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MAGAZINE OF OPTOMETRY VICTORIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA OCTOBER 2019 WHAT’S INSIDE AUSTRALIA WINS BID TO HOST WCO 2021 FULL STORY PAGE 5
LOCAL NEWS
EDITORIAL
with O=MEGA21, and we will once Work on delivering this project will
again be partnering with the Optical carry on in the background. Meanwhile,
Distributers and Manufacturers we will continue to roll out CPD events
Association (ODMA) to deliver the and member services across the two
conference. states. We have a full program for the
We have been very fortunate to receive next six months, and we’ll continue to
strong support and collaboration for update members with details of events
our WCO bid from the Melbourne and policy projects for 2020 as they
Convention Bureau, the Victorian state are finalised.
government and the City of Melbourne, I’m also very pleased to note the
as well as ODMA of course, and I thank inclusion in this edition of Scope, of
each of them for their confidence in
our newly developed ‘Assessing fitness
the association, and their commitment
to drive’ member-only resource. I
to supporting optometrists and the
hope that this chair-side resource
profession.
will support members to continue to
It is with great excitement that we’ve I’m very confident that the deliver quality health care for patients
announced that Optometry Victoria collaboration of WCO and O=MEGA21 and their families.
South Australia’s bid to host the World will provide outstanding opportunities
Congress of Optometry (WCO) in 2021 for members to participate in a truly
has been successful. international clinical conference, that Yours sincerely
The WCO will be held in Melbourne on will challenge, inspire and bring the Pete Haydon
2-4 September 2021, in conjunction profession together like never before. Chief Executive Officer
ANTERIOR EYE IN FOCUS FOR
MELBOURNE MEMBERS
This late November seminar is always
popular with members, and is a great
opportunity to catch up with friends
and colleagues before the end of the
year. Register today to secure your
place!
Visit optometry.org.au/cpd-
publications-events find the event date
in the calendar and click on the event.
Melbourne
Date: Monday 18 November
Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Melbourne Museum, 11
Nicholson Street, Carlton
Dr Laura Downie and Tim Martin are guest speakers at the Melbourne Museum seminar
Cost: Free to OV/SA members
The next OV/SA CPD seminar in Tim Martin is an optometrist and
CPD 6T (with assessment)
Melbourne will focus on anterior Senior Clinical Teaching Instructor at points:
eye. The seminar will be held at the the University of Melbourne’s teaching
Melbourne Museum in Carlton. clinic. Tim will review the use of steroids
Guest speaker Dr Laura Downie is an in anterior eye conditions.
optometrist, clinician scientist and Participants will receive 6T CPD points
Senior Lecturer at the University of (with assessment). Drinks and canapes
Melbourne. Laura will present on Dry will be provided as part of the event.
Eye disease including current insights
and future perspectives. The seminar is free for OV/SA members.
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PLACES FILLING FAST FOR
OV/SA REGIONAL SEMINAR SERIES
OV/SA’s regional seminar series for incorporating the latest evidence in his
2019/20 is proving popular with presentation. Traralgon
members, with places filling fast. The seminars are free for OV/SA Date: Wednesday 20 November
The first seminar will be held in members. Participants will receive a
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Traralgon in Victoria on 20 November, three-course meal with refreshments,
followed by a second seminar in as well as 6T CPD points (with Venue: Century Inn, 5 Airfield Road
assessment). Members will also have
Warrnambool on 27 November, before Cost: Free to OV/SA members
the opportunity to network and catch
heading across the border to the
up with local colleagues and friends, as CPD 6T (with assessment)
Port Lincoln in South Australia on 28
part of the seminar. points:
November.
To register through the website visit
Guest speaker Richard Lenne’s
optometry.org.au click on Institute of
presentation ‘Can I treat this patient?’ Excellence (CPD) on the home page, Warrnambool
will have a strong case-based focus, navigate through the calendar to find
ensuring a practical update on the use Date: Wednesday 27 November
the correct date, click on the event
of therapeutics in optometric practice. and register through the blue register Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Richard is an experienced and button. Venue: Lady Bay Resort, 2 Pertobe
engaging speaker. He will draw on his Alternatively contact the OV/SA office Road
knowledge working in regional practice on office.vicsa@optometry.org.au or Cost: Free to OV/SA members
settings for over 20 years, while also call (03) 9652 9100.
