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Read on OV/SA LOOK Local Scholarship opens for applications

OV/SA LOOK Local Scholarship opens for applications

OV/SA’s Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) Local Scholarship is now open for applications. Established last year 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.

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Read on Winners of the 2024 OV/SA Awards and Life Members announced

Winners of the 2024 OV/SA Awards and Life Members announced

Congratulations to the 2024 OV/SA Awards winners and two Life Members, who were presented with their awards by OV/SA President Timothy Lo. Optometrist of the Year: Zhichao Wu. Rising Star of the Year: Mohammed Al Ebrahimi. Life Members: John Bartlett and John Farmer OAM.

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Read on Madeline Baker awarded inaugural OV/SA LOOK Local Scholarship

Madeline Baker awarded inaugural OV/SA LOOK Local Scholarship

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.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.