Footscape

Footscape is a Podiatry Charity that recognises disadvantaged communities are predisposed to debilitating foot pathology. The organisation endeavours to assist affected individuals sustain quality of life. Footscape is registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Current projects include: 1. Children's Orthotic Project: Orthoses are commonly utilised by podiatrists in the management of children with lower limb development problems. However, as they can be expensive to purchase, poor socioeconomic groups may have difficulties affording this treatment option. Accordingly, Footscape has developed partnerships with numerous Primary and Community Health organisations. Footscape is subsequently funding orthoses for financially disadvantaged children attending these services encountering foot pathology. Provision of shoes and socks to disadvantaged population groups. Painful foot problems affecting homeless and other disadvantaged persons are accentuated as individuals are commonly forced to walk long distances upon poor shoes and poor socks. Footscape is collecting new and second-hand shoes (‘Shoe It Forward’ project) and new socks (‘Sock It To ‘Em’ project) for distribution to recipients of care at our project partnering organisations. Provision of pro bono Podiatry clinical services for recipients of care at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Diabetic foot program in association with Equatorial Opportunities: Footscape is implementing strategies that address diabetic foot wounds in the Pacific Island country of Nauru. Walk For Life: Footscape supports the work of Walk For Life in addressing the burden of clubfoot in Bangladesh. Community Engagement: Footscape is endeavouring to inform, educate and motivate Podiatrists, other health professionals and the greater community in regards to the foot health inequity encountered within developing communities and by disadvantaged persons.