Orthoptics Australia

 

Contact

Phone: (03) 9586 6080
Email: office@orthoptics.org.au
Website: www.orthoptics.org.au
Address: Postal Address: PO Box 7345, Beaumaris VIC 3193

About

Orthoptics Australia is the peak body for orthoptists, representing over 500 members. The organisation promotes and advances the orthoptic profession across public hospitals, private practices, agencies, and ophthalmology clinics.

Vision

Orthoptics Australia’s vision is to support orthoptists to provide excellence and equity in eye health care.to achieve this vision OA’s priorities are:

  • Building a connected community of members, the eye care sector and broader community

  • Strengthening our evidence-base to advance our scope of practice and to provide a foundation for advocacy

  • Increasing awareness and recognition of the value, diversity and expertise of the orthoptic profession, and

  • Advocate for growth of the profession in number, professional opportunities and influence across Australia

By supporting members, OA aims to improve eye health outcomes across all healthcare settings and the wider community.

Advocacy

Orthoptics Australia is committed to promoting and advancing the discipline of orthoptists.  OA advocates for:

  • Expanding access to orthoptists to enhance early diagnosis and treatment

  • Removing barriers that that prevent orthoptists from working to their full scope of practice

  • Greater investment in the orthoptic workforce, including regulatory improvements, data collection, and education.

Regulation / Accreditation

The practice of Orthoptics is self-regulated. The Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB) provides accreditation to members who have undertaken an approved university qualification. Registration is not mandatory. Members must also meet ongoing continuing professional development standards and a code of ethics. There are mandated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements to be registered with the Board. 

Orthoptists must be registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board to qualify for Medicare benefits, private health fund benefits and to provide services for the NDIS.