Earlier this year, we offered 100 members the opportunity to complete comprehensive cultural responsiveness training through IAHA. We talk to members Anya Dashko, Tom Pascoe and Luke Higgins, all of whom have completed the training, to get their insights and experiences.
This National Reconciliation Week (Friday 27 May to Friday 3 June), we learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Optometry Virtually Connected is being held from 17-19 June 2022. We recently spoke Associate Professor Laura Downie ahead of her plenary lecture.
Members of the Optometry Australia national Board recently met with their MPs to put eye health on the political agenda ahead of the 2022 federal election.
Dr Brennan is a Clinical Research Fellow at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc and an internationally renowned scientist, inventor, author, educator and industry leader.
Elizabeth Newell spoke about the pressures that are felt by women in the workplace as part of our #BreakTheBias project.
This Macular Month, the Macular Disease Foundation (MDFA) is raising awareness of macular disease by advocating for more timely and affordable access to Anti-VEGF treatments.
Optometry Australia launches its new Governance, Oversight, Leadership and Development program – GOLD.
Former Optometry Australia director and South Australian optometrist Ronald Fieldhouse has died aged 97 years. Mr Fieldhouse was instrumental in getting optometry consultations recognised on the Medicare schedule – Optometry Australia’s most significant achievement in its 100-year history.
Optometry Australia Board member Theo Charalambous recently met with his local Federal MP Dr Katie Allen to discuss how increasing optometric scope of practice can lead to better eye health outcomes for Australians.
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.
