Your May CPD lineup is here âś… (Part 1)
Save this post, pick your sessions, then register. Part 2 coming soon.
What’s coming up:
• 2–3 May: Melbourne Interactive 10 (7i, 4Ti, 0.5T)
• 18 May: Regional Series, Adelaide (matinee & evening) (2Ti)
• 19 May: Webinar – From sunlight to screen light: lifestyle factors driving the myopia epidemic (1.5)
• 20 May: Regional Series, Rockhampton QLD (2Ti) – red eye rundown: the squeeze-in nightmare (Shon Prasad)
• 21 May: CXO Reviewer Workshop (1Ni)
Save • Plan • Register
Find CPD events near you (link in bio)
Your May CPD program continues (Part 2).
Explore additional sessions and revisit Part 1 to plan your month of CPD.
What’s coming up:
• 24 May: Super Sunday 2026, NSW/ACT (10 (6.25T, 4.75i))
• 26 May: Regional Series, Torquay VIC (2Ti) – Dry eye disease: updates & practical management consideration (Jason Loh)
• 26 May: CPD Evening, OWA (TBC)
• 31 May: Regional Series, Renmark SA (2Ti) – From Clinical Prioritisation Criteria to clinical practice: judging risk, progression, and priority in glaucoma (Simi Sarin)
Plus: Practice visits in VIC & SA – connect with your State Leads while they’re in town.
Save • Plan • Register
Find CPD events near you (link in bio).
Jobseekers or employers, this is for you.
Find open roles across Australia and post your vacancy on the Optometry Australia Jobs Board.
Get started here: https://bit.ly/OA-jobs
DAY 1 SPEAKERS at OCC 2026 bring together some of the sharpest clinical and scientific minds in the profession.
Sunday 9 August lineup:
🔹 Mark Nevin on AI and eye health
🔹 Dr Lila Landowski on how to learn faster
🔹 Prof Michael Collins delivering the Barry H. Collin Medal address on myopia
🔹 Prof Celia Chen on neuro-ophthalmology red flags
🔹 Emma Conway on optometrists and pharmacists working together
🔹 Dr Judy Ku on tear film optimisation before referral
Swipe through to meet the full Day 1 speaker lineup.
🎟️ EOFY SALE EXTENDED OA members can still save 20% on OCC 2026 registration until 30 June.
đź“Ť Optometry Clinical Conference 2026
🗓️ 9-10 August 2026
đź”— Register now: .au/registration
🚨 MEMBER PORTAL UPDATE
We’re currently experiencing an unscheduled service interruption affecting the Optometry Australia member portal, which is temporarily unavailable. The issue is being investigated and we hope services will be restored soon. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.
For urgent support:
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Have you downloaded the Optometry Connection – May 2026 edition?
This issue includes:
• Preseptal vs orbital cellulitis: a practical guide for optometrists (Alex Hui)
• Think beyond glaucoma: structural and functional clues to chiasmal pathology (Carol Chu)
• Early literacy: an introduction for optometrists (Amanda Lea, Pamela Snow and Tanya Serry)
• Editorial by Nicola Anstice on Ahpra’s National Scheme Strategy 2031: a platform for workforce optimisation in optometry
• And many more
Earn 4 CPD clinical hours with the course. Download issue now (link in bio).
Registrations are now open for the Interactive Discussion Workshop Series 2026.
Join colleagues from across the profession for practical conversations, real-world clinical insights, and interactive learning designed for optometrists.
đź“Ť Session 1: Oral prescribing in optometry: the New Zealand experience
đź“Ť Session 2: Pills, pressure & practice: a day in the life of a glaucoma optometrist
âś” Live interactive webinars
âś” Earn interactive CPD hours
âś” Learn from experienced practitioners
Secure your place today (login to register).
In Australia, 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses, with the average breach costing more than $40,000.
With 95% of breaches linked to human error, everyone in your practice has a role to play in helping prevent cybercrime. Building cyber awareness and stronger security habits can make a real difference.
Our new Digital Health Security Awareness course will help you strengthen your cyber resilience while earning 1.75 non-clinical CPD hours. The course was created by the Australian Digital Health Agency and quality assured for allied health professionals.
đź”— Access the course via the link in bio.
From our CEO, Mark Nevin, on what happens next.
Thank you to all members who participated in the Strategic Future vote and helped shape this important decision for our profession.
With strong support across all five divisions, members have voted to unify our six entities into one national organisation. This is a historic moment for optometry in Australia and marks the beginning of the next chapter for our profession: one organisation, one national voice, one member-focused structure, and a stronger platform for the future of optometry.
As we move into implementation, the services members value, including premium professional indemnity insurance, CPD, advocacy, professional support, conferences and networking, will continue uninterrupted. Members will also soon have the opportunity to nominate, vote and help shape the leadership of the new organisation.
This has always been a member-led process, and member voices will continue to guide what comes next.
Visit the Strategic Future Hub to learn more and stay involved (link in bio).
Kareena and Zac came to Optometry Clinical Conference 2025 as new grads, and it showed how much they got out of it. They loved the guest speakers, hearing where optometry is heading, the hands-on foreign body session, and meeting other optometrists who get it.
When asked to describe being a new grad in a word or two, they said: "Overwhelming. Emotional."
New grads, can anyone else relate? OCC is your chance to network, swap stories, and learn from others who've been there.
📍 Optometry Clinical Conference (OCC) 2026 | Brisbane | 9–10 Aug 2026
đź’¸ EOFY sale: 20% off when you register before 30 June
Secure your place today (link in bio).
🚨 Optometry Connection – May 2026 edition is now available
What’s in this month’s issue:
• Preseptal vs orbital cellulitis: a practical guide for optometrists (Alex Hui)
• Think beyond glaucoma: structural and functional clues to chiasmal pathology (Carol Chu)
• Early literacy: an introduction for optometrists (Amanda Lea, Pamela Snow and Tanya Serry)
• Editorial by Nicola Anstice on Ahpra’s National Scheme Strategy 2031: a platform for workforce optimisation in optometry
• And many more
Earn 4 CPD clinical hours with the course. Download issue now (link in bio).
Stay informed on the latest digital health updates relevant to allied health professionals.
The AHPA Digital Digest shares concise, practical insights—sent only when there’s something important to know, helping you stay informed without unnecessary emails.
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