Optometry Australia (OA) continues to advocate for improvements in referral pathways, ensuring optometrists can deliver seamless patient care. OA State Lead – Tasmania Karen Garner-Hamilton and Optometry Advancement Advisor, Nicola Mountford recently met with Primary Health TAS (PH TAS) in Hobart to explore opportunities to enhance e-referrals.
Optometry Tasmania (OTas) is pleased to welcome Karen Garner-Hamilton, who has replaced Jonathan Jones as the Tasmanian State Lead. Karen brings a wealth of experience and genuine passion for supporting optometrists across the state.
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 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
Optometry Tasmania (OTas) is gauging interest in a program designed to improve the referral pathways for children screened for eye health in Tasmanian kindergartens.
With support from the two local ophthalmology clinics in his area, Tasmanian optometrist Damon Hannay recently established a structured collaborative framework to streamline how patients with glaucoma receive care.
As part of the integration underway between OV/SA, OTas and OA, three new ‘state lead’ positions have been announced, making an important step towards maximising benefits to members and reinforcing local connections.
The boards of Optometry Victoria South Australia, Optometry Tasmania, and Optometry Australia have confirmed that they have commenced exploratory discussions to amalgamate the three organisations.
In an historic move, three women have assumed the sector’s top leadership positions with Margaret Lam appointed President and Fiona Moore Deputy President of Optometry Australia on Tuesday 28 June. Tori Halsey remains Treasurer.
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.
