Indigenous Eye Health

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Eye Care Bursary Awards

The OCANZ Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Eye Care Bursary Awards support Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and/or Māori community members, students, academics/educators, and health professionals who are working or studying with one or more optometry schools in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand.

Each bursary, valued at up to $2,000, may be used to support costs associated with attending an OCANZ-approved professional development event, including registration, travel, accommodation, and meals.

For more information on the OCANZ Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Eye Care Bursary Awards contact projectofficer@ocanz.org

Listen to the stories from past bursary recipients

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Sara Carrison

Ngarrindjeri woman

Bursary Event: Lowitja Conference 2025

Renata Watene

Renata Watene

Ngā Puhi, Tainui

Bursary Event: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference 2024 

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Jesse Aldridge

Wandiwondian Yuin man

Bursary Event: O=MEGA23 

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Professor Nicola Anstice

Ngā Puhi

Bursary Event: Research Project

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Dr. Philip Turnbull

Ngāi Tahu

Bursary Event: World Conference of Optometry / O=MEGA23

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