UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Student Society

UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Student Society UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Student Society (UNSW OptomSoc) is the representative body for all UNSW Optometry and Vision Science students.

This is the official page for the UNSW Optometry Student Society. Photos and announcements regarding our social events will be posted on this page. To contact us, please email: unswoptomsoc@gmail.com

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OptomSoc presents INDUSTRY DAY! πŸš€Meet the leaders shaping our profession, network with reps, ask your burning questions,...
05/04/2026

OptomSoc presents INDUSTRY DAY! πŸš€

Meet the leaders shaping our profession, network with reps, ask your burning questions, and enjoy yummy food & drinks!

Free for ALL optometry students β€” your future career starts here. πŸ‘βœ¨

πŸ“… Tuesday April 7
πŸ•¦ 11 am - 3:00 pm
πŸ“ Outside Rupert Myers Optometry Building (near Physics Lawn)

Companies attending:
β€’ πŸ‘“ EssilorLuxottica
β€’ 🟒 Specsavers
β€’ πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Optometry Australia
β€’ 🀝 Provision
β€’ πŸ”— Vision Connection
β€’ 🏠 Eyecare Plus
β€’ πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ί Guide Dogs
β€’ 🩺 OptiMed
β€’ πŸ“° MiVision
β€’ πŸ₯ The Optical Co
β€’ πŸ”΅ Zeiss

✨ School Welcome 2026 ✨From meeting our peer mentors and exec team to cheering on our cruise ticket winners πŸš’πŸŽ‰ β€” what a ...
13/02/2026

✨ School Welcome 2026 ✨
From meeting our peer mentors and exec team to cheering on our cruise ticket winners πŸš’πŸŽ‰ β€” what a way to kick off the year!
So good seeing first years connect, laugh, and get a taste of what optom life is all about. Huge thank you to our school staff for the warm intro and support 🀍
Here’s to an amazing year ahead 🀩πŸ₯³ Special thank you to our Sponsors Specsavers and YO for helping make this event come to life!

✨ Meet the 2026 UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Student Society Executive Team! ✨As we begin a new chapter, we want to...
10/02/2026

✨ Meet the 2026 UNSW Optometry and Vision Science Student Society Executive Team! ✨

As we begin a new chapter, we want to recognise and thank the 2025 executive team for their passion and dedication throughout the year. Your contributions have played a huge role in strengthening our society and creating meaningful opportunities for our members.

We’re proud to introduce the 2026 executive team:

President: Winston Chau
Vice President: Patrick Hoang
Treasurer: Jennifer Lo
Events Coordinator: Steven Do
Marketing Director: Hala Khaldi
Secretary: Sophie Lee

The year ahead is filled with exciting plans, new initiatives, and opportunities to connect. We’re looking forward to working together and making 2026 a fantastic year for our optometry community βœ¨πŸ‘“

πŸŽ‰βœ¨ You’re in! Welcome to Optometry at UNSW βœ¨πŸŽ‰Congratulations on your university offer! The UNSW School of Optometry and ...
09/02/2026

πŸŽ‰βœ¨ You’re in! Welcome to Optometry at UNSW βœ¨πŸŽ‰

Congratulations on your university offer! The UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science is beyond excited to welcome all first-year 2026 students to our School Welcome during O-Week β€” your first taste of uni life and the start of something special.

This is the day you go from not knowing anyone to β€œsee you next class.”

πŸ“ Where: Physics Theatre (Building K14)
πŸ“… When: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
πŸ•‘ Time: 2:00 – 5:30 PM

What’s happening? πŸ‘€πŸŽ‰

🎀 Official School Welcome – Meet the School staff and hear what to expect from your optometry journey.
πŸ‘£ Guided School Tours – Explore the clinic, labs, and study spaces in small groups, led by our friendly 4th-year Peer Mentors.
🌭 Sausage Sizzle + Prizes – After the welcome and tours, your Peer Mentors will bring you back to the Physics Lawn (outside the Optometry Clinic) for a delicious sausage sizzle, fun prizes, and a chance to hang out with your new cohort.
Hosted by OptomSoc, proudly sponsored by Specsavers and Young Optometrists.

