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Queensland Child Safe Standards now in effect: what optometry practices need to know

Optometry practices across Queensland that provide services to children must now comply with the Child Safe Standards introduced under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, which came into effect on 1st January 2026. Most optometry practices will be captured by the new requirements if they see children as patients, even occasionally.

Referrals sought for Genetics of Glaucoma clinical trial

QIMR Berghofer has announced that its Genetics of Glaucoma Clinical Trial is now open for recruitment. The trial aims to evaluate the clinical utility of a genetic test for individuals with both a high genetic risk score and a family history of glaucoma.

Why interactive, case-based CPD matters in real-world optometry

As optometry evolves, keeping up with new knowledge is essential, particularly understanding how to apply that new knowledge into clinical practice. That’s where interactive, case-based CPD comes in. Unlike traditional lecture-style learning, case-based education places optometrists in realistic clinical scenarios.