A number of health organisations are providing useful resource hubs for COVID-19, across a range of special interest areas. We encourage members to review these as necessary.

 

Australian Government

Eye health organisations

Related health organisations

Rural and remote health care

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Support for our members

We realise this is a difficult and uncertain time for all of us. Optometry Australia’s optometry advisor helpdesk offers our members dedicated experienced optometrists ready to provide confidential support.

Optometry Australia’s advisor helpdesk
Email: national@optometry.org.au
Phone: (03) 9668 8500
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm AEST

You might be interested in

Public Liability Insurance now included in OA membership for eligible members

From 1 July 2025, Optometry Australia (OA) members who meet specific eligibility criteria will receive $20m public liability insurance (PLI) as part of their membership – at no additional cost. This new benefit will be provided in partnership with Avant, OA’s professional indemnity insurance (PII) provider and Australia’s largest medico-legal insurer. 
Public Liability Insurance now included in OA membership for eligible members View

Dementia eye care pathway for residential aged care

Optometry Australia congratulates Dr Marianne Coleman, Research Fellow and Orthoptist at the National Centre for Healthy Ageing, on being awarded the prestigious $400,000 Dementia Australia Henry Brodaty Mid-Career Research Fellowship. Dr Coleman is working to co-design a dementia-friendly eye care pathway aimed at ensuring people with dementia in residential aged care can "see well, to live well."
Dementia eye care pathway for residential aged care View

Acknowledgement of Country

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.