Optometry Talks

Expert tips for staying on top of your professional responsibilities. Presented in collaboration with the Optometry Council of New South Wales.

Getting in (or out) of an employment contract? Confused about restraint clauses and what you can and cannot do after you leave? Frustrated about leave entitlements, time in lieu, or giving notice? Tune in to episode 15, where Sarah McKinnon and Andrew McKinnon discuss the finer details of employment contracts and what you should be asking before you sign.

Nicholas Tran (ECONA Corporate Engagement) talks to entrepreneur, tech developer and charity founder Shaun Chang about his fascinating career.

Jingyi Chen (ECONA Chair) talks to Optometry Australia's Sophie Koh about her dual career as optometrist working with a peak professional body, and, musician and singer song-writer.

Ivy Kol (ECONA Corporate Engagement) talks to Monica Lette about her evolving role as an optometrist in private practice, ophthalmology and industry.

How has COVID-19 changed the way optometrists practise? What valuable lessons can we take away from the pandemic? Hear from clinical practitioners Mark Koszek and Amanda Sobbizadeh on what they have learnt and how their practise has changed.

What is the mental health of our early career optometrists looking like, two years into a pandemic? Could you be suffering from burnout and anxiety? Optometry NSW/ACT talks to psychologist Sahra O'Doherty about what to look out for and what to do about it.

Particularly useful for early career optometrists, or anyone establishing their own practice, this episode looks at the clinical-retail continuum and the reality of the business of optometry.

How can look after your mental health during this time?

Can you recognise the signs of depression and anxiety? Do you know what to do about it?

Particularly useful for recent graduates, this episode looks at strategies to handle tricky scenarios you will encounter in practice, from social media protocols to unwelcome advances.

The optometry team at Optometry NSW/ACT share their tips and warnings for a smooth transition to optometric practice.

If you’re just about to start work as an optometrist in Australia, now is the time to get organised. Andrew McKinnon and Paula Katalinic of Optometry NSW/ACT share their vast knowledge on the process of transitioning from a final year student to new graduate practicing optometrist

If you’re on a break from your optometry career, this post is ESSENTIAL reading. Optometry NSW/ACT presents the KEY information you need to avoid the pitfalls of discontinued registration or inadequate professional indemnity insurance.

Have you just been audited by Medicare? Or are you looking for guidance on how to avoid being audited? Audrey Molloy talks to Paula Katalinic and Andrew McKinnon about what billing practices make you stand out from the crowd, what’s involved in the audit process and who you can turn to for support.

Ever thought about becoming a locum optometrist and didn’t know where to start? Audrey Molloy talks to Optometry NSWACT CEO Andrew McKinnon about locum work – why do it, how to get started and what to look out for.