Young Optometrists

19/02/2026

Last week, Young Optometrists hosted YO Bootcamp 2026 for our new graduate optometrists — a session focused on clinical pearls, practical insights, and invaluable tips as they begin their journey in the workforce.

We are incredibly grateful to our speakers who generously volunteered their time and expertise:

Andrew McKinnon – Legal Aspects: Practising Within Your Scope

Jack Gordon – Understanding Medicare Item Numbers

Wilson Luu – Finance, Budgeting and Tax in Optometry

Yuting Jin – Requirements for NSW Statewide Referral Criteria

Nicola Lee – Patient Communication, Ocular Diseases & Quality Referrals

Lisa Feng– Mental Health and Burnout Early in Your Optometry Career

Aram Nazarian– Recent Graduate Experience

Thank you all for supporting the next generation of optometrists and helping to equip them with both the clinical and professional foundations to thrive.

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

We’re excited to sit down with Dr Sarah Pham, optometrist and founder of Improve Eyes, to unpack her journey from employee optometrist to business owner in the mobile optometry space. Starting her career working within established practices, Sarah took the leap to build her own business, redefining how eye care can be delivered outside the traditional clinic setting.

read all about this on our blog: https://yoptoms.com/Blog/13597713

08/02/2026

WEBINAR THIS WEEK! 🔔

Coopervision presents Perspectives in Presbyopia.
When: 7:00-8:30pm Tuesday 10th February 2026
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration: https://web.cvent.com/event/dd18fa11-5007-4753-9b74-d805e51ecf6e/summary?environment=P2

This 1.5 hour webinar is the place to hear new perspectives on presbyopic multifocal contact lenses. Emeritus Professor Eric Papas, co-author of the benchmark British Contact Lens Association CLEAR* Presybopia report will share evidence-based insights, while Philip Crossfield, optometrist and practice owner, will discuss his experience and key lessons from using multifocal contact lenses to differentiate his business. CooperVision Professional Affairs Manager, Julia Kwok will review the unique technologies and philosophies employed in MyDay® and Biofinity® multifocal lenses.

08/02/2026

HEY NEW GRADS!

How’s your first week of work? Fun? Super stressful? Saw your first emergency case and didn’t know what to do?
Nws we got you!

We are 2 days away from our Bootcamp Zoom Webinar and you really don’t want to miss out on it!

We’ve got a panel of speakers to go through everything you need as a new grad, like Medicare billing, legal aspects, time management…even to what you can do with your paychecks!

This is also your chance to get your first CPD hours ticked off for the year!

📅 Tuesday 10th Feb
💻 Zoom
🧧Free
Approved for 3 CPD points (0.5T | 2.5N)
Don’t miss out — link in bio to secure your spot!

04/02/2026

Spots are still up for grabs 👀

Calling all new grads — YO Bootcamp 2026 is nearly here, and there’s still time to sign up.

YO Bootcamp 2026 is here for the “wait… am I billing this right?” moments — covering Medicare, mental health, real-life optom scenarios & the stuff uni skimmed over.

📅 Tuesday 10th Feb
📍 Via Zoom
💸 Free
📚 Approved for 3 CPD points (0.5T | 2.5N)

Don’t miss out — link in bio to secure your spot ✨

03/02/2026

MEET OUR EDUCATION SUBCOM MEMBER, JANELLE!

Janelle is a recent UNSW grad who transitioned from primary care optometry into a private ophthalmology practice after discovering a strong interest in business development. She now works across both clinical care and strategic growth, enjoying the opportunity to combine patient-focused optometry with building and evolving an ophthalmology practice.

At Young Optometrists, we're building a supportive, inclusive community for young optometrists to grow, connect and lead.

22/01/2026

🚨 NOW ON ZOOM 🚨
Dear new grads,
You don’t have to figure this out alone.

YO Bootcamp 2026 is here for the “wait… am I billing this right?” moments — covering Medicare, mental health, real-life optom scenarios & the stuff uni skimmed over.

📅 Tuesday 10th Feb
📍 Via Zoom
💸 Free

link in the Bio to join!

12/01/2026

MEET OUT SUBCOM MEMBER, MARLIN 👋👋

Marlin graduated from QUT in 2019, and has worked in various corporate and private practices. She is now currently Senior Optometrist at HCF Eye care in Bondi Junction.

At Young Optometrists, we’re building a supportive, inclusive community for young optometrists to grow, connect, and lead. Interested in making a real impact? Join our committee team!

10/01/2026

Dear new grads,
You don’t have to figure this out alone.

YO Bootcamp 2026 is here for the “wait… am I billing this right?” moments — covering Medicare, mental health, real-life optom scenarios & the stuff uni skimmed over.

📅 Sat 7 Feb 2026
📍 In person (location TBA)
💸 Free — use code NEWGRAD

Save the date 👀

07/01/2026

INTRODUCING SUKI, OUR CO-SECRETARY! 👋👋

Suki graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2019 with a Bachelor of Vision Science and a Master of Clinical Optometry. She began her career in 2020 in Sydney’s Hills District, gaining valuable experience in a busy metropolitan setting before relocating to Canberra in 2022. After serving as Managing Optometrist for a busy corporate practice, Suki transitioned to a dual role, working alongside a local ophthalmologist at Clarity Eye Surgeons and providing full scope independent eye care at Evolve Optometry in Gungahlin. Suki ‘s primary interests are in paediatric eye care and binocular vision disorders.

Our Young Optometrists team is dedicated to fostering a community that supports young optometrists. Join us and be part of something meaningful!

06/01/2026

Wanna start the year off right and make sure your CPD is on track this year?
Wanna connect with other Optoms at some social events?

We’re making it even easier for you with our limited time member shift discount : 50% OFF 🚀🚀

This offer is only available for a short time, so make sure to head to our website yoptom.com/membership and make the best of this deal!