As optometrists, like other health practitioners registered in Australia, we are subject to auditing by AHPRA, Medicare and private health funds. The audit process is an important way to protect the public and community.
Your selection for audit can be random or as result of a notification or tip-off by a concerned member of the public or colleague.
If you have been chosen for audit, you will generally receive an audit notice by mail. This may be preceded by a phone call from the relevant authority, verifying your professional details.
Contact us or speak with one of our national optometry advisors if you need assistance throughout the audit process. Our assistance is complimentary and confidential for members.
Phone: (03) 9668 8500
Email: national@optometry.org.au
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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.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), not all optometry practices are currently open or seeing patients outside of urgent eye health services. Optometrists have been advised to use their clinical judgement to determine if appointments can be postponed.
We recommend calling your optometrist and discussing your eye health concerns with them to determine if an appointment is necessary.
You can also use our Find an Optometrist function to find an optometrist near you providing telehealth and/or urgent care services. Urgent care is care that can’t be postponed without risk to your health or wellbeing. This may include replacing lost or broken glasses, or investigating red or sore eyes or sudden changes in vision.
