Optometry Australia is committed to supporting members understand workplace rights and entitlements. The following series of videos addresses some of the more common workplace issues that our members face. Check our workplace legislation page for regular Fair Work updates.

2025

Optometry Australia Advisor Sophie Koh explains that employers should use the HPSS Award as a benchmark, so that optometrists are not worse off when it comes to their working conditions—including break entitlements.

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2024

Optometry  Australia Advisor Sophie Koh talks to Emma Dalley from Industry Legal Group about important updates to workplace legislation this year regarding:

2023

Optometry Advisors Sophie Koh and Lyn Hsieh address what optometrists can do if they experience or observe discrimination either from a patient or within their workplace. They also explore the obligations of health professionals in these situations and how Optometry Australia can help.

What can I do if I experience discrimination and/or harassment from a patient?

Do I have an obligation to see a patient if I feel they are displaying discriminatory and/or aggressive behaviour towards me?

What can I do if I have observed discriminatory and/or aggressive behaviour made towards a colleague?

What can I do as a practice manager or owner?

How can Optometry Australia help?

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