MEDIA RELEASE. With the total cost of glaucoma on the Australian economy rising by $120 million per year, two of Australia’s foremost professional associations have established a new partnership to increase awareness of this debilitating eye disease.
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New Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility – Registrations now open
A new Graduate Diploma course in Orientation and Mobility developed by Vision Australia is now open for registrations. The Graduate Diploma of Orientation and Mobility is a nationally recognised qualification for people seeking employment as Orientation and Mobility Specialists.
Eyes on Hobart: RANZCO Congress
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Annual Scientific Congress, known to most ophthalmologists as simply ‘RANZCO’, will be held in Hobart from 2-6 November, 2013. The theme is Ophthalmology, an Art and a Science.
Diabetes: keep control, save your sight
The number of Victorians known to be living with diabetes increases by approximately 73 new cases each day according to figures released by Diabetes Australia – Vic in 2011. Unfortunately, this number is expected to rise as the incidence of people who are overweight and obese increases.
Diabetes: keep control, save your sight
The number of Victorians known to be living with diabetes increases by approximately 73 new cases each day according to figures released by Diabetes Australia – Vic in 2011. Unfortunately, this number is expected to rise as the incidence of people who are overweight and obese increases.
Have an eye test…it’s on my ‘to do list’ somewhere.
Courtney, 25, from Western Melbourne, couldn’t remember when she had her last eye test. After spending almost two years struggling when reading or using a computer, it was working for an eye health and vision care organisation that finally motivated her to book an appointment at a local optometrist.
Early detection and prevention: optometrists reminded of their education role at the 2012 SRC
Over 1,100 optometrists and 250 exhibitors attended this year’s Southern Regional Congress in Melbourne.
Early detection and prevention: optometrists reminded of their education role at the 2012 SRC
Over 1,100 optometrists and 250 exhibitors attended this year’s Southern Regional Congress in Melbourne.
2012 CAREX Melbourne Conference — Total Aged Services
The 2012 Melbourne CAREX Conference was held on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 April, at the Caulfield Racecourse. Organised by Total Aged Services, this event provided an opportunity for all professionals, from CEOs to students, working in the Acute Care, Home and Community Care, Residential Aged Care, Disability Services and Retirement Living sectors to come together to share information, discover the latest services and products available, and discuss best practice.
2012 CAREX Melbourne Conference — Total Aged Services
The 2012 Melbourne CAREX Conference was held on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 April, at the Caulfield Racecourse. Organised by Total Aged Services, this event provided an opportunity for all professionals, from CEOs to students, working in the Acute Care, Home and Community Care, Residential Aged Care, Disability Services and Retirement Living sectors to come together to share information, discover the latest services and products available, and discuss best practice.