Early Career Optometrists Victoria South Australia Tasmania

16/10/2025

Retina emergencies and your career prospects — all in one evening

Join us for a free ECOVSAT & ECOQNT webinar:
Part 1: Retina Roulette
Dr Sky Chew discusses retinal detachment repair, including a surgical video, and provides a practical triage guide for distinguishing between urgent and non-urgent care.

Part 2: Workforce Update
Professor Nicola Anstice shares the latest on OA’s workforce projections and workplace conditions research.

🗓 Wednesday, 29 October 2025
⏰ 7:00–8:30pm AEDT
📍 Online | FREE for OA members
🎓 Max CPD: 1.5 hours (Therapeutic)

Curated for Early Career Optometrists, open to all OA members.
👉 Register before 3:30pm on the day: https://bit.ly/eco-webinar-oct

23/09/2025

Deakin students, join us for the Careers Expo 2025 on Tuesday 21 October!

Get practical career insights, understand key points in employment contracts, hear from early career optometrists, and connect with employers offering graduate and other roles. Light refreshments provided.

When & where?
10:30am-2:00pm (registration open at 10:00am)
Deakin University, Building DD, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds

Cost?
Free for OV/SA student members (student membership is free to join).

Register here: bit.ly/deakin-career-expo-25

03/09/2025

Melbourne’s Prescr-eye-bing was a day centred on learning, sharing, and collaboration. Early career optometrists and pharmacists discussed PBS navigation, medication availability, and ocular side effects, gaining practical strategies to improve patient care.

The discussions were energising and inspiring, demonstrating how cross-professional teamwork can raise the standard of eye health.

Stay tuned for future collaborative events — follow us to discover more opportunities to learn, connect, and positively impact eye care!

02/09/2025

The Many Roads of a Clinician: Career Options and Insights

When: Friday, 19 September 2025 | 6:30pm AEST
Where: Rydges Hobart, 393 Argyle St, North Hobart

Join us for a relaxed social evening with fellow Early Career Optometrists (ECOs) ahead of the Tasmania Lifestyle Conference Congress!

Hear from experienced speakers about diverse career pathways in optometry and get your questions answered by the OA Help Desk.

Speakers:
Megan Zabell – Therapeutically endorsed optometrist with experience in private practice, teaching, outreach in regional Victoria, and volunteering internationally.
Dom Willson – Over 30 years in optometry, practice ownership, outreach, Aboriginal eye care, and professional mentoring.
Connect, network, and explore where your optometry journey could take you!

RSVP by Friday, 12 September to ensure catering and dietary needs are met.
🔗 FREE Registration
📩 Contact: Chynnae Jewell – C.jewell@optometry.org.au | (03) 9652 9100

02/09/2025

Adelaide came alive at Pharma-see! Early career optometrists and pharmacists joined forces to explore how collaboration can transform patient care.

From recognising when referrals have the most impact, to understanding how medications can influence the eyes beyond prescriptions, participants left with practical insights and new perspectives.

Seeing two professions connect, ask questions, and share knowledge was truly inspiring, reminding us that teamwork improves patient outcomes.

Follow us to stay informed and join upcoming events that bring pharmacy and optometry together for improved eye health!

31/07/2025

Optometry Australia recently took part in two brilliant Deakin Optometry Student Society (DOSS) events – the Industry Day and Eyeball! It was great to connect with students and we congratulate DOSS for hosting such fabulous gatherings!

Deakin University

28/07/2025

Important update for optometrists in Victoria supporting fitness to drive assessments. The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has announced a URL change for the Fitness to Drive Online Medical Report portal, effective 11 August 2025. From this date, the current link will be replaced with: https://medicalreport.transport.vic.gov.au/.

If you use the portal, please update your bookmarks and clear your browser cache to ensure a smooth transition. This change reflects an administrative update: registration and licensing services are now operated by VicRoads, while Medical Review remains under the DTP. If you have any queries, please contact the DTP’s Medical Review team on (03) 8391 3226 or email medicalreview@transport.vic.gov.au.

23/07/2025

Spot anyone you know in these photos? Thank you to the wonderful ECOs who helped out on the panel at this Careers Expo at Flinders University. 🤩

Flinders University Optometry Students Association

22/07/2025

Free Early Career Optometrists CPD events are coming to Adelaide and Melbourne!
Bringing together members of Optometry Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, the events explore how we can work together to deliver even better patient care, while enjoying delicious dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.

Adelaide, 30 July. Book here: https://www.optometry.org.au/institute-of-excellence/cpd-events/ecovsat-and-psa-present-pharma-see-optimising-eye-care-through-collaboration/

Melbourne, 17 August. Book here: https://www.optometry.org.au/institute-of-excellence/cpd-events/ecovsat-and-psa-present-prescreyebing-optimising-eye-care-through-collaboration/

While curated for ECOs, all members are welcome to attend these CPD sessions.

30/07/2025 ECOVSAT and PSA present: Pharma-See; Optimising eye care through collaborationDate: 30/07/2025 (ACST)Venue: Pharmaceutical Society Australia SA Office, 7/102 Greenhill Road, Unley, SA, 5061Provider: Optometry Vic/SAContact: Chynnae Jewell, [E] c.jewell@optometry.org.au, [P] 0396529100Acti...

21/07/2025

Need to renew your CPR Certificate? We are offering CPR refresher courses for OV/SA members on Saturday 16 August before the Optometry Clinical Conference. Four one-hour sessions are available between 10:00am and 2:30pm. Book today to secure your preferred time slot! Refreshments will be served.

16/08/2025 Book your CPR Refresher Course now! Optometry Australia will be holding a CPR refresher courses for members on Saturday 16 August, 2025. AHPRA requires that optometrists renew their CPR certificate every three years. This course provides the skills and knowledge required to perform Cardio...

17/07/2025

A wonderful event, with our future ECOs!

14/07/2025

LAST CALL! Do you know someone who is a Rising Star in our wonderful profession? Why not shine a light on their achievements by nominating them for OVSA's 2025 Rising Star Award?

Nominations close next Monday 21 July 2025. And yes, you can self nominate (don't be shy).

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. Join us in recognising optometrists who str...