Media Releases

The following media statements have been issued by the Board.

2013

Revised guidelines for use of scheduled medicines released today
Published 21 March 2013, View page, Download PDF (51.1 KB,PDF)
Applications open for Community Reference Group
Published 10 January 2013, View page.
Revised CPD registration standard and guidelines
Published 7 January 2013 View page, Download PDF (83.1 KB,PDF)

2012

Online applications for registration now open for final year students - 5 October 2012 (77.8 KB,PDF)
Optometrists urged to renew registration online and on time - 27 September 2012 (83.7 KB,PDF), Word version (418 KB,DOC)
The National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy in coming months - 7 September 2012 (76.3 KB,PDF)
Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement - 22 August 2012 (396 KB,PDF)
National Boards consult on international criminal history checks - 25 June 2012 (90.7 KB,PDF)
Two new registration standards for optometrists published today - 4 June 2012 (46.5 KB,PDF)
Optometry Board of Australia Releases CPD Logo - 27 February 2012 (75.1 KB,PDF)
Expressions of Interest Sought for Panel Appointments - 13 January 2012 (62.0 KB,PDF)

2011

Optometrists urged to renew registration online and on time - 11 November 2011 (85.9 KB,PDF)
Optometry 2011 annual report media release First National Optometry Data Released
Consultation paper released on therapeutic consultations for general registration - 5 August 2011 (217 KB,PDF)
Board announces 2012 registration fees - 4 July 2011 (220 KB,PDF)
Board yet to consult on therapeutic qualifications for general registration - 11 April 2011 (221 KB,PDF)

2010

AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration - 21 December 2010 (228 KB,PDF)
Renewal of registration by optometrists - 22 November 2010 (162 KB,PDF)