all of the questions asked in the notice, and sign it, in order

for their renewal to be processed. The Board agreed that a positive answer or answers to the first six questions

or a negative answer to the last question [pertaining to professional indemnity insurance], not delay the

processing of the renewal but be referred to the next meeting of the Board following receipt of the renewal for

consideration by the Board.

The Board considered correspondence between a podiatrist and the Secretary concerning the podiatrist’s renewal

of registration, and noted that the podiatrist had declined to answer the questions included in the revised annual

renewal notice. The Board noted that during the previous reporting period it had reviewed its procedures for

applications for registration in light of advice from the Crown Solicitor’s Office concerning the determination of

“good character” in the context of registration as a health professional and introduced more rigorous

requirements for the determination of applicants’ good character. The Board noted that following on from that

process concern was raised that the Board had hitherto not addressed the question of ongoing certification of

good character. The Board noted that accordingly it reviewed its annual renewal process in that light. The

Board noted that the podiatrist considered the questions asked to be an invasion of his privacy, and to go beyond

the scope of the Board’s power under the Act. The Board noted that there was no specific power for it to require

podiatrists to answer the questions under section 10 of the Act [pertaining to the annual roll fee] or for that

matter any other section of the Act, but that it considered it expedient and appropriate to do so in exercising the

functions and duties imposed on it by the Act. In light of the podiatrist’s concerns the Board resolved to invite

the podiatrist to make a submission on an alternative strategy to satisfy the Board as to his ongoing good

character. The Board subsequently considered a letter from the podiatrist and agreed that it was satisfied, on the

basis of the podiatrist’s voluntary statement as to his ongoing good character.

The Board noted advice from two podiatrists concerning convictions for traffic offences and agreed that action

on its part was not warranted.



The Board noted advice from several podiatrists that they did not maintain professional indemnity insurance

because they had retired, or were not practising. In each case the Board directed the Secretary to advise the

podiatrists concerned that they should arrange appropriate professional indemnity insurance coverage, as

required by the Podiatrists Code of Professional Conduct approved by the Board under section 13 of the Act,

before commencing practice.

The Board noted advice from two podiatrists that they did not maintain professional indemnity insurance

because they were covered by their employers. In each case the Board directed the Secretary to advise the

podiatrists concerned that they should arrange appropriate professional indemnity insurance coverage, as

required by the Podiatrists Code of Professional Conduct approved by the Board under section 13 of the Act,

before commencing private practice.

5.9 BIENNIAL JOINT MEETING (BJM) OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PODIATRISTS REGISTRATION

BOARDS, HEADS OF SCHOOLS AND THE AUSTRALIAN PODIATRY COUNCIL

The BJM was held in Adelaide on 11 May 1998. Mr Harding and the Secretary attended on behalf of the Board.

Prof Kidd attended on behalf of the University of Western Sydney.

The following matters were canvassed.

< Mutual Recognition.

< Recognition of specialties.

< Podiatric Surgery.

< Schedule 4 prescribing rights.

< Review of registration Acts.

< Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and advertising.

< Podiatry workforce.

< National Register.

< Distribution of new graduates lists.

< Research Register.

5.10 HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION

Ms M Walton, Commissioner, Health Care Complaints Commission, attended a meeting of the Board, and

advised the Board that as a consequence of a review of the Commission’s stakeholder relationships she would be

seeking to meet with the Board twice per year. She noted that the meetings would provide the opportunity for

the Board to discuss the relationship, and any problems that may arise. She added that the Board was not a large

consumer of the Commission’s resources, and she had no specific concerns with respect to the Board.

Ms Walton advised the Board that there was a statutory review of the Health Care Complaints Act in progress,

under the Chairmanship of Mr J Cornwall and including representatives with various agendas, which would

report to the Joint Parliamentary Committee. She noted that two main changes had been recommended as

follows.

< Mandatory conciliation of complaints [presently it was optional].

< Giving the Commission additional powers to compel production of records, with the power to levy fines

and refer to the registration Boards [if registered], and name in the Commission’s Annual Report [if not

registered], for non-compliance.

