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Helping SA children see and learn clearly: Calls grow for universal pre-school vision screening

Momentum is building for the introduction of universal pre-school vision screening in South Australia, with new national reporting highlighting the transformative impact of early detection. A recent ABC News story, featuring a South Australian family whose child’s undiagnosed vision condition negatively impacted their child’s learning and confidence, has renewed public attention on the need for …

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Working on public holidays: What employers and employees need to know

Public holidays can raise practical and legal questions for optometry practices, particularly around rostering, staffing needs and employee entitlements. Understanding how the Fair Work Act applies can help practices navigate these situations confidently and lawfully. 

Optometry Australia urges removal of medicines list to ensure effective prescribing reform

Optometry Australia has lodged a comprehensive submission to the Optometry Board of Australia strongly supporting the proposal to enable endorsed optometrists to prescribe oral medicines.