CPD 6T (with assessment)
points:
Port Lincoln
Date: Thursday 28 November
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Port Lincoln Hotel, 1 Lincoln
Highway
Cost: Free to OV/SA members
CPD 6T (with assessment)
points:
The OV/SA regional CPD series is coming to Warrnambool (above), Traralgon and Port
Lincoln in November.
STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
OV/SA has been delighted by the issues in optometry in South Australia independent optometry, corporate
response from South Australian-based including: optometry and public health as well
members to nominate for the new State • clinical and technical issues; as metropolitan and regional and rural
Advisory Committee South Australia members.
• guidance on policy issues, and
(SACSA). The calibre of applicants was The SACSA will convene at least
outstanding, with a diverse range of • input into the development and twice a year with regular email
members responding to the call. updating of member resources and communication between meetings.
information. Attendance will be either in person or
The SACSA is being established
In Victoria the Optometric Clinical and by video/teleconference.
following a commitment made to
members during the proposal to Policy Committee Victoria (OCPCV) as The secretariat is currently reviewing
amalgamate Optometry South it’s currently known, performs a similar the nominations, and will announce the
Australia and Optometry Victoria. function. successful applicants shortly.
The key focus of the SACSA will be to Membership of the SACSA will reflect
provide operational advice and insights the diversity of the optometry sector
to the OV/SA secretariat on emerging and include members working in
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BLUE SKY CONGRESS PRESENTS:
A DAY IN NOVEMBER (ADELAIDE)
Victoria South Australia and will provide to catch up at a sundowner at the end
the perfect opportunity to update and of the day.
refresh on anterior eye topics.
We are excited to deliver a quality
program with well-regarded speakers Adelaide
in the field of anterior eye and will
Date: Sunday 17 November
continue to capture the essence of
fun and community that is Blue Sky. Time: Full day mini conference
Confirmed speakers are optometrist, 10am - 5:30pm
clinician scientist and Senior Lecturer CPR refresher 7am - 9:30am
at the University of Melbourne Dr Laura
Downie, optometrist Tim Martin and Venue: Adelaide Pullman Hotel,
ophthalmologist Dr Ben Connell. 16 Hindmarsh Square
Gary Edwards will once again MC the Cost: OV/SA members $200
event, which will have a theme of ‘follow Non-members $350
the yellow brick road’, and there will
Anterior Eye will be the focus at Blue Sky CPR refresher training $65
be music, antics and laughs to keep it
(members only)
Congress presents: A day in November upbeat.
on Sunday 17 November, 2019 at the CPD Up to 18T (with assessment)
Partricipants can earn up to 18
Pullman Hotel in central Adelaide. points:
therapeutic CPD points across the day
On the back of the successful Day in with assessment and there is also an
May earlier this year, this bite sized Blue opportunity to refresh your CPR prior
Sky event will be the first of its type to the conference. There will be a small
from the newly merged Optometry trade fair in the foyer and the chance
IMMEDIATE GRADUATE MEMBERS:
DINNER IS ON US IN MELBOURNE!
Registration is essential. To register
visit optometry.org.au/cpd-
publications-events find the event date
in the calendar and click on the event.
Alternatively contact Optometry
Victoria South Australia on
office.vicsa@optometry.org.au or call
(03) 9652 9100.
Melbourne
Date: Monday 21 October
Time: 7.00pm- 9.00pm
Venue: Berth Restaurant, 45
New Quay Promenade,
Docklands
Immediate Graduate members are Optometry Victoria South Australia’s
Cost: Free to OV/SA members
invited to a relaxed and fun dinner in senior staff, a Board Director and Early
the heart of Melbourne at the beautiful Career Optometrists Victoria South
Berth restaurant in Docklands. Australia committee members will also
be there to chat with members and
The dinner is a great opportunity to
talk about issues of interest.
catch up with your graduating class
over a delicious three course meal plus Or just relax and enjoy a fun night out,
drinks. on us!
