Optometry Australia is calling on Australians to prioritise the eye health of the entire family, urging parents and caregivers to book their child in for an optometrist appointment via a new myopia awareness campaign titled Off Screens, Outside, Optometrist (OOO).
OA is proud to announce the completion of a comprehensive Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) for Optometrists Clinical Practice Guide, designed to support optometrists in the safe, effective, and appropriate prescribing of medications.
For nearly half a century, the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has been at the forefront of advocating for and providing comprehensive, culturally appropriate primary health care services to First Nations communities in and around Alice Springs (Mparntwe).
Following weeks of pre-Budget Government spending announcements and with a Federal Election looming but not yet called, we weren’t expecting last night’s Federal Budget speech to include any great surprises in the health space. And it didn’t. Treasurer Chalmers listed “Strengthening Medicare” as …
Optometry Australia’s APR Program is now accepting applications. This exclusive professional development initiative is designed to elevate expertise, expand career opportunities and help you stay ahead in the evolving field of optometry.
As part of Optometry Australia’s ‘Eyes on Medicare’ campaign, optometrists continue to take action to advocate for much-needed reforms in primary eye care. Recently, optometrists Sophie Koh and Kerryn Hart met with Assistant Minister Ged Kearney to discuss the growing issue of childhood myopia and the importance of reinstating two-yearly Medicare-subsidised eye examinations.
With a Federal Budget next week, and Federal Election approaching soon after that, Optometry Australia is kicking off a new phase of our Eyes on Medicare campaign, releasing strong commentary to the media on Canberra’s lack of response to your call for urgent action.
Optometry Australia’s 2025 Student Leadership Program, which concluded last month, provided 16 optometry students from universities across the country with the opportunity to develop their key professional and leadership skills.
Darrell Baker, an experienced practitioner, former President of Optometry Australia and current member of the Advanced Practice Oversight Committee (APOC), recently shared his insights into the Advanced Practice Recognition (APR) Program.
Optometry Australia remains committed to providing tangible benefits that add value to our members’ professional and personal lives. As part of this ongoing commitment, OA has locked in partnerships with Doctors’ Health Fund and Qantas, ensuring members receive premium perks tailored to their needs.
In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
