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’.
AVC speaker Michael Yapp recently spoke about glaucoma and collaborative care ahead of his presentation on Sunday 7 April. The conference features a comprehensive program, which has been quality assured by Optometry Australia.
In 2020, Nicola Mountford was awarded one of OA’s first LOOK International scholarships, which allowed her to study optometric advancements not yet available in Australia. We caught up with Nicola to discuss where she is now, and how OA’s LOOK scholarship has accelerated her progress as a female optometrist.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is supporting and encouraging its own optometry graduates to embrace opportunities in regional and rural areas.
Optometry Queensland Northern Territory (OQNT) is thrilled to again host the Australian Vision Convention (AVC) over the weekend of 6-7 April 2024.
Optometry Queensland Northern Territory (OQNT) has actively engaged in the Queensland Government’s Health Workforce Strategy consultation, urging QLD Health to prioritise eye health in the context of an aging population and an increasing prevalence of chronic eye diseases.
An opportunity is available for an optometrist to support the establishment of an integrated and comprehensive model of eye care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Alice Springs region.
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.