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FEATURE ARTICLE
AUSTRALIA WINS BID FOR
WORLD CONGRESS OF OPTOMETRY IN 2021
The World Council of Optometry has “It has always been our plan to eye health and vision care as a human
announced that the 4th World Congress expand the reach of our new right, through advocacy, education,
of Optometry (WCO) will be held in O=MEGA offering, and make it a truly policy development and humanitarian
Melbourne, Australia in 2021. regional event. We are excited about outreach.
collaborating with the World Council
The winning competitive global tender
of Optometry and hosting the WCO
was put together by Optometry O=MEGA21 / 4th World Congress
during O=MEGA’s second stellar of Optometry
Victoria South Australia (OV/SA)
conference,” ODMA Chairman Robert
and the Optical Distributors and
Sparkes said. Date: 2-4 September, 2021
Manufacturers Association of Australia
(ODMA). The World Council of Optometry Venue: Melbourne Convention and
facilitates the development of Exhibition Centre
The WCO will run alongside the
optometry around the world and Details: omega21.com.au
highly successful Australian clinical
supports optometrists to promote
conference and trade show O=MEGA21
from 2 to 4 September 2021 in
Melbourne.
Paul Folkesson, the incoming President
of the World Council of Optometry, will
confirm the partnership at a ceremony
at the 3rd WCO in Orlando, Florida, on
26 October.
“We had a very strong international
field of contenders wanting to host the
4th WCO, and the Melbourne bid was
quite outstanding. I have no doubt that
the Australians have the experience,
infrastructure and professionalism to
deliver an outstanding event,” incoming
President of the World Council of
Optometry Mr Folkesson said.
OV/SA President Elise Pocknee-
Clem said: “It’s an honour to have
been chosen to host the 4th WCO.
It will be a tremendous opportunity
for our members to come together,
share ideas and make international
connections.”
The Chairman of ODMA, Robert
Sparkes, said: “O=MEGA21 is the
largest and most credentialed clinical
conference and trade show in the
Southern Hemisphere for optometry
and the ophthalmic optics community.”
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MEMBER PROFILE
STUDENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
AN EYE OPENING EXPERIENCE
“There are two healthcare trains in “NOT HAVING ACCESS TO THE
operation, and our train only travelled USUAL RANGE OF EQUIPMENT
around the Western Cape. We were OR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS
joined by students from other health WAS TOUGH. ON SOME DAYS WE
professions including nursing, pharmacy, HAD NO WATER OR ELECTRICITY.
dentistry and psychology. Our THE LANGUAGE BARRIER WAS
accommodation, dining and all aspects QUITE DIFFICULT EVEN WITH A
of living was on the train,” she said. TRANSLATOR IN PLACE, AND THE
LEVELS OF POVERTY THAT MANY
“Our clinic days started at 8am where OF THE PATIENTS EXPERIENCE IS
we would have many patients waiting VERY CHALLENGING TO SEE. IT
to be seen, and we’d finish around 2pm WAS DEFINITELY AN EYE OPENING
each day. Some of us were on the train EXPERIENCE,” SHE SAID.
in consultation rooms which included
a slit lamp, phoropter and other basic
equipment, while the rest of us carried “It’s certainly reminded me how
out eye tests outside using trial sets and fortunate we are in Australia, having
direct ophthalmoscopes,” Daisy said. access to the latest eye care equipment
Joshua, Sarah, Daisy, and dentistry student and treatments for patients, generally
Msimisi Fakudze from the University of without issue. In South Africa even
Pretoria, South Africa on the Phelophepa “THE CONDITIONS WERE accessing the basics like lubricating
Healthcare Train. CHALLENGING, ESPECIALLY WORKING drops or contact lenses is often not
Daisy Bhagat, Sarah Vilvarajan OUTSIDE WHERE IT WAS AROUND possible. So while I thoroughly enjoyed
and Joshua Rivera are final year EIGHT TO TEN DEGREES CELSIUS IN the experience it has left me with mixed
optometry students at the University THE MORNING WITH SNOW VISIBLE emotions,” Daisy said.
