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Orthoptics Australia Orthoptics Australia is the national peak body representing Australian orthoptists. www.orthoptics.o

Orthoptics Australia (previously the Orthoptic Association of Australia) was formed in September 1944 as a professional association primarily aimed at providing its members with up-to-date education and resources, and upholding the professional practice standards of orthoptists. Orthoptics Australia became the 3rd orthoptic association to be inaugurated world-wide, after the UK and USA. In 1967, the International Orthoptic Association was established, with Orthoptics Australia named as a founding nation member. In 1986, Orthoptics Australia was incorporated under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act 1984.

28/09/2026

🎟️ Early bird registrations are available for a limited time. Secure your place today and save!

Stay current, stay connected đź’™Join and renew your OA membership by 30th September to keep growing with our profession.
26/09/2026

Stay current, stay connected đź’™

Join and renew your OA membership by 30th September to keep growing with our profession.

Stay connected, stay supported đź’™Renew your OA membership by 30 September and continue growing with our professional comm...
26/09/2026

Stay connected, stay supported đź’™

Renew your OA membership by 30 September and continue growing with our professional community.

02/09/2026

📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 OA Conference, with early bird rates available!

Join us for a program packed with the latest research, clinical insights, innovations and networking opportunities!
Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, connect with colleagues, or be inspired by experts in eye health, there’s something for everyone.

🎟️ Secure your spot and take advantage of early bird pricing today!
 

For the 2026 Census, we encourage all orthoptists to carefully and accurately report their profession, qualifications, a...
07/08/2026

For the 2026 Census, we encourage all orthoptists to carefully and accurately report their profession, qualifications, and employment information. To support consistent reporting across the profession, we have provided the following guidance.

Providing detailed and accurate information strengthens national workforce data and supports future workforce planning, advocacy, and recognition for the orthoptic profession.

30/07/2026

🚨 Last Chance! Abstracts Close Tomorrow!!🚨

Time is running out! Abstract submissions for the 2026 Orthoptics Australia Conference close tomorrow, Friday 31 July.

Don’t miss your chance to present your work, share your expertise, and connect with orthoptists from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.

Whether you’re a student, clinician, educator or researcher, we encourage you to submit.

đź“… Deadline: Tomorrow, Friday 31 July!!!
📩 Submit now before it’s too late!

24/07/2026

🚨 Abstract Deadline Approaching! 🚨

The countdown is on! Submit your abstract by Friday 31 July and take the opportunity to share your expertise, showcase your work, and connect with orthoptists from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
Whether you’re a student, clinician, educator or researcher, we’d love to hear from you.

đź“… Deadline: Friday 31 July
đź“© Submit now and be part of the conversation.

08/07/2026

📢 Call for Abstracts - OA Conference 2026

Have research, clinical cases, service improvements, innovations, practical insight or more to share? We’d love to hear from you!

🗓️ Abstract submissions close 31 July 2026
We encourage practitioners, researchers, educators, and students to submit and be part of an inspiring conference program.
Visit: orthoptics.org.au/conference-/abstract-submissions/

24/06/2026

đź“ŤAuckland, New Zealand
📅 6–9 November 2026

The 2026 Orthoptics Australia Conference is coming to Auckland!

Join us for four days of education, innovation, connection and inspiration as we bring together the orthoptics and eye health community from across the region.

Save the date - we can’t wait to see you there.

05/06/2026

Because I am an orthoptist, “I saw what was possible and transformed how care was delivered, reducing wait times, expanding access, and building a service that continues to grow.”

Matthew McCarthy is a Senior Orthoptist at Gold Coast University Hospital, where he played a pivotal role in reshaping ophthalmic service delivery. From a starting point of no orthoptic service at all, he introduced orthoptist-led diagnostic care, reducing waiting times from two years to just weeks and significantly increasing clinical capacity.

By integrating orthoptists into essential diagnostics such as visual fields, biometry, and angiography, Matthew helped redefine team-based care, laying the foundation for a growing, multidisciplinary workforce.

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