Optometry Giving Sight

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Australia

oaa_logoOAA - Optometrists Association Australia
Optometrists Association Australia is the professional association for Australian optometrists. It provides a range of services to its members and the Australian public.

With 97% membership penetration translating into more than 3,300 members, the Optometrists Association Australia (OAA) is the most sensible, neutral and cost effective way to reach and influence all Australian Optometrists.

OAA is a member of the World Council of Optometry and has endorsed Optometry Giving Sight as its official charity of choice. All State Councils have also agreed to support Optometry Giving Sight in a variety of ways, including:
  • The tick box on annual subscription notices;
  • Collection and forwarding of donations to Optometry Giving Sight;
  • Space at state congresses;
  • Space and editorial within state newsletters;
  • Inclusion of Optometry Giving Sight Brochures;
  • Allowing time for Optometry Giving Sight presentations at Congresses.

The Optometrists Association Australia and Optometry Giving Sight will work together to help prevent blindness and visual impairment caused by refractive error.

Web site: www.optometrists.asn.au


cclsa_logoThe Cornea & Contact Lens Society of Australia
The Cornea & Contact Lens Society of Australia (CCLSA) is dedicated to promoting research, professional development and networking in the cornea and contact lens field. Since 1962, our organisation has encouraged the exchange of research, knowledge and experience among professionals working in the cornea and contact lens industry.

Over the years, we have established an enviable reputation as a well recognised and highly respected professional organisation committed to supporting Australian optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Web site: www.cclsa.org.au


acbo_logoACBO Endorses Optometry Giving Sight
The Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO) adopted Optometry Giving Sight as its International Charity of Choice on 5th July 2007, and will encourage its members to sign up to regular monthly donations and to engage their practices and patients through the Practice Giving program.

“It is tragic to think that 13 million children are needlessly blind when all they need is an eye examination and a pair of glasses,” said President Adrian Bell at ACBO’s annual Children’s Vision conference in Sydney. “We, as members of ACBO, have a special interest in children’s vision and we can, and must, take action to help this cause. Optometry has a critical role to play in blindness prevention and ACBO is committed to creating a lasting impact through our support of this important initiative.”

Thanks, in part, to the support of delegates attending the conference now more than 30% of ACBO members donate to Optometry Giving Sight.

Web site: www.acbo.org.au