of Melbourne. For their international ON THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS.
student placements Daisy, Sarah IT WAS WORSE FOR THE PATIENTS
“I’M SO PLEASED THAT I’VE HAD
and Joshua visited South Africa for THOUGH, AS MANY OF THEM HAD
THIS EXPERIENCE. IT’S SO UNIQUE
the ride of their lives aboard the BEEN WAITING FOR THE TRAIN TO
AND I DON’T THINK I’D HAVE BEEN
Phelophepa Healthcare Train. ARRIVE IN THESE TEMPERATURES PREPARED TO DO THIS ONCE
FOR SOME TIME,” SHE SAID. I’VE GRADUATED. I FEEL THAT
“We flew from Melbourne to Polokwane
and transferred to the University of AS A RESULT OF DOING THIS, I’M
Limpopo for two weeks. At the university MORE CAPABLE OF EMBRACING
“In total we would see about 100
CHALLENGES,” SHE SAID.
we spent some time seeing patients who patients per day, with varying
were attending the University eye clinic, pathologies including pterygium,
alongside the University of Limpopo SAC, glaucoma, poorly done cataract Daisy, Sarah and Joshua are on track
students,” Daisy said. surgeries, CIN and various low vision to graduate from the University of
patients,” Daisy said. Melbourne at the end of 2019.
“FROM THE UNIVERSITY WE TOOK
A 25-HOUR BUS RIDE TO A SMALL
TOWN CALLED DE DOORNS IN
THE WESTERN CAPE, FOR OUR
TWO WEEK PLACEMENT ON THE
PHELOPHEPA HEALTHCARE TRAIN.
THE TRAIN PROVIDES HEALTH CARE
SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING IN
RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF
SOUTH AFRICA WHO DON’T HAVE
ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES
IN THEIR LOCAL REGION,” DAISY SAID.
Sarah, Joshua and Daisy on clinic day on the Living quarters on the train were compact.
Phelophepa Healthcare Train.
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MEMBER PROFILE
MITCH WALKER: MAKING A GENUINE DIFFERENCE
FOR PATIENTS AND THE PROFESSION
“It was daunting initially joining the my management role can also be
board as an early career optometrist, challenging, but it does keep my job
but the other Directors were very interesting,” he said.
welcoming. I also learnt having a We asked Mitch what sort of changes
variety of skills and levels of experience he’s seen in the profession in the time
around the Board table made for better that he’s been practising, and what
decision making,” he said. impact he thinks these have had.
Mitch has recently joined the OV/SA
CPD committee, and we asked him
what he’s looking forward to in relation “IT’S REALLY QUITE AMAZING TO
to the committee, and what he hopes to SEE THE CHANGES THAT HAVE
achieve. OCCURRED TO OUR PROFESSION
IN JUST TEN YEARS. WE NOW
HAVE THERAPEUTIC PRESCRIBING
“I LOVED BEING INVOLVED WITH RIGHTS, A WHOLE SUITE OF NEW
THE OSA CPD EVENTS AND BLUE TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE, MYOPIA
SKY. IT WAS GREAT TO BE ABLE TO CONTROL IS BECOMING MAINSTREAM
BRING WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS AND BUSINESS MODELS ARE EVER
Mitch Walker graduated from QUT FROM AUSTRALIA AND OVERSEAS CHANGING. WITH EACH CHANGE
in Queensland in 2008 and moved TO ADELAIDE FOR A FUN AND THERE HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED
to Adelaide for what was going to ENTERTAINING CONFERENCE. WITH CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
be a one to two year stint. While THE EFFICIENCIES GAINED FROM AND IT WILL BE INTERESTING
based in Adelaide he worked as a THE OV/SA AMALGAMATION IT’S TO SEE WHAT THE PROFESSION
locum throughout different states for GOING TO BE REALLY EXCITING TO WILL LOOK LIKE IN ANOTHER TEN
independent, corporate, and outreach SEE THE CALIBRE OF EVENTS THAT YEARS. THE CHANGES MEAN WE
practices in rural and metropolitan WE’LL BE ABLE TO ROLL OUT OVER ARE CONSTANTLY LEARNING AND
settings. THE NEXT FEW YEARS,” MITCH SAID. UPSKILLING WHICH IS FUN IN ITSELF,”
“In 2015 I took on the role of SA MITCH SAID.
