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Read on OV/SA Awards nominations open to celebrate outstanding members

OV/SA Awards nominations open to celebrate outstanding members

Nominations are now open for Optometry Victoria South Australia’s 2025 Rising Star, Optometrist of the Year and Life Member Awards. These Awards shine a light on OV/SA members who go above and beyond for their patients, their peers, and their profession. Nominate someone you know before 21 July 2025. And yes, you are invited to self nominate!

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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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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.