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Training for the eye health workforce
Find training, professional development, conferences, scholarships, mentoring, leadership opportunities and workforce support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working, studying or interested in eye health and vision care.
WISE connects you with opportunities from the First Nations Eye Health Alliance and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce peak organisations across Australia.
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Find current opportunities, trusted workforce support and practical resources for every stage of an eye health career.
FNEHA Training & Events
Training, events and resources from the First Nations Eye Health Alliance.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC)
Australia's national conference dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health and vision care. Connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, community-controlled organisations, health professionals, researchers, policymakers and sector partners to share knowledge, strengthen practice and shape the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health.
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Access Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health resources, reports, evidence and workforce information developed or shared by the First Nations Eye Health Alliance.
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Explore training, professional development, conferences, scholarships, mentoring and workforce opportunities relevant to your career. WISE brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce organisations, eye health professional bodies, colleges and training organisations in one place.
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC)
Australia's national conference dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health and vision care.
View NATSIEHCIAHA Workforce Support
Training, mentoring, scholarships, leadership and career development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health professionals and students.
Explore IAHA supportAIDA Specialist Trainee Support
Support and professional connection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students, doctors and specialist trainees.
Explore AIDA supportNAATSIHWP Professional Development
Professional development, CPD, mentoring, leadership and workforce resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners.
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Professional development, scholarships, mentoring, leadership, networks and events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives.
Explore CATSINaMFNEHA Resources
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health resources, reports, evidence and workforce information from the First Nations Eye Health Alliance.
Explore FNEHA resourcesRoyal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
Explore RANZCO vocational training, trainee selection, continuing professional development, Congress and training resources for ophthalmology.
Explore RANZCOOptometry Australia
Institute of Excellence learning, CPD, CPD events, conferences and professional development for optometrists.
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Continuing professional development, online education, conferences, Clinical Conversations, grants and scholarships for orthoptists.
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Opportunities change throughout the year. Explore workforce support or check back with WISE for new opportunities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce organisations provide professional support, training, mentoring, scholarships, leadership opportunities, networks and advocacy. Explore the organisation relevant to your profession and connect with additional support throughout your career.
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)
Relevant to: Optometry, orthoptics, allied health professionals, students and graduates.
IAHA supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health professionals and students through workforce development, mentoring, scholarships, leadership, training and events.
Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA)
Relevant to: Doctors, medical students and people pursuing an ophthalmology pathway.
AIDA is a member-based professional association supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and doctors, including specialist trainee support and cultural safety education.
National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP)
Relevant to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, students, trainees and supervisors.
NAATSIHWP supports and represents the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner workforce through professional development, leadership, workforce development and resources.
Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM)
Relevant to: Nurses, nursing students, ophthalmic nurses and nurses working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and eye health services.
CATSINaM supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives through professional development, scholarships, mentoring, leadership, networks and events.
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and health professionals with the costs of study, training, professional development, conferences and career progression. Explore opportunities relevant to eye health and the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.
Opening soon · Opens 1 September 2026
Featured Opportunity — Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme 2027
Provider: Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA), National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) and Rural Doctors Network (RDN). Applications: 1 September – 31 October 2026. Support: Up to $15,000 per year for full-time study and $7,500 per year for part-time study, subject to eligibility and current scheme requirements. The scheme supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people undertaking eligible entry-level health qualifications. Optometry is an eligible study area, alongside medicine, nursing, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care and a range of allied health professions.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander RANZCO Scholarship
Provider: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). Profession: Ophthalmology / Medicine. Support: Up to $2,000 for eligible scholarship recipients, subject to the current scholarship round. Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and junior doctors interested in ophthalmology to access ophthalmology-related education, training, professional development and research opportunities. Current closing date: 23 September 2026.
View ScholarshipANZEF Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ophthalmology Trainees
Provider: Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF) / RANZCO. Profession: Ophthalmology. Support: Up to $30,000 across the five-year RANZCO training program, subject to eligibility and current program requirements. Financial support for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors accepted into RANZCO's Vocational Training Program, helping reduce financial barriers to specialist ophthalmology training.
Learn MoreRANZCO VTP Application Fee Support
Provider: ANZEF / RANZCO. Profession: Ophthalmology. Eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to RANZCO's Vocational Training Program may be able to access reimbursement of the VTP selection application fee.
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Optometry Australia Scholarship Fund for First Nations Optometrists and Students
Provider: Optometry Australia. Status: Recurring opportunity. Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander optometrists and optometry students to participate in professional development, conferences, networking and opportunities that strengthen First Nations participation and leadership within optometry.
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Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Eye Care Bursary Awards
Provider: Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ). Profession: Optometry / Eye Health. Support: Up to $2,000 toward approved professional development, subject to the relevant bursary round. Status: Recurring — check for next round. Supports Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori participation in eye care professional development and education.
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Provider: Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA). Relevant pathways: Optometry, allied health, students and graduates. Explore scholarships, bursaries and workforce development opportunities supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health students and professionals.
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Scholarship and professional development opportunities change throughout the year. Explore opportunities through your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce peak or check back with WISE for new opportunities.
Broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Opportunities
Not every scholarship is specifically labelled as an eye health scholarship. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce scholarships, bursaries and programs can support qualifications and professional development relevant to careers in eye care.
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)
Explore current allied health scholarships, bursaries and workforce development opportunities.
Explore IAHA OpportunitiesAustralian Indigenous Doctors' Association (AIDA)
Explore workforce support and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and doctors.
Explore AIDANAATSIHWP
Explore professional development and workforce support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners.
Explore NAATSIHWPCATSINaM
Explore workforce support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives.
Explore CATSINaMAustralian Government health workforce information
Find current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce scholarship information from the Australian Government.
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