As part of Optometry Australia’s efforts to realise its preferred future for optometry in 2040, significant steps have been taken towards establishing an Advanced Practice Recognition (APR) program in optometry, aiming to recognise and credential optometrists with demonstrated expertise in particular clinical areas, starting with glaucoma management.
Download MEDIA-RELEASE-–-Advanced-Practice-Recognition-in-optometry.pdfOptometry Australia Federal Budget submission outlines pathway to accessible, affordable eye care
Optometry Australia has lodged its Pre-Budget Submission for the 2024-25 Federal Budget.
Download MEDIA-RELEASE-–-OA-FEDERAL-BUDGET-SUBMISSION-2024-25.pdfOptometry Australia gets moving to highlight the importance of mental health within optometry
Optometry Australia is concerned about the mental health and wellbeing of its members, in light of recent findings from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), and studies conducted before and during COVID-19.
Download Media-release-Optometry-Australia-gets-moving-to-highlight-the-importance-of-mental-health.pdfOptometry Australia welcomes Strengthening Medicare announcement
Optometry Australia has commended the Federal Minister for Health, Mark Butler, on the Strengthening Medicare initiatives that have been announced ahead of the 9 May Federal Budget.
Download Media-release-Optometry-Australia-welcomes-Strengthening-Medicare-announcement.pdfOptometrists warn to protect eyes during rare, upcoming solar eclipse in Ningaloo, WA
Optometry Australia is reminding the public to take precautions to protect their eyesight during the upcoming solar eclipse on Thursday 20 April in Ningaloo, Western Australia.
Download Media-release-Optometrists-warn-to-protect-eyes-during-rare-upcoming-solar-eclipse-in-Ningaloo-WA-.pdfOptometry Australia supports the new vision for Medicare
Monday 6 February 2023 – Optometry Australia has welcomed the new Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report and Minister for Health, Mark Butler’s recent public commitments to ensuring best use of Australia’s skilled health workforce.
Download Media-release-Optometry-Australia-supports-the-new-vision-for-Medicare-.pdfPressure increases on optometry as Medicare indexation fails to keep up with CPI
With Medicare indexation well below CPI and inflation, Optometry Australia will press to discuss fairer Medicare indexation with Mark Butler, Federal Minister for Health.
Download Pressure-increases-on-optometry-as-Medicare-indexation-fails-to-keep-up-with-CPI.pdfOptometry Australia will urge Albanese Government to prioritise eye health within its health reform agenda
With a looming eye health crisis on the horizon that has the potential to impact the eyesight of millions of Australians, Optometry Australia will appeal to the new Labor Government to escalate eye health reform as part of its overarching health agenda.
Download Optometry-Australia-will-urge-Albanese-Government-to-prioritise-eye-health-2-June-2022.docx.pdfO=MEGA23 puts Australian optometry on the world stage through its partnership with WCO
O=MEGA23 in partnership with the 4th World Congress of Optometry will be held in Melbourne from 8 – 10 September 2023, following a partnership between the Optical Distribution & Manufacturers Association of Australia (ODMA), Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) and the World Council of Optometry (WCO).
Download Media-release-OMEGA23-puts-Australian-optometry-on-the-world-stage-through-its-partnership-with-WCO.pdfOptometry Virtually Connected registrations now open
Registrations are now open for Optometry Australia’s annual national conference and product showcase, Optometry Virtually Connected.
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