Benefits of membership:

• access to OAA activities including continuing education, the annual scientific conference, International Orthoptic Conference at significantly reduced rates
• access to OAA member only Upskill courses
• includes membership of the International Orthoptic Association
• gain Australian Orthoptic Board CPE points through OAA activities
• directory providing both private and workplace contact information for fellow members
• contact with other orthoptists willing to share their expertise in specific areas of practice
• access to information in the Member Only area of the OAA and IOA websites
• Australian Orthoptic Journal
• access to Awards and Grants
• issues affecting orthoptics are monitored and the interests of members are represented in numerous arenas (e.g. Optometry Act, Driver Assessment, Medicare)
• up to date information on issues concerning eye health care, e.g. changes in legislation
• access to OAA resources, e.g. brochures, patient information handouts, videos, Private Practice Manual, information and/or links to job opportunities, award information, professional indemnity insurance, relevant conferences/events
• membership is taken as verification of your professional status by other groups (e.g. health funds, employers)
• promotion of opportunities for orthoptists through Orthoptic Awareness Week, participation in events such as the General Practitioners’ Conference and Exhibition, Kids’ Expo
• close liaison with the orthoptic schools
• assistance by advice and referral on workplace matters
• commercial discounts

Affiliations

Through elected and appointed officers, standing committees and state representatives, the OAA is in continuous contact with all levels of government, including health and immigration. The OAA has developed strong relationships with many organisations including:

• International Orthoptic Association
• Australian Orthoptic Board
• Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO
• Research Partner of the RANZCO Eye Foundation
• Vision 2020
• Allied Health Professions Australia (formerly HPCA)
• National Allied Health Classification Committee (formerly Casemix)
• Health Services Union of Australia
• Australian Rural and Remote Health Taskforce

NOTE: Tax deductibility* usually applies to: 
(*please confirm with your taxation specialist)

• the annual subscription
• expenses in relation to the annual scientific conference, continuing education and state seminars.

Download: Brochure on Benefits of Membership (PDF 53KB)

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