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Latest News

Optometry: The Front Line of Australian Eye Care: A Submission for the 2010 Federal Election

This submission to the major political parties contesting the 2010 Federal election identifies key proposals which would, if implemented, improve primary eye care to all Australians and address the future demand for eye care services as a result of an ageing population.

Read the submission

What is an audit?

Medicare Australia have released a fact sheet that provides helpful information to health professionals regarding Medicare audits.

Click here for further information.

Receive a free health insurance assessment

Not all health insurance policies are alike. Does your fund offer freedom of choice of practitioner and are you getting the best optical benefits at the best rates? Optometrists Association together with Health Insurance Consultants Australia (HICA) provides free health insurance assessments and information on the possible limitations of some types of cover. Read more.

New Rural Health Continuing Education Program opportunity

Applications for grants under Rural Health Continuing Education Stream Two are now open. The closing date is 20 August 2010.

Click here for further information.

New Billing Guide

A new guide to billing for optometric services has been developed to assist members. Members can log in to view here.

CPD update

Participation in CPD is set to become a mandatory requirement of registration for optometrists. The Optometry Board of Australia has developed a CPD program in consultation with the Association and many other stakeholders.

Click here for more information about the program.

Workplace eye safety in focus

Sixty percent of eye injuries happen at work, most of which can be prevented. Optometrists Association and HOYA Lens Australia have launched a new campaign to raise awareness on eye safety at work and reduce the number of eye injuries.

Click here for more information about the campaign and to view the media release.