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Wake up, Canberra! Ignoring eye health is costing Australians their sight

With a Federal Budget next week, and Federal Election approaching soon after that, Optometry Australia is kicking off a new phase of our Eyes on Medicare campaign, releasing strong commentary to the media on Canberra’s lack of response to your call for urgent action. 

Fostering future leaders: The 2025 Student Leadership Program

Optometry Australia’s 2025 Student Leadership Program, which concluded last month, provided 16 optometry students from universities across the country with the opportunity to develop their key professional and leadership skills.

Elevating the profession: Insights from Darrell Baker, Advanced Practice Oversight Committee Member

Darrell Baker, an experienced practitioner, former President of Optometry Australia and current member of the Advanced Practice Oversight Committee (APOC), recently shared his insights into the Advanced Practice Recognition (APR) Program.