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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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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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21 Dec 2010

Media release: AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration

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22 Nov 2010

Renewal of registration by optometrists

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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12 Nov 2010

Annual Report 2009-10 for the National Boards and AHPRA

Statement from AHPRA
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27 Oct 2010

FAQ: Graduating students apply for registration now!

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30 Sep 2010

Alert - Application Form from Medical Register of Australia

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

AHPRA on the Move!

Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010

Easy online renewal of registration for practitioners

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Aug 2010

Have you left your renewal too late?

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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02 Aug 2010

Need more information about your registration?

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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30 Jul 2010

What do I do if my registration is about to expire?

Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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28 Jul 2010

Is your registration renewal due now?

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23 Jul 2010

Check your registration status online

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22 Jul 2010

Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?

Statement from AHPRA
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15 Jul 2010

AHPRA focused on information flow

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14 Jul 2010

AHPRA Boosts Response Capacity

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12 Jul 2010

Queensland Registrants - updated information

Statement from AHPRA
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09 Jul 2010

Mutual recognition of WA registrants

Statement from AHPRA
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08 Jul 2010

Reminder regarding PII arrangements

Statement from AHPRA
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02 Jul 2010

New Requirements for Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice

Statement from AHPRA
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01 Jul 2010

Failed to renew registration due on 30 June 2010?

Statement from AHPRA
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