As part of Optometry Australia’s ‘Eyes on Medicare’ campaign, passionate optometrists are stepping up to advocate for policy changes that will benefit both their profession and the broader community.
As the 2025 Federal Election looms, OA’S ‘Eyes on Medicare’ campaign is gaining traction, thanks to passionate members like Nancy Atkinson, President of OQNT, who recently met with her local MP, Elizabeth Watson-Brown to champion the sector’s call for the reinstatement of two-yearly Medicare-subsidised eye exams for Australians under 65.
Optometry Australia is delighted to announce the establishment of the Northern Territory Advisory Committee (NTAC).
Optometry Australia is inviting expressions of interest from members in the NT to join the Northern Territory Advisory Committee.
In the lead up to the QLD State Election on 26 October 2024, Optometry Queensland Northern Territory (OQNT) has continued to follow up key Queensland decision makers, to advocate for the initiatives outlined in our 2024 State Election Platform.
Last month, Queensland optometrist Naomi Shannon met with her local MP’s office to ensure children’s eye health is front and centre in the upcoming state election.
In 2024, Optometry Queensland Northern Territory is launching the inaugural OQNT Rural Student Placement Scholarship, to support local optometry students to undertake a rural placement opportunity in either Queensland or the Northern Territory.
As the Queensland 2024 state election draws near, Optometry Queensland Northern Territory (OQNT) is urging key decision-makers to invest in policy changes that will enhance community access to eye care and optimise the use of the Queensland’s skilled optometry workforce.
Optometry Australia will run Advocacy Upskilling Workshops in June for members in Queensland and the Northern Territory, with a focus on the upcoming elections in both states.
In the realm of human vision neuroscience, Dr. Bao Nguyen weaves together clinical expertise and groundbreaking research to illuminate the mysteries of the eye-brain connection. She will deliver two presentations at AVC: ‘What optometrists should know about visual snow’ and ‘Special population: A dementia-friendly future of eye care’.
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.
