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Optometry Australia and the state divisions are taking a little holiday break:

  • Optometry Australia will be closed from Friday 22 December 2023 and will reopen for business on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
  • Optometry Qld/NT will be closed from Friday 22 December 2023 and will reopen for business on Monday 8 January 2024.
  • Optometry NSW/ACT will be closed from 12pm Friday 22 December 2023 and will reopen for business on Monday 8 January 2024. Phones will be manned for anything urgent.
  • Optometry WA will be closed from 12pm Friday 22 December 2023 and will reopen for business on Monday 8 January 2024.

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