Professional Services Manager for
We asked Mitch what he enjoys most
Optical Superstore. I also consult for the
about working as an optometrist. We asked Mitch what inspired him to
Optical Superstore three days a week,
become an optometrist.
and run a low vision clinic at the Royal “As optometrists I think we’re really
Society for the Blind once a week. Ten lucky to be able to make genuine “I actually started an aerospace
years later and I think I’m officially a differences to people’s eyesight, engineering degree but realised
South Australian,” Mitch said. eye health and lives, usually without I wanted to have a career that was
too much stress or blood and guts. more people focused. After learning
Mitch was previously a Board Director
Working in the low vision clinic can that optometrists do so much more
and Vice President of Optometry South
be particularly rewarding as helping a than sell glasses I changed degrees.
Australia (OSA), as well as Chair of the
client maintain their independence or It was a great move as I’m now in a
OSA CPD committee. We asked Mitch
continue enjoying a particular hobby profession that has a great work life
what prompted him to get involved and
can have a huge flow on effect to their balance, fun colleagues and a variety of
what the experience was like.
mental health and wellbeing,” he said. sub-interests to engage in. ” he said.
“Also a large part of my role as
“INITIALLY I JOINED THE OSA professional services manager is
BOARD AS I WANTED TO HELP mentoring early career optometrists.
RAISE THE PROFILE OF FULL This means I get to help manage
SCOPE OPTOMETRY AMONGST THE and talk through some of the more
GENERAL PUBLIC AND OUR MEDICAL interesting cases that walk through the
AND ALLIED HEALTH COLLEAGUES. doors, which I really enjoy,” Mitch said.
I THINK WE HAVE MADE SOME GREAT
We also asked Mitch what he finds most
PROGRESS WITH EXCITING PROJECTS
challenging about being an optometrist.
BEING LAUNCHED, INCLUDING
HOSPITAL PILOTS AND JOINT CPD “Finding the time to juggle
EVENTS, BUT THERE WILL ALWAYS management duties with a busy day
BE PLENTY OF MORE WORK TO BE of consulting can be tough. Keeping
DONE,” MITCH SAID. up with the latest clinical evidence
and professional legislation for
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ASSESSING FITNESS TO DRIVE
MEMBER RESOURCE NOW AVAILABLE
OV/SA is delighted to announce including in the area of rideshare
that the ‘Assessing fitness to drive’ services such as Uber.
chairside clinical resource has now The guide also includes a visual acuity
been released.
management chart that highlights the
A hard copy of the resource has been circumstances in which a conditional
included with this edition of Scope licence might be considered.
magazine exclusively for OV/SA Different requirements for Victorian
members. and South Australian optometrists
The resource aims to provide are clearly highlighted throughout the
members with an update on the key document. A list of useful websites and
requirements of assessing fitness resources are also included.
to drive, offering guidance on the An online version of the resource
obligations of both optometrists and is downloadable by members at
patients. Information for
www.optometry.org.au/practice-
optometrists assessing
The guide clarifies which professional-support/patient-practice-
fitness to drive
visual standard applies in what management/driving-standards/
Updated 15 September 2019
circumstances, and includes updates Please note, while every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, current
and complete, it is general in nature and must not be treated as advice, clinical or otherwise,
on recent changes to legislation because errors, omissions and changes to the law can occur. This member resource should be
treated as an adjunct to, and not a substitute for, reading the latest version of Assessing Fitness
to Drive for Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers produced jointly by Austroads and the
National Transport Commission Australia.