Peer Mentoring Program 🌟

Starting uni can feel overwhelming β€” but you won’t be doing it alone. Our Peer Mentoring Program places you into small groups of first-year students, each guided by supportive 4th-year optometry leaders. It’s a great way to make friends, ask questions, and feel supported throughout your first term.

πŸ”— Sign up here: https://www.unsw.edu.au/medicine-health/our-schools/optometry/student-life/student-opportunities/peer-mentoring-program-registration

How to Find Us πŸ—ΊοΈ
πŸ“ Physics Theatre (Building K14)
🚩 Landmarks: Staircase that leads to theatre is located near the Physics Lawn (see images)

πŸ“² Navigation Tips:
- Google Maps – Search β€œPhysics Theatre UNSW” for precise directions or search "Physics Lawn" and one of our helpful Peer Mentors dressed in light blue shirts will be there to guide you from 1:30pm

- UNSW Uni-Verse App – Download for campus maps and real-time navigation.

We can’t wait to welcome you! See you there!

06/02/2026
Last month we held our Specsavers x UNSW Eyeball 2025 at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, and what an unforgettable night...
28/11/2025

Last month we held our Specsavers x UNSW Eyeball 2025 at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, and what an unforgettable night it was πŸ’™πŸ’ƒ
So good seeing everyone dressed up, celebrating the end of the year together, and enjoying the harbour views πŸŒŠπŸŒ†.

Huge thank you to everyone who came, your energy made the night πŸ‘οΈπŸ’™
And of course, this event wouldn’t have been possible without our sponsors:

⭐ Platinum Sponsor: Specsavers
πŸ₯‡ Gold Sponsor: EssilorLuxottica
πŸ₯ˆ Silver Sponsor: Zeiss

πŸ§₯✨ UNSW OptomSoc 2025 merch is HERE!Stay warm, stylish, and SPECtacular this winter πŸ˜Žβ„οΈWe’ve got a range of colours and ...
08/06/2025

πŸ§₯✨ UNSW OptomSoc 2025 merch is HERE!
Stay warm, stylish, and SPECtacular this winter πŸ˜Žβ„οΈ
We’ve got a range of colours and sizes to choose from:
πŸ–€ Black | 🌸 Blush | 🀎 Brown | 🀍 Bone | 🫎 Lieutenant | 🌊 Sea Blue | 🌫️ Heather Grey

Orders close Friday 13 June at 9pm, don’t miss out!
Check your year group chats or DM us for the order link πŸ’Œ

Proudly sponsored by Early Career Optometrists NSW/ACT (ECONA) and Young OptometristsπŸ‘“
Huge thanks to Jessie Woodward for the gorgeous design πŸ‘ΈπŸΌ

OptomSoc x EssilorLuxottica 2025AB SEAAA 2025 is over and what a night it was πŸš’πŸ•ΊπŸ»A massive thank you to everyone who cam...
28/04/2025

OptomSoc x EssilorLuxottica 2025

AB SEAAA 2025 is over and what a night it was πŸš’πŸ•ΊπŸ»

A massive thank you to everyone who came to this year’s cruise πŸ₯³ it was so good seeing all your creative costumes and the energy you broughtπŸ§žβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸŽ€

Big thanks to our sponsors for backing the event:
πŸ’Ž EssilorLuxottica (Platinum Sponsor)
✨ Zeiss (Silver Sponsor)

We had a lot of fun and hope you did too. Keen to see you all at our next event πŸ‘€πŸ«‘

✨ THANK YOU from OptomSoc! ✨Industry Day 2025 was an absolute hit and it's all thanks to YOU! πŸ’™With the biggest turnout ...
14/04/2025

✨ THANK YOU from OptomSoc! ✨

Industry Day 2025 was an absolute hit and it's all thanks to YOU! πŸ’™
With the biggest turnout we’ve ever had, this year’s event was full of great energy, good convos, and future career inspo πŸ’ΌπŸ‘οΈ

Huge shoutout to the industry reps who took time out of their busy schedules to connect with us:
Alcon, Designs for Vision, George & Matilda, mivision, Optometry NSW/ACT, Specsavers, The Optical Co & ZEISS πŸ’«
Your support made the day that much more valuable for our students.

