Strategic Future

The Optometry Tasmania Board, each State Division Board and the National Board have endorsed the unification proposal, and the endorsement of members is being sought.

The OQNT Board, each State Division Board and the National Board have endorsed the unification proposal, and the endorsement of members is being sought.

The OV/SA Board, each State Division Board and the National Board have endorsed the unification proposal, and the endorsement of members is being sought.

The Strategic Future proposal is now with members, and we want to make sure you have the opportunity to hear directly from leadership, ask questions and engage before you cast your vote. The virtual National Town Hall will take place on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

The State Division Boards and the Optometry Australia Board have endorsed the proposal to unify into a new single national organisation. This is an important milestone – but not the final step. For this proposal to progress, it must be approved by members through a formal vote.

Optometry Australia and the five State Divisions are exploring a move to a unified structure: a single organisation which will strengthen member engagement and support, advocate more effectively and reduce duplication to help lower member fees. Here’s where things stand.

We recently shared that OA and the five State Divisions are exploring a move to a unified structure: a single organisation to strengthen member engagement and support, advocate more effectively and reduce duplication resulting in lower member fees. Here’s where things stand.

Discussions between Optometry Australia and the five state organisations are progressing with a clear purpose: deliver stronger support for every member, secure the profession’s long-term sustainability, and reduce membership costs over time by cutting duplication and complexity.

Optometry Australia and the five state organisations are actively discussing a proposal to enhance services for members and reduce member fees, by reforming the structure of the association.

Optometry Australia and the five state organisations are actively discussing a proposal to enhance services for members and reduce member fees, by reforming the structure of the association.