In our commitment to create a culture of Respect. Always! within optometry, we have developed a suite of videos to help support members in situations where they may experience discrimination and/or harassment in the workplace.

2024

Optometry  Australia Advisor Sophie Koh talks to Emma Dalley from Industry Legal Group about important updates to workplace legislation this year regarding:

2023

Optometry Advisors Sophie Koh, Lyn Hsieh and Ben Hamlyn address what optometrists can do if they experience or observe discrimination happening either from a patient or within their workplace. They also explore what health professionals’ obligations are in these situations and how Optometry Australia can help.

What can I do if I experience discrimination and/or harassment from a patient?

Do I have an obligation to see a patient if I feel they are displaying discriminatory and/or aggressive behaviour towards me?

What can I do if I have observed discriminatory and/or aggressive behaviour made towards a colleague?

What can I do as a practice manager or owner?

How can Optometry Australia help?

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