Optometrists Association Australia (OAA)
- Address:
- PO Box 185
- Carlton South
- Victoria
- 3053
- Australia
- Carlton South
- Phone:
- +61-3-96688500
- Professions:
- Optometry
- Region of activity:
- National
- Australia
- Scope of membership:
- National
-
- Australia
Description
Optometrists Association Australia is the peak professional body for Australian optometrists. The Association represents over 3800 members (95% of all practising optometrists). The Association (formerly the Australian Optometrical Association), was formed as a national body in 1918. The Association is committed to assisting optometrists deliver quality eye and vision care services across Australia.
The Association also aims to effectively lead the profession, ensuring that optometry evolves as a respected and satisfying profession.
Member benefits
Representation of optometrists and their interests to government and other bodies;
Development and sharing of information regarding vision standards;
Medicare guidelines;
Practice management;
Financial, marketing and legal services; and
Information and services to the public.
