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In this section, members can access resources offering professional, clinical, employment, legal and patient guidance. Our advice is impartial, employing evidence and best-practice, and we are here to support you, our members through all stages of your career, wherever you work in Australia.

This section is developed by optometrists, for optometrists, ensuring that together we deliver the highest quality of eye care for our community.

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Meet Tori Halsey, the new State Lead for Optometry Tasmania

In early May, Optometry Tasmania (OTas) welcomed Tori Halsey as its new State Lead, succeeding Karen Garner-Hamilton. Tori brings a wealth of experience as a Tasmanian-based optometrist, having previously served on both the OTas and Optometry Australia Boards.
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OV/SA Awards nominations open to celebrate outstanding members

Nominations are now open for Optometry Victoria South Australia’s 2025 Rising Star, Optometrist of the Year and Life Member Awards. These Awards shine a light on OV/SA members who go above and beyond for their patients, their peers, and their profession. Nominate someone you know before 21 July 2025. And yes, you are invited to self nominate!
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OQNT Rural Scholarship recipients share findings

In 2025, OQNT provided four Rural Scholarship for Queensland University of Technology final year optometry students to complete their placements in a rural setting. Two recipients, Kelvin Hui and Chanaah Thevasagayam have finished placements and here, share their experiences.
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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.