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

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