Applications open for Northern Territory Advisory Committee
Optometry Australia is inviting expressions of interest from members in the NT to join the Northern Territory Advisory Committee.
Optometry Australia is inviting expressions of interest from members in the NT to join the Northern Territory Advisory Committee.
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In September 2024, Optometry Australia hosted the Clear Minds, Bright Futures symposium, an event designed to bring together the optometry community to address the growing challenges of burnout and mental wellbeing within the profession.
On behalf of OA, Jingyi Chen attended the 17th National Rural Health Conference, hosted by the National Rural Health Alliance, in Perth/Boorloo on Noongar Country. In this article, shares her insights and experiences from the conference.
OA has recently commissioned a study from Flinders University to provide greater insights into the employment conditions experienced by optometrists, which will allow employed optometrists to discuss their current experiences working in the industry.
In the lead up to the QLD State Election on 26 October 2024, Optometry Queensland Northern Territory (OQNT) has continued to follow up key Queensland decision makers, to advocate for the initiatives outlined in our 2024 State Election Platform.
Last month, Queensland optometrist Naomi Shannon met with her local MP’s office to ensure children’s eye health is front and centre in the upcoming state election.
As one of three OA members awarded the LOOK International scholarship in 2024, Lily Ho had the opportunity to travel to the United States to study optometric advancements in eye care not yet readily available in Australia.
In 2024, Optometry Queensland Northern Territory is launching the inaugural OQNT Rural Student Placement Scholarship, to support local optometry students to undertake a rural placement opportunity in either Queensland or the Northern Territory.
As one of three members awarded the LOOK International scholarship in 2024, Jia Jia Lek had the opportunity to travel to Singapore to study their cutting-edge efforts in myopia prevention, a growing public health concern worldwide.
In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.