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Read the latest news affecting the optometry profession.

20 May 2013

Media release

The Community Reference Group membership has been announced. The group will advise AHPRA and the National Boards on engaging with communities.
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09 May 2013

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 May 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Apr 2013

Victorian submissions published

AHPRA and the National Boards have published their submissions to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the performance of AHPRA.
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09 Apr 2013

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 Apr 2013

Media release

Media release - National Boards are consulting on a draft social media policy and revised guidelines on advertising and mandatory reporting.
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04 Apr 2013

Newsletter from the Optometry Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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21 Mar 2013

Revised guidelines for use of scheduled medicines released today

Revised Guidelines for use of scheduled medicines (the Guidelines), which increase care choices and improve access for patients with, or who are at high risk of developing, chronic glaucoma, were released today by the Optometry Board of Australia (the Board).
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05 Mar 2013

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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25 Feb 2013

Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy

This consultation paper seeks feedback on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme - Data access and research policy.
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25 Jan 2013

AHPRA Report Released

Read more about AHPRA's work in health practitioner regulation in the latest AHPRA Report.
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16 Jan 2013

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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10 Jan 2013

Media Release

Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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07 Jan 2013

Media Release

The Board has published its revised registration standard and associated guidelines for CPD.
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News Archives

2012

20 Dec 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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27 Nov 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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27 Nov 2012

AHPRA launches new searchable list for approved courses

For the first time Australians now have immediate access to a comprehensive, easily searchable national list of approved programs of study for health practitioners.
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20 Nov 2012

Time running out to renew registration by 30 November

Time is running out for optometrists to renew their registration which is due by 30 November.
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12 Nov 2012

Making a safer health system for you

AHPRA has partnered with Consumers Health Forum Australia to hold a series of community forums for members of the public to learn about health practitioner regulation.
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01 Nov 2012

National Boards and AHPRA release 2012 Annual Report

The annual report of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards has been published.
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26 Oct 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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18 Oct 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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05 Oct 2012

Media Release

Students of optometry who will graduate soon can go online now to apply for registration as a health practitioner.
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28 Sep 2012

Newsletter from the Optometry Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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27 Sep 2012

Media Release

Optometrists are urged to renew registration online and by 30 November.
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21 Sep 2012

Consultation Paper Released

The Board has released a consultation paper on the review of accreditation arrangements. The consultation closes on 2 November 2012.
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19 Sep 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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07 Sep 2012

National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy

The National Boards' preliminary consultation on social media will be followed by a public consultation phase.
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28 Aug 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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28 Aug 2012

Consultation Paper Released

The Optometry Board of Australia has released a draft registration standard for limited registration for teaching or supervised practice for a period of public consultation.
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22 Aug 2012

Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement

National Board and AHPRA increase transparency and publish Health Profession Agreement.
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08 Aug 2012

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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03 Aug 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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31 Jul 2012

National Board membership announced

Health ministers have announced changes to the membership of the 10 National Boards originally appointed in 2009.
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16 Jul 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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25 Jun 2012

National Boards consult on international criminal history checks

Consultation open on options for refining international criminal history checks used to assess applications for registration, closes 17 August 2012.
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05 Jun 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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05 Jun 2012

Media Release

Media Release from the Board.
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04 Jun 2012

Students urged to apply online for a smooth path from study to work

Students about to graduate as health practitioners are urged to go online to apply early for registration and smooth the path from study to work.
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11 May 2012

Newsletter from the Optometry Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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08 May 2012

Media Release

Quarterly registered health practitioner data released.
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27 Apr 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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28 Mar 2012

Draft amendment to CPD standard & guidelines

The Optometry Board of Australia is consulting on amendments to its CPD documents.
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28 Mar 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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29 Feb 2012

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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27 Feb 2012

New CPD Logo Released

The Board releases a new logo for accredited continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
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27 Jan 2012

New Advertising Fact Sheet and FAQ

AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.
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16 Jan 2012

Expressions of Interest Sought for Panel Appointments

The Optometry Board is calling for expressions of interest from experienced optometrists and community members
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2011

23 Dec 2011

Communiqué from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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29 Nov 2011

Communiqué from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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11 Nov 2011

Optometrists urged to renew

Optometrists whose registration expires on 30 November are urged to renew online and on time.
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03 Nov 2011

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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02 Nov 2011

2010-11 Annual Report tabled

AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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12 Oct 2011

Consultation on the Definition of Practice

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
The Optometry Board of Australia is currently consulting on the definition of practice.
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23 Sep 2011

Board releases consultation paper

The Board releases consultation paper on guidelines for supervision of optometrists.
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22 Sep 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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31 Aug 2011

Communiqué from the Board

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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12 Aug 2011

Consultation paper released

The Optometry Board releases a consultation paper on therapeutic qualifications for general registration.
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11 Aug 2011

Communiqué from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 Aug 2011

Board launches new look website

The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website.
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06 Jul 2011

AHPRA launches new online service

AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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06 Jul 2011

Communique from the Board

The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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04 Jul 2011

Board announces 2012 registration fees

The Optometry Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees.
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09 Jun 2011

Communique from the Board

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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16 May 2011

New service for students about to graduate

AHPRA launches new online registration service for students about to graduate.
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10 May 2011

Expressions of Interest Board Nominee for OCANZ

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29 Apr 2011

New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners

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18 Apr 2011

Snapshot of National Registers

Statement from AHPRA
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11 Apr 2011

Board yet to consult on therapeutic qualifications for general registration

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05 Apr 2011

AHPRA Delivers Student Register

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24 Mar 2011

Communiqué from the Board - 24 March 2011

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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04 Mar 2011

Title Protection - Statement from the Board

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15 Feb 2011

Update on consultation process

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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11 Feb 2011

Update on Lapsed Practitioners

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25 Jan 2011

AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!

Statement from AHPRA
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24 Jan 2011

Issue 1 of Board newsletter

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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20 Jan 2011

New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal

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18 Jan 2011

Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number

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