With the Voice to Parliament referendum taking place Saturday 14 October 2023, Insight asks what would a ‘yes’ vote mean for Indigenous eye health.
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Specsavers and Vision Australia in new low vision partnership
Specsavers and Vision Australia are joining forces in a new partnership to enhance the quality of care and support provided to people with low vision.
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Australian optical dispenser wages in spotlight amid awards pay increase
Optical dispensers and other front-of-house staff being paid award minimum wages have received a pay rise recently, however a new industry survey shows practice support staff are increasingly been paid above minimum rates.
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Report reignites medical device cost debate in Australia
A new report commissioned by the private health insurance (PHI) industry states medical devices used in surgery in Australia cost more than many other developed countries. In 2022, prices on the Prostheses List (PL) were reportedly 67% higher than those in New Zealand for 25 common devices.
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Optometry Victoria South Australia announces finalists for new annual member awards
Following an open nomination period earlier in the year, Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) has selected three finalists for the new Rising Star Award and four finalists for the Optometrist of the Year Award.
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Optometry Victoria South Australia members vote ‘yes’ to integration
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) members have voted in favour of an operational integration with Optometry Australia (OA).
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Fred Hollows: More women in eye health leadership would reduce inequities
The global health sector will continue to lose out unless measures are taken to accelerate towards equal representation of women in senior leadership positions, new research from The Fred Hollows Foundation reveals.
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OV/SA launches workforce recruitment resource amid challenging job market
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) has launched a new, content-rich resource aimed at tackling prevalent concerns within optometry around recruitment of strong front-of-house staff.
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Federal Budget 2023/24 focuses on Medicare rebuild
In his second Federal Budget since coming into power, Health Minister Mr Mark Butler has made Medicare reform his number one priority in 2023/24. With optometry being one of the top bulkbilling professions, the sector’s peak body says it’s vital eye health has a seat at the table especially when it comes to embedding multidisciplinary team-based care.
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What to do about Medicare – Skye Cappuccio
Optometry services have been subsidised by the Australian Government since Medicare (then Medibank) was first introduced in 1975. This has long been considered a significant win for the profession, and for population eye health, given the limited number of non-medical professions able to access subsidies for patient care without a referral from a medical practitioner.
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