The inaugural OV/SA Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) Local Scholarship has been awarded to Victorian member, Madeline Baker. She will use her scholarship to investigate the factors behind the prevalence of mental ill-health in the optometric workforce, then develop a comprehensive mental health and wellbeing framework.
Meet the 2023 OV/SA Student Award winner for The University of Melbourne, Anna Reid. OV/SA awards are given to students, as selected by their university faculty, who demonstrate both academic excellence and commitment to patient care and professionalism.
Optometry Australia is inviting expressions of interest from members in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania to join the State Advisory Committee. This is a unique opportunity to have input into the work of the association and contribute to the future of optometry and eye care in these regions.
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is delighted to welcome the SA Government’s decision to expand the GlassesSA program, as outlined in the SA State Budget 2024-25.
When Jacqueline Warren was awarded the 2023 OV/SA Optometrist of the Year, she was applauded for her persistence in advocating for optometrists at the highest level. One year later we caught up with Jacqueline, who strongly encourages nominations for the 2024 Awards.
The 2023 Rising Star Award recognised Ceecee as an outstanding clinician-scientist, working on the cutting edge of medical technology and new treatments. To inspire applicants to apply for this award in 2024, we caught up with Ceecee who is co-leading a University of Melbourne program using advanced genomic sequencing to diagnose rare retinal diseases.
Nominations are now open for Optometry Victoria South Australia’s 2024 Rising Star, Optometrist of the Year and Life Member Awards. These Awards recognise members who go above and beyond for their patients, their peers, and their profession across all stages of their career.
A new OV/SA Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) Local Scholarship has been established to facilitate Australian-based study tours for an OV/SA financial member. The Scholarship is intended to directly improve eye health of local communities throughout Victoria and South Australia.
Optometry Australia will run Advocacy Upskilling Workshops in February and March for members in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Develop your advocacy toolkit and learn how to promote optometry and establish relationships with key decision makers.
Members in the southern states will now receive a tailored newsletter with updates on the national online CPD calendar and in-person events in their local area
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.
