The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) has launched its Indigenous eye health measures 2021 report which Vision 2020 Australia says shows measurable progress towards improving the eye health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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OCANZ examining graduates’ readiness for workplace
The Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) is funding the inclusion of optometry-specific questions into an Australian Government survey to hear from graduates and employers about how well universities are preparing students for the workplace.
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KeepSight registrations hit 80,000
Registrations with eye check reminder program KeepSight have surpassed 80,000, with enrolment rates now on the rise after dropping during the initial peak of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Aussie charity helps protect 100 ECPs in Bangladesh
Backed by an Australian Government aid program, The Fred Hollows Foundation will redirect funds from a comprehensive eyecare project to supply five international hospitals with personal protective equipment (PPE) and increase health messaging amid COVID-19.
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Relief as Optometry Australia issues service provision update
Optometry practices that were mothballed or reduced to urgent care at the peak of the COVID-19 emergency are returning to provide the full suite of services this week, following updated guidance from Optometry Australia (OA).
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