© Optometry Victoria South Australia 2019
UPDATED HPSS AWARD CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE
FOR OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICAL DISPENSERS AND OTHER
SUPPORT STAFF
includes classification levels and
the corresponding hourly rate and
weekly wage figures for each of those
levels, advice on calculating overtime,
weekend and public holiday rates, as
well as causal loadings and overtime
rates, junior rates for support services
and details on allowances.
An updated HPSS classification schedule
provides information on General Retail
award classification levels compared
to the HPSS award equivalent, and
descriptions on the skills and tasks
required to meet the classification level.
Members can access the updated
As members will be aware, earlier details around applying the ‘span of HPSS award advice and classification
this year the Fair Work Ombudsman hours’ clause and implications for any schedules through the website.
advised that the Health Professionals overtime rates for Thursday evenings
and Support Services Award (HPSS and Saturdays. The update also
award) covers optometrists, optical includes advice on how to formally To download the award
dispensers and other support staff. notify staff of their new award, information visit optometry.org.
classification and pay rate (if applicable). au/practice-professional-support/
In late August, Optometry Australia
your-advantage/human-resources-
issued an update to members Updated HPSS award pay scale
workplace-relations/
regarding the HPSS Award and information is also available for
span of hours. This update provides members. The updated information
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SURVEY OF OV/SA ECO MEMBERS
HIGHLIGHTS STRUGGLES WITH JOB SATISFACTION
In August 2019 OV/SA undertook We asked respondents what they independent practices or hospital
a survey of South Australian and enjoyed most about optometry, with based roles.
Victorian early career members, 43 per cent most enjoying patient “More hospital jobs. More health
to seek insights on the key issues interaction. Twenty-nine per cent most focused private/corporate clinics.”
of concern for these practitioners. enjoyed the financial stability.
The results were shared by the OV/ Respondents were asked if they
Fifty-two per cent of participants
SA representatives at Optometry planned to move into practice
noted they had struggled with job
Australia’s early career optometrists ownership or become a franchisee
satisfaction in the past 12 months
national think tank in late August. in the next three years, with 48 per
with the main issues leading to
cent answering no, 28 per cent noting
The survey was very popular with dissatisfaction being pay and
that they weren’t sure, and 21 per cent
members, with 101 early career conditions, and KPIs.
answering yes. The main reason given
optometrists attempting the survey, “I struggled with job satisfaction for not wanting to move into practice
which was only open for six days. due to retail pressure and admin ownership was simply that they didn’t
Seventy-six per cent of survey work hindering my clinical work and want to (37 per cent), or the financial
respondents had graduated from their
learning.” costs (17 per cent).
optometry degree six years ago or
less. Sixty-nine per cent of respondents “I found work was becoming mundane, Survey respondents were asked
were female. so I became a locum and am now where they would like to see scope of
experiencing a wide range of patients practice evolve with 38 per cent noting
Fifty-nine per cent of respondents
and practices.” oral prescribing, and 20 per cent
were full-time permanent optometrists
noting PI laser treatment.
and 17 per cent were working as Fifty-two per cent of survey
locums. Fifty-five per cent were respondents felt there aren’t enough OV/SA thanks all the members who
working in corporate practices and 32 quality job opportunities in the current took the time to complete the survey.
per cent at an independent practice. workforce, with many respondents We will use the results to inform
Sixty-five per cent were working in keen to see more health focused our ongoing work with early career
metropolitan Melbourne or Adelaide. or public health roles, more jobs in members.
VICTORIAN-BASED ECO EDUCATION GRANT
NOW OPEN
Victorian-based early career South Australian-based ECOs. Further Applications are due by Wednesday 23
optometrists are invited to apply details are expected to be available in October 2019.
for the ECO Education Grant (Vic) the coming months.
For further information and to
2019. The grant is specifically for download an application form visit
The ECO Education Grant (Vic) is
early career optometrists who wish www.optometry.org.au/about-us/
generously supported by Dr Christolyn
to undertake additional professional awards/awards-vic/
Raj and Sunbury Eye Surgeons.
development activities.
Activities can include participation in
professional development short course
or specialist certificates, attendance
at national or international optometry
conferences, further study including
Masters, PhD or research studies or
postgraduate certificates or courses.
