Prescribing medicines & PBS

Taking action on workforce pressures

Optometry Australia’s Workforce Projections Study shows Australia currently has an oversupply of optometrists, and simply increasing graduate numbers will not fix workforce maldistribution. We are strongly opposing proposals for new optometry programs and calling for smarter, locally targeted solutions to support both practitioners and patients.

Expressions of Interest: Join Queensland’s State Advisory Committee (Q-SAC)

Optometry Australia is calling for expressions of interest from members to join the inaugural term of the Queensland State Advisory Committee (Q-SAC). Q-SAC will play a vital role in shaping the work of Optometry Australia by providing Queensland-specific advice and input to the CEO and Secretariat staff. The Committee will consider and provide feedback on a wide range of issues relevant to optometry, optometrists, and community eye health.

Meeting Australia’s Unmet Need for Optometry

Earlier this year, Optometry Australia released the Optometry Workforce Projections Study, revealing two critical truths about our profession:  On paper, Australia has an oversupply of optometrists when measured against current demand.  In reality, a significant proportion of Australians are missing out on essential eye care – meaning true population need is not being met.  This …

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