Policymakers pledge to improve Australian eye health
Building on ongoing advocacy efforts this week, Optometry Australia today visited the Parliament of South Australia to call on key policymakers to sign a pledge focused on improving eye health.
Optometry Australia advocates for eye health at Parliament House
Optometry Australia’s advocacy efforts took centre stage at Parliament House in Canberra, with a special event aimed at raising awareness about childhood myopia and the critical importance of comprehensive eye care for Australians. The event provided a platform for the optometry sector to engage decision makers on the urgency of addressing the rising prevalence of myopia in children.
Eyes on Medicare campaign – A call to reinstate two-yearly eye exams
Looking towards the 2025 Federal Election, Optometry Australia is preparing our ‘Eyes on Medicare’ campaign, calling on the Federal Government to reinstate Medicare-subsidised eye exams every two years for all Australians under 65.
Scope of Practice Review report advocates for expanded practice models
Optometry Australia welcomes the final report of the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review, which has been provided to the Federal Minister for Health, Mark Butler. This report presents important developments for allied health professionals, including optometrists.
OQNT election update: Party responses to OQNT’s State Election Platform
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.
Pushing children’s eye health in Queensland election talks
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.
“Policy and advocacy play a crucial, visionary role in shaping the future of optometry practice”: Our recent advocacy placement students outline what they learnt during their time with Optometry Australia
We were delighted to welcome Safwan Ahmed Khan, Anisha Hakimi, Rainie Wang and Rahul Naiker to work alongside our policy and advocacy team and learn about the work Optometry Australia does to pursue our preferred future for optometry, optometrists and community eye health.
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Optometry Australia issues new position statement on myopia management
Optometry Australia (OA) has released its comprehensive position statement on myopia management, which supports the World Council of Optometry Standards of Care Guidelines for Myopia Management (2021), to highlight the critical role optometrists play in addressing this global public health concern.
Kylie Harris: Enhancing patient access to care through oral therapeutics
In a recent interview with OA, ACO Director of Operations Kylie Harris shares her perspective on why she thinks enabling oral therapeutics in optometry will ultimately benefit communities in need, as well as the broader healthcare system.
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) welcomes expansion of GlassesSA program
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.
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