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Victoria South Australia awards

Optometry Victoria South Australia offers three awards.

Academic Award

The Academic Awards are presented to final year Victorian and South Australian university students – one is awarded to a student from Deakin University, one to a Flinders University student and one to a University of Melbourne student each year.

Postgraduate Travel Grant

The Postgraduate Travel Grant is awarded to members undertaking further study beyond their optometry degree.

ECO Education Grant (Vic)

The ECO Education Grant (Vic), valued at up to $1,500, is specifically awarded to early career optometrists (ECO) wishing to undertake additional professional development activities.

ECO Education Grant (SA)

Optometry Victoria South Australia and the ECOV/SA committee are currently investigating opportunities to establish a similar grant for South Australian ECOs. Further information will be available soon.

For more information on these awards and grants, please contact Optometry Victoria South Australia.

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