5.11 EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Section 32 of the Act provides that the Board shall establish an Education and Research Account into which such

amounts as are determined by the Minister for Health shall be paid by the Board from fees collected under the

Act. During the reporting period the Minister determined that $1000.00 be paid into the account.



Pursuant to section 32 the monies in the account may be used for any of the following purposes:

(a) podiatry education;

(b) education and research for any public purpose connected with the practice of podiatry;

(c) the publication and distribution of information concerning the Act and the Regulations;

(d) meeting administrative expenditure incurred with respect to the Account and the purposes for which it is

used;

or any related purpose.

As at 30 June 1998 there was $10,268.00 in the Education and Research Account.

The Board resolved that $2000.00 be provided to the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW) for the purposes

of funding podiatrists chosen by the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW) to undertake the “Workplace

Trainer Category 1” course.

The Board discussed disbursement of the funds and noted that the Minister for Health had for the past several

years determined that $1000.00 per annum be allocated to the account. A discussion ensued, during which:-

< the Board agreed that it may be appropriate to recommend to the Minister that the annual allocation be

increased;

< the Board agreed that it would be appropriate to develop policies for the disbursement of education and

research funds;

< the Board noted that the sponsoring of a research prize for final year podiatry students may be one option;

< the Board agreed that it would not be appropriate to allocate education and research funds for prospective

applicants to undertake undergraduate podiatry education; and

< the Board agreed that it would be appropriate to develop a business plan.

The Board resolved to brief a Committee comprising Prof Kidd, Dr Liew and Ms McDonald to consider the

matter and provide advice. The Board subsequently considered a report from the Committee and agreed that

further consideration was required as to the application process, starting date, funding and criteria for

considering applications. The Board also agreed that there should be some requirement that recipients of grants

from the account provide feedback to the Board.

The Board resolved to recommend to the Minister for Health that the amount allocated for payment into the

Podiatrists Education and Research Account be increased to $5000.00, and directed the Secretary to develop an

application form for Education and Research funds for consideration. The Board subsequently referred a report

by the Secretary to its ad-hoc Committee for consideration and advice. As at 30 June 1998 the matter was

ongoing.

5.12 ETHNIC AFFAIRS PRIORITY STATEMENT

As noted earlier, the Board is one of eight health professional registration Boards administered by the Health

Professionals Registration Boards (HPRB) on behalf of the Health Administration Corporation. The Board, in

conjunction with the HPRB, undertook a number of initiatives to support our culturally diverse population,

including:-

(i) promote the recognition and registration of overseas trained health professionals;

(ii) assist overseas trained applicants to register;

(iii) increase the number and range of bilingual health professionals employed by HPRB;

(iv) ensure ethnic media is used in any information languages sponsored by the Board; and

(v) ensure the Board receives advice on matters relating to people of non English speaking backgrounds.



Overseas trained podiatrists - Recognition of qualifications

Podiatrists trained at recognised podiatry schools in Australia have qualifications acceptable to the Board for

registration. Those not immediately acceptable for registration have the option of completing a degree course at

one of the Australian tertiary institutions recognised by the Board, or successfully completing the examination

conducted by the Australian Podiatry Council. Credit may be given by the tertiary institutions for previous

study.

Interpreter and Translation Services

Interpreters and translation services were made available on an as required basis. HPRB staff are also able to

provide assistance to clients in the following languages.

Arabic, Cantonese, Fijian Pidgin English, Filipino (Tagalog), German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin, Sinhalese,

Spanish, and Taiwanese.

Key strategies

In consultation with the Ethnic Affairs Commission the EAPS plan for the Health Professionals Registration

Boards was revised during the reporting period. The EAPS statement includes initiatives relating to the Board

under the key result areas of social justice, community harmony, economic and cultural opportunities.

Within the legislative framework pathways for the registration of overseas trained professionals were applied.

Mutual recognition, (a process of recognition of the registration status of practitioners in an Australian

jurisdiction based on a current licence to practise) was extended to all New Zealand registrants.

