As part of our ongoing commitment to support the continuing professional development of members in providing patient-centered care, in line with the Ahpra Shared Code of conduct, Optometry Australia is developing a series of online modules on caring for diverse populations.
Optometry Australia was delighted to host Byron and Numaya from Deakin University. They assisted with updating clinical resources and met with teams across the organisation to learn about the role that OA plays in the optometry sector.
Optometrists across the country have been partnering with Lions for over two decades and the program has delivered almost twenty million pairs of refurbished quality spectacles to men, women and children in need across the world.
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.
From booking her first eye appointment at the age of 17, to now leading the charge as Professional Development Manager at Specsavers Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), Michelle Du’s career has been a whirlwind of excitement, achievements and growth.
We spoke to optometrist and Optometry Tasmania board member Lisa Kingshott about her career highlights and the importance of having a professional community that invests in you ahead of International Women’s Day 2024.
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.
Applications are open for Optometry Australia’s 2024 Student Leadership Program. All optometry undergraduate students from across Australia and New Zealand are welcome to apply.
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.
