No, you do not require a referral to see Podiatrist unless you are covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs or are eligible to be covered by Medicare. In that case you will require a referral from your GP.

General Podiatry treatment including:

• Removal of corns, calluses and painful ingrown toenails
• Provide treatment for heel, arch and forefoot pain, knee and lower leg problems
• Assessment of children and postural problems
• Diabetic and arthritic related problems
• Veterans’ Affairs, TAC, Workcover, Medicare Plus and Victorian Aids & Equipment Program
• Biomechanical assessments
• Ingrown toe nail surgery
• Footwear advice
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for ‘heel pain’

It is recommended you see a podiatrist if:

• You have pain in your feet.
• You are on your feet all day.
• You have skin or nail problems (ingrown or discoloured toenails, corns, skin rashes).
• You have foot odour.
• You have a foot injury.
• You have health problems such as diabetes or arthritis.
• You have recurrent trips and falls.
• You have problems getting shoes to fit comfortably.
• You have lumps or bumps, bunions or mis-shaped toes.