And thank you to everyone who came by, got their 6 stamps, grabbed a bite, and made some memories. We hope you left feeling inspired for what’s next πŸ‘€

✨ UNSW OptomSoc x EssilorLuxottica proudly presentβ€¦πŸš’ CRUISE 2025 – AB SEAAA 🌊Set sail for the BEST cruise in OptomSoc hi...
21/03/2025

✨ UNSW OptomSoc x EssilorLuxottica proudly present…
🚒 CRUISE 2025 – AB SEAAA 🌊

Set sail for the BEST cruise in OptomSoc history! πŸ† Get keen for
πŸ• Delicious food
🍷 Free flow wine, beer & soft drinks
🎢 Groovy hits
πŸ† Best dressed prizes
πŸ“Έ Stunning views & endless memories!

βΈ»

🎭 DRESS CODE:
Come dressed as something starting with the first letter of your name! 🀩 What will you be? πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈπŸπŸΈ

πŸ“… Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025
πŸ“ Location: Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay (NOT Darling Harbour)
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

🎟 TICKET PRICES:
πŸ”Ή Early Bird – $55 Optom/Vis Sci | $60 Non-Optom
πŸ“… Release Date: March 24th @ 7PM

πŸ”Ή Main Round – $65 Optom/Vis Sci | $70 Non-Optom
πŸ“… Release Date: March 25th @ 7PM

🚨 TICKET SALES CLOSE APRIL 1st @ 5PM!

🎫 Secure your spot before we sell out! Stay tuned for ticket links.

πŸ‘ΎClick ⭐ GOING ⭐ on this event page to stay updated on ticket sales and event details!

✨ Proudly Sponsored By: ✨
πŸ’Ž EssilorLuxottica (Platinum Sponsor)
✨ Zeiss (Silver Sponsor)

πŸ“’ Contact your year reps for any questions or concerns! πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ§žβ€β™€οΈ

A huge thank you to HEINE for running our recent Munch & Learn workshop! πŸ‘“βœ¨Our students had a fantastic opportunity to g...
12/03/2025

A huge thank you to HEINE for running our recent Munch & Learn workshop! πŸ‘“βœ¨

Our students had a fantastic opportunity to get hands on with essential tools like the BIO, direct ophthalmoscope, and retinoscope, while picking up practical clinical tips from Dr. William Yates.

Sessions like these are all about building confidence, refining clinical skills, and preparing for real-life patient care. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event such a success!

We’re grateful to HEINE for supporting student learning and to Dr. Yates for generously sharing his knowledge and expertise.

Stay tuned for more workshops and events!

πŸ’™πŸŽ‰ Thank you to all of the first years who joined us for Welcome Week 2025! It was amazing to see so many enthusiastic n...
14/02/2025

πŸ’™πŸŽ‰ Thank you to all of the first years who joined us for Welcome Week 2025! It was amazing to see so many enthusiastic new students joining us as future Vision Scientists and Optometrists! πŸ‘“

We can’t wait for all the exciting events we have planned for you this year!

A huge shoutout πŸ“£ to our 2025 Peer Mentoring team, we couldn’t have done this without you! πŸ’ͺπŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ And a big thank you to Young Optometrists for sponsoring the delicious School Welcome BBQ! 🌭

Good luck to everyone starting T1, see you around campus! πŸ‘€

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Kensington, NSW
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