The Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) was established in 1996 with support of the optometrists registration boards in Australia and New Zealand, the Heads of the Optometry Schools, Optometry Australia and the New Zealand Association of Optometrists. All are represented on OCANZ.
OCANZ is an independent external agency that assesses optometry programs in Australia and New Zealand. Accreditation performs a number of important functions, including:
All optometrists trained outside of Australia and New Zealand are required to successfully complete an examination known as the Competency in Optometry Examination before being eligible to apply for limited/provisional registration with either the Registration Board in Australia or New Zealand.
To migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant, optometrists must obtain a skills assessment from OCANZ.
OCANZ commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples’ health and wellbeing.
Send an email to OCANZ by completing our online form below or send an email to enquiries@ocanz.org.
Contact number: +61 3 9670 3173