Early career optometrists are defined
as practising optometrists who are
up to ten years from graduation.
Applicants must be a current member
of OV/SA and practising optometry in
Victoria.
OV/SA and the ECOV/SA committee
is currently establishing an ECO
Education Grant (SA) specifically for
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UPDATED LOCUM GUIDE
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
OV/SA’s locum guide has now been matters including Medicare provider OV/SA members can download a copy
updated and is available for members. numbers and finding work as a locum of the guide at www.optometry.org.au/
are also covered. practice-professional-support/career-
The guide provides clarification
employment/working-as-a-locum/
on determining whether a locum
may actually be considered an
employee or a contractor for tax and
superannuation purposes.
Members are strongly encouraged
to check their status through the
employee/contractor decision
tool on the Australian Tax Office
(ATO) website. The ATO considers
completing this tool a genuine attempt
to understand obligations, which would
be considered if the ATO reviews the
working arrangement in the future.
Information on trading structures,
superannuation, obtaining an ABN and
invoicing for GST are also included in
the guide. PAYG, insurance and other
AUGUST ECOV/SA SEMINARS
POPULAR WITH MEMBERS
The ECOV/SA CPD seminars held in Guest speakers and early career Participants at each of the seminars
August in Adelaide, and the regional optometrists Hayley Birch and received 6T CPD points (with
city of Geelong in Victoria, proved very Amanda Edgar delivered an engaging assessment). The seminars were both
popular with members. presentation on therapeutics with a free for OV/SA members.
strong focus on case based discussion.
The ‘Back to Basics: Glaucoma’ seminar
in Adelaide had 32 members attend on
the night. Guest speakers were local
optometrist Jacqui Warren who holds
an optometry role at the Modbury
Hospital in Adelaide and also lectures
in the optometry program at Flinders
University, along with ophthalmologists
Dr Paul Athanasiov and Dr Nick
Andrew.
The ‘Getting the most out of your
therapeutics’ seminar was held in
Geelong, with 78 members attending
the event. The seminar was held at
Deakin University and around 50
student members took the opportunity
to come along and experience a CPD
seminar first hand.
ECOV/SA committee member Luke Higgins Members Merry Chen and Victor Liu travelled
(right) with early career optometrist Sam from Warrnambool to attend the ECOV/SA
Mukusu in Adelaide. seminar in Geelong in August
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NATIONAL NEWS
OBA REGISTRATION RENEWALS
DUE BY 30 NOVEMBER
The Institute of Excellence (CPD) on
Optometry Australia’s website includes
a calendar or accredited CPD events
with plenty of offerings to choose
from. The calendar can be accessed at
optometry.org.au/cpd-publications-
events/
CPR refresher training
Practising optometrists are required to
undergo CPR refresher training every
three years. OV/SA offers a wide range
of dates for CPR refresher training in
Melbourne and Adelaide.
To access a list of OV/SA CPR refresher
training dates visit optometry.org.au/
cpd-publications-events/ put CPR into
the keyword search and select your
The Optometry Board of Australia THE CPD POINT REQUIREMENT IS state.
(OBA) registration renewals are due PRO-RATED FOR OPTOMETRISTS CPR refresher training is available for
by 30 November 2019. Now is a good WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM AN members only at a cost of $65 with
time to check that you’ve met the OPTOMETRY DEGREE DURING THE an evening meal and refreshments
requirements for the registration TWO YEAR REGISTRATION PERIOD. included. Members attending ‘A day
period, so that you can make THE PRO-RATA PERIOD IS BASED in November’ in Adelaide can attend
arrangements should you need to ON THE DATE AN OPTOMETRIST a breakfast CPR session which will
undertake additional activities. REGISTERED WITH THE OBA. be held prior to the clinical lectures
starting.
CPD points Members who need additional CPD Members can upload their most recent
points can attend any of the upcoming CPR certificate into their member
Optometrists holding practising
OV/SA CPD events. Check the Diary
registration are required to have a portal, for easy reference and tracking
Dates on the back page of Scope for a
minimum of 80 CPD points over a of when you need to complete your
handy summary.
rolling two year period running from 1 next CPR refresher training.
