Live & Local Darwin I Offloading to support preventing and healing of diabetes foot ulcers in PHC

Live & Local Northern Territory: Offloading to support preventing and healing of diabetes foot ulcers in PHC

Join us in this skill sharing, practical workshop where you'll cover the basic skills and principles of offloading.

Timely wound care and application of offloading devices and materials is critical to support healing in plantar foot ulcers. Given that people have limited access to Podiatry care in the NT, upskilling AHPs, AHAs, RNs and GPs on offloading to reduce plantar pressure and shear pressure during daily weight-bearing activity to support healing of diabetes foot ulcers is critical.

So come along and learn some practical skills in this unique skill sharing session with podiatrists. Learn how to apply offloading felt to prevent ulceration caused by high plantar tissue stress that can lead to subcutaneous tissue damage.

This workshop is for AHPs, AHAs, RNs and GPs and also for Podiatrists who want to share their knowledge and skills with AHPs, AHAs, RNs and GPs.

It will be held prior to For Feet's Sake - High Risk Foot Advocacy & Networking which will conclude with an hour of informal networking where you'll enjoy the finest finger food and beverages. Both events are free for APodA members. Why not register for both!

The Presenter

Frances Bunji Elcoate
Frances Bunji Elcoate is a Podiatrist and the Top End Diabetes Foot Program Coordinator at Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT).

The Top End Diabetes Foot Program is part of broader program called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foot Complications Program coordinated by SAMRHI. Established in 2020 to improve foot health and reduce amputation rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes in South Australia, the Top End of the Northern Territory and Central Australia, the Kimberley region in Western Australia and Far North Queensland.

Frances has a background in community and cultural development, the arts and shoemaking! With passion for social justice and the objectives of this program. Frances is a guest presenter at the For Feet's Sake - High Risk Foot Advocacy & Networking after this workshop. In addition to the knowledgeable speaker presenting at this event, Frances will share insights into the program and to her advocacy work to improve access to footwear for people in remote communities.

Prior to her role at AMSANT Frances worked as Podiatrist at East Grampians Health Service in regional Victoria.

When: Friday 6 September, 2024
Where: Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT)
Board Room, Ground Floor
Moonta House, 43 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Limited to 20 spots. Register now to avoid disappointment!

Cost: APodA Members - Free | Student Members - Free I Non-Members - $25 I AMSANT Members - Free
AMSANT Members are free - to register for your free registration, email your name, email address, mobile no and dietary requirements to events@podiatry.org.au

CPD Hours: 1.5 hours Category 1 Professional Development

Accommodation in Darwin
The Novotel Darwin CBD are offering discounted accommodation to delegates and their guests.
Click here to check out and book discounted accommodation on the Novotel Darwin website. If you have any questions regarding accommodation, please contact Novotel Darwin Reservations on ph 08 8963 5000.


CPD Activity
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