Welcome to Early Career Optometrists Qld/NT

The ECO group representing Qld/NT supports the professional development of recent optometry graduates. Since its early days, the group has strengthened in membership and continued to expand the range of services it offers to its local ECOs.

Central to the Qld/NT ECOs charter is to develop and deliver a range of education seminars on clinical, practice or employment related content as well as organising gatherings that encourage networking and socialising amongst like-minded young optometrists.

Join our Facebook group and follow us on Instagram to discover news, information and discussions on a variety of topics as well as upcoming events.

Want more information? Contact Optometry Qld/NT.

Want to help shape the future of optometry in the NT?

We’re currently welcoming expressions of interest for a Northern Territory member (up to 10 years out from graduation) to join the Early Career Optometrists QLD/NT (ECOQNT) committee! This is a great opportunity to connect with peers and contribute to initiatives that support early career optometrists in the NT. If you’re passionate about community, leadership and the future of the profession, we’d love to hear from you! To express your interest, fill out this form and send it to Sarah Case at s.case@optometry.org.au by Thursday 10 April. Please see the Terms of Reference here.

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