A new workforce projections study commissioned by Optometry Australia has been released, providing critical insights to support workforce planning.
As part of Optometry Australia’s ‘Eyes on Medicare’ campaign, passionate optometrists are stepping up to advocate for policy changes that will benefit both their profession and the broader community.
Katie Tran (Flinders University) and Rita Abou-Issa (The University of Melbourne) are the winners of the 2025 OVSA Student Academic Awards, announced recently. We caught up with Katie and Rita recently to find out about what’s next for their careers as optometrists.
Optometry Australia recently spoke with independent optometrist, Murray Smith, to explore whether, in his experience, financially focused KPIs genuinely improve optometry business outcomes.
As part of Optometry Australia’s “Eyes on Medicare” campaign, passionate optometrists continue to take their concerns directly to policymakers. Recently, Jack Gooden and Teagan Lehmann met with Luke Gosling MP to highlight the importance of reinstating two-yearly Medicare-subsidised eye examinations and ensuring equitable access to primary eye care in the NT.
Optometry Australia is calling on Australians to prioritise the eye health of the entire family, urging parents and caregivers to book their child in for an optometrist appointment via a new myopia awareness campaign titled Off Screens, Outside, Optometrist (OOO).
OA is proud to announce the completion of a comprehensive Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) for Optometrists Clinical Practice Guide, designed to support optometrists in the safe, effective, and appropriate prescribing of medications.
For nearly half a century, the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has been at the forefront of advocating for and providing comprehensive, culturally appropriate primary health care services to First Nations communities in and around Alice Springs (Mparntwe).
Following weeks of pre-Budget Government spending announcements and with a Federal Election looming but not yet called, we weren’t expecting last night’s Federal Budget speech to include any great surprises in the health space. And it didn’t. Treasurer Chalmers listed “Strengthening Medicare” as …
Optometry Australia’s APR Program is now accepting applications. This exclusive professional development initiative is designed to elevate expertise, expand career opportunities and help you stay ahead in the evolving field of optometry.
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.