December 2017 to 30 November 2019. Additional points can be obtained
online by completing CPD modules Members can access more information
Of these 80 points: about CPD requirements at optometry.
through Optometry Australia’s Pharma
• A minimum of 24 points must be in magazine or Clinical and Experimental org.au/cpd-publications-events/cpd-
face-to-face CPD activities; Optometry. Mi-Vision also offers online requirements/
• 60 of the 80 must be in clinical CPD CPD opportunities.
activities;
• No more than 20 of the 80 points
may be obtained by completing
activities related to optical goods
and equipment provided by suppliers
and manufacturers, and
• 40 of the 80 points must relate
to therapeutics (for those with a
scheduled medicines endorsement).
OV/SA members who undertake
accredited CPD activities have
the points from those activities
automatically uploaded into their CPD
member record. The record provides a
breakdown of those points across the
above criteria, as well as providing a
total for the renewal period.
optometry.org.au 11BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Back row (L-R): From L-R: Rowan Prendergast, Murray
Smith (National Director), Allison McKendrick, Anne
Weymouth (Vice-President), Timothy Lo (Treasurer), Elise
Pocknee-Clem (President), Cassandra Haines, Kurt Larsen,
Jason Tan (Associate Director).
The Optometry Victoria South Australia Board welcomes
discussion and input from our members.
If you have an issue or point of discussion you would like to
raise with the Board, please feel free to contact President Elise
Pocknee-Clem directly at e.pockneeclem@optometry.org.au
Alternatively you can reach individual Board members via the
Optometry Victoria South Australia office on (03) 9652 9100
or email office.vicsa@optometry.org.au
DIAR
IMMEDIATE GRADUATES DINNER - MELBOURNE BLUE SKY CONGRESS PRESENTS:
DAT Y
Immediate Graduate members are invited to join us for
A DAY IN NOVEMBER – ADELAIDE
ES
a relaxed and fun three-course dinner and drinks in the This full-day mini-conference with a
heart of Melbourne. clinical theme of anterior eye, will provide
participants with up to 18T CPD points. The
Venue: Berth Restaurant, 45 New Quay Promenade,
conference theme is ‘Follow the yellow brick road’ and
Docklands
delegates are encouraged to dress-up and enjoy!
Date: Monday 21 October, 2019
Venue: Adelaide Pullman Hotel, 16 Hindmarsh Square,
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Date: Sunday 17 November
Cost: Free to OV/SA members. Registration is
essential. Time: 10am - 5:30pm (optional breakfast CPR
refresher training between 7am-9:30am)
CPR REFRESHER TRAINING – MELBOURNE AND Cost: $200 OV/SA members
ADELAIDE $350 non-members
$65 additional fee for CPR refresher training
A range of dates are available throughout November for
(members only). Registration is essential.
CPR refresher training in both Melbourne and Adelaide.
Date: For a list of dates visit optometry.org.au click MELBOURNE METRO SEMINAR – MELBOURNE
on Institute of Excellence (CPD) and use the
The theme of this seminar is anterior eye, and guest
search function to search for CPR, selecting
presenters are Dr Laura Downie and Tim Martin.
your state.
Participants will receive 6T CPD points (with assessment).
Cost: $65 (members only)
Venue: Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton
OV/SA’S REGIONAL SEMINARS: ‘CAN I TREAT Date: Monday 18 November
THIS PATIENT?’ Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm (drinks and canapes
Through this seminar guest presenter Richard Lenne provided from 5:30-6:30pm)
will deliver a case-based presentation providing Cost: Free to Optometry Victoria members.
members with an update on the range of therapeutic Registration is essential.
treatments available to optometrists, and when to use
them. Participants will receive 6T CPD points (with
assessment).
Seminars will be held in Warrnambool, Traralgon and
Port Lincoln. For details see page 3.
Registration is essential.
For more information on any of the above events or to register online visit:
www.optometry.org.au/cpd-publications-events/
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