Professional Organisations

METROPOLITAN BRISBANE

Physical Location:

Optometry House
58 St Pauls Terrace
Spring Hill  QLD  4000

Contact Details:

T: (07) 3839 4411
F: (07) 3839 4499
E: info@optomsqld.com
W: http://www.optometrists.asn.au/queensland 

Services Provided:

• Professional organisation.
• Referrals to Optometrists, including those members undertaking low vision assessments.
• Public and professional education.

How to Refer:

• Referrals to Optometrists can come directly from patient/clients or health care practitioner.

Appointments:

• To find an Optometrist in your area, go to www.optomsqld.com

Costs to Client/Patient:

• Eye tests are generally covered under Medicare. 
• Clients/patients should seek the advice of their eye health care professional regarding frequency of eye tests.

 Information Resources:

• Detailed information regarding eye health, eye conditions, vision care, importance of eye tests and low vision available in hard copy and electronically.
• Website also has a low vision health professionals’ guide.

PHARMACY GUILD OF AUSTRALIA (QLD)

Physical Location:

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Guild House
132 Leichhardt St
Spring Hill Qld 4000

Contact Details:

T: (07) 3831 3788
F: (07) 3831 9246
E: guild.qld@guild.org.au
www.guild.org.au
PO Box 457 Spring Hill QLD 4004

Services Provided:

• Professional organisation that represents community pharmacies throughout Australia.
• Community Pharmacists provide clients/patients with affordable medicines, free healthcare and medicines management advice and information.
• Public and professional education.

How to Refer:

• Community Pharmacists provide the general public with direct advice, information and treatment solutions; as well as referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals and community services as required.

Appointments:

• Anyone can visit their local community pharmacy, no appointments are necessary.

Costs to Clients/Patients:

• Community Pharmacists provide advice to clients/patients at no charge.

Information Resources:

• Community pharmacies provide information regarding UV protection, Quit Smoking, Dry Eyes, Drug Interactions, Medicine Management including Consumer Medication Information, Dose Administration Aids, and Home Medicine Reviews.
• Other electronic resources include:
o www.askyourpharmacist.com.au, a resource dedicated to providing clients with accessible medicines, professional medicines and health management advice; and
o www.findapharmacy.com.au for pharmacy locations.

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF OPHTHALMOLOGISTS

Physical Location:

94-98 Chalmers Street
Surrey Hills  NSW  2010

Contact Details:

T: (02) 9690 1001
F: (02) 9690 1321
E: ranzco@ranzco.edu
W: http://www.ranzco.edu

Services Provided:

• Professional organisation.
• Referrals to Ophthalmologists.
• Professional and public education.

How to Refer:

• A referral from an Optometrist or a General Practitioner is required to see an Ophthalmologist.

Appointments:

• To find an Ophthalmologist in your area, contact an Optometrist or General Practitioner for a referral, or contact The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists on (02) 9690 1001.

Costs to Client/Patient:

• To receive the Medicare rebate, a referral is required from an Optometrist or General Practitioner.
• Clients/patients should seek the advice of their eye health care professional regarding frequency of eye tests.

Information Resources:

• Information resources regarding eye health, conditions and vision care are available on website.