The main initiatives of the existing statement remain the key strategies for 1998-99. These are:-

(i) promote the recognition and registration of overseas trained health professionals as provided for in

legislation; and

(ii) assist overseas trained applicants through the provision of information, interpreters and translation

services, as required, to register.

5.13 W EBSITE

The Board commenced work on the development of an Internet Website.

5.14 PUBLICATIONS

The Board published information concerning registration as a podiatrist in New South Wales.

5.15 CONSULTANCIES

There were no consultants engaged by the Board during the reporting period.

6. ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE

6.1 FORMAT

In order to comply with statutory and audit requirements the administrative operations accounts appear in the

accounts of the Department of Health for the Health Administration Corporation. Details of the administrative

operations are also contained in the notes to the education and research account set out later in the annual report.



6.2 PERFORMANCE

The accounts in respect of the Board's administrative operations for the year show a surplus of $41,339. This

compared favourably to the budgeted operating surplus of $17,025 as shown in last year’s annual report.

Reported income was $103,514 which is more than 1997/98 budget. The actual expenditure for the year was

$62,175 which was less than budget.

The reasons for this result include the fact that staff oncost charges and actual costs associated with disciplinary

hearings were below budget expectations.

6.3 1998/99 BUDGET

The Budget in respect of the administrative operation for the period 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999 is as follows:-

$

INCOME:-

Fees 91,720

Interest 13,275

______

Total 104,995

______

EXPENDITURE:-

Salaries & Associated Staff Costs 34,844

Building Expenses 965

Subsistence & Transport 2,252

Members Fees 11,500

Fees for Service 12,000

Post & Communications 2,300

Printing & Stationery 2,850

Plant & Equipment 300

Education & Research 5,000

Miscellaneous 2,610

Depreciation 230

______

Total 74,851

______

Operations Surplus 30,144

______

Capital Expenditure 306(share of purchases bought on behalf of ________

8 boards administered by the Health

Administration Corporation)

6.4 EXPENSES

The 1998/99 year’s budget includes salary oncost charges which reflect deferred liability provisions for

superannuation as well as anticipated expenditure in relation to disciplinary hearings.



6.5 PAYMENTS PERFORMANCE

The Board achieved its objective of paying all its accounts within the stated terms.

6.6 INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

The Board through a Special Interest Arrangement with the Colonial State Bank of NSW earned a rate which

varied between 4.41% and 5.10% p.a. on all its funds. This rate changed each week but was applied to daily

balances.

6.7 INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Insurance activities were undertaken by the Department of Health Insurance cover. Insurance policies held

include:-

< Industrial Special Risks Policy to cover all buildings, plant and contents;

< Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy;

< Public/Liability Insurance Policy; and

< Personal Accident Policy.

Risk Management activities include:-

< regular preventive maintenance programs on all plant and equipment;

< security alarm system for premises occupied by the Board;

< security entry system for access to the Board’s building during office hours;

< Disaster Recovery Plan for the computer system; and

< off site back-up of computer data.

6.8 ANNUAL REPORT COSTS

The Board has planned to publish 200 copies of the Annual Report at an approximate cost of $1.97 per copy.



6.9 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT



6.10 STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD



6.11 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 1998



6.12 STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998



6.13 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW S FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998



6.14 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998



INDEX

ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1998/99 BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ANNUAL REPORT COSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED

30 JUNE 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

PAYMENTS PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 1998 . . . . . 21

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CHARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

MEMBERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PRESIDENT'S LETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 6

BIENNIAL JOINT MEETING (BJM) OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PODIATRISTS

REGISTRATION BOARDS, HEADS OF SCHOOLS AND THE AUSTRALIAN PODIATRY

COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

COMPLAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8

CONSULTANCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ETHNIC AFFAIRS PRIORITY STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LEGISLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ONGOING CERTIFICATION OF “GOOD CHARACTER” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PODIATRISTS CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PODIATRY AND SURGERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

WEBSITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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