Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is delighted to welcome the SA Government’s decision to expand the GlassesSA program, as outlined in the SA State Budget 2024-25.
Optometry Australia has welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposals outlined in Issues Paper 2 of the Scope of Practice Review.
Optometry Australia was delighted to host Byron and Numaya from Deakin University. They assisted with updating clinical resources and met with teams across the organisation to learn about the role that OA plays in the optometry sector.
Optometry Australia welcomes the Government’s support of our advocacy priorities outlined in tonight’s federal budget. Importantly, announcements include funding to implement…
As the Queensland 2024 state election draws near, Optometry Queensland Northern Territory (OQNT) is urging key decision-makers to invest in policy changes that will enhance community access to eye care and optimise the use of the Queensland’s skilled optometry workforce.
Optometry Australia will run Advocacy Upskilling Workshops in June for members in Queensland and the Northern Territory, with a focus on the upcoming elections in both states.
Optometry Australia engaged with members to understand eye care health needs in western Victoria, as part of the Western Victoria Primary Health Network’s (WVPHN) triennial consultation.
The 2024 World Optometry Week 2024 theme, ‘Advancing Optometry’s Commitment to Global Eyecare’, resonates deeply with Optometry Australia’s ongoing mission to enhance access to comprehensive eye care services for all, irrespective of geographical location or socioeconomic status.
The 40th anniversary of the introduction of Medicare in February 1984 is a time to both celebrate Australia’s universal public health system and consider how Medicare can be strengthened so it continues to meet the healthcare needs of all Australians, regardless of their income, location, or background.
Optometry Queensland Northern Territory (OQNT) has actively engaged in the Queensland Government’s Health Workforce Strategy consultation, urging QLD Health to prioritise eye health in the context of an aging population and an increasing prevalence of chronic eye diseases.
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.
