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Read on Eyes on the future: A forward step for optometry

Eyes on the future: A forward step for optometry

In a positive step towards fostering networks and embracing innovation and progress in the world of digital healthcare, Optometry Australia has joined the Australasian Institute of Digital Health and Australian Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.

Filed in category: Workforce
Posted on 05/12/202305/12/2023
Read on Meet the new OV/SA Board

Meet the new OV/SA Board

In December 2023, the Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) Board announced new office bearers for the forthcoming year.

Filed in category: General news
Tagged as: board, Directors, Elise, Kristin, OV/SA, Tim
Posted on 05/12/202305/12/2023
Read on Bursary to advance your knowledge in Indigenous eye health

Bursary to advance your knowledge in Indigenous eye health

One bursary is being offered to early career optometrists to attend the 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC23), which will be held on nipaluna country (Hobart, Tasmania) from 22-24 May 2024. 

Filed in category: CPD, conferences & events, ECOs & students
Tagged as: Awards - honours - grants-bursaries, Indigenous eye health
Posted on 28/11/202330/11/2023
Read on Nominations open for 2024 H Barry Collin Research Medal

Nominations open for 2024 H Barry Collin Research Medal

Nominations are now open for Optometry Australia’s 2024 H Barry Collin Research Medal, which recognises outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge in optics, vision science, or clinical optometry.

Filed in category: Research & surveys
Tagged as: Awards - honours - grants-bursaries
Posted on 28/11/2023
Read on Joining forces to improve the eye health of Australia’s children

Joining forces to improve the eye health of Australia’s children

Three of Australia’s national eye health professional organisations have joined forces to design and implement models of care to provide valuable and much needed paediatric ophthalmology services.

Filed in category: Advocacy & government
Posted on 20/11/202329/11/2023
Read on Bill Hayden’s lasting legacy in optometry

Bill Hayden’s lasting legacy in optometry

The optometry community bids farewell to the Hon. Bill Hayden, former federal Labor Leader and governor-general, who passed away, aged 90. Mr Hayden was instrumental in ensuring optometry was included in the original Medibank system, now Medicare.

Filed in category: General news
Posted on 15/11/2023
Read on A timely reminder to prioritise mental health

A timely reminder to prioritise mental health

With International Men’s Day (IMD) just around the corner on Sunday, 19 November this year, Optometry Australia encourages members to take a moment to perform a ‘mental health check-in’.

Filed in category: General news
Tagged as: Mental health
Posted on 14/11/202316/11/2023
Read on Exciting Indigenous ‘workshop initiative’ scholarship for final year students

Exciting Indigenous ‘workshop initiative’ scholarship for final year students

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and The Fred Hollows Foundation are offering a final year optometry student an exciting ‘workforce initiative’ scholarship opportunity.

Filed in category: ECOs & students
Tagged as: Students, Universities
Posted on 12/11/202315/11/2023
Read on Judy, Jia Jia and Lily awarded international scholarships

Judy, Jia Jia and Lily awarded international scholarships

Judy Nam, Jia Jia Lek and Lily Ho have each been awarded a travel scholarship as part of Optometry Australia’s 2024 Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) International program.

Filed in category: Members & member initiatives
Tagged as: Awards - honours - grants-bursaries, members
Posted on 09/11/202309/11/2023
Read on Oral therapeutics a benefit to the patient, optometrist and government

Oral therapeutics a benefit to the patient, optometrist and government

With a career spanning over 40 years in optometry, Jim Kokkinakis is one of the many voices advocating for the inclusion of oral therapeutics in Australian optometric scope of practice.

Filed in category: Therapeutics
Tagged as: Advocacy & government, Therapeutics
Posted on 08